Comparison

Pomodoro+ Focus Timer vs Pomodoro by Elsa

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pomodoro+ Focus Timer

Features
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Pomodoro+ is the all-in-one productivity app that tracks, analyzes, and visualizes your focus time. Go beyond a simple timer — see your focus habits at a glance with calendar views and an analytics dashboard. ■ POMODORO TIMER • Auto-transition between focus, short break, and long break • Customize focus (5–60 min), break times, and sessions before long break • 3 progress indicator styles (Default, Clockwise, Wave) • Lock Screen Live Activity to monitor your timer at all times ■ TRACK SESSIONS WITH CALENDAR • View focus history in day, week, and month calendar views • Color-coded sessions by focus mode for intuitive visualization • Distinguish completed vs. dropped sessions • Infinite scrolling to explore past records freely ■ ANALYTICS DASHBOARD • Stats by today, this week, this month, and all time • Hourly focus heatmap to discover your peak productivity hours • Weekly trend charts and cumulative focus charts • Focus mode distribution pie chart • Daily goal achievement rate, focus streaks, and average session length ■ CUSTOM FOCUS MODES • Create categories like Study, Exercise, Work, and more • Personalize with 24+ colors • Set unique Pomodoro durations per mode ■ DAILY GOALS & STREAKS • Set a daily focus time goal • Visualize goal progress with a ring chart • Track consecutive focus days to build lasting habits ■ CLOUD SYNC (Premium) • Sign in with Apple or Google • Sync sessions, settings, and focus modes across devices • Ad-free experience ■ MORE FEATURES • iOS Widgets & Live Activities • 12/24-hour time format • Configurable start day of the week • Multi-language support Perfect for students, professionals, and freelancers — anyone who needs to stay focused. Start today! --- Premium Subscription Info: • Monthly, yearly and lifetime options available • Payment is charged to your iTunes account • Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in iTunes Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/17301253 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pomodoro by Elsa

This app helps you focus on tasks and take restorative breaks with a customizable timer. It offers features to block distractions, build better routines, and track your progress. Syncs across devices and integrates with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus and break durations
  • Distraction blocking
  • Progress tracking and daily goals
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Cross-device sync
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Make time for what matters. Pomodoro is a thoughtful focus timer built for steady work and restorative breaks. Choose a rhythm that fits your day, reduce distractions, and see the progress you are making—without creating an account. FOCUS YOUR WAY • Set custom focus, short-break, and long-break durations • Choose how many sessions come before a long break • Start, pause, reset, or auto-start the next session • Organize sessions with your own task tags • Keep time visible with Nightstand mode and Live Activities BUILD A BETTER ROUTINE • Review sessions, focus minutes, streaks, and active days • Set a daily goal and follow your progress • Get personalized Focus Coach insights from your session history • Add optional daily and session-completion reminders • Save completed sessions as Mindful Minutes in Apple Health MAKE SPACE TO CONCENTRATE • Block selected distracting apps during focus sessions • Choose ambient music and soundscapes for your workspace • Personalize color themes, fonts, and timer size FOCUS ACROSS YOUR DEVICES • Start and track sessions from Home Screen widgets • Use Siri and App Shortcuts for quick timer controls • Connect your focus mode with Focus Filters • Continue from the Apple Watch companion app • Keep preferences and history in sync through iCloud The core timer is free to use. Pomodoro Premium is an optional one-time purchase that unlocks the Focus Coach, advanced app blocking and reminders, and every theme, font, and focus sound. No subscription. Health, notification, and Screen Time access are optional and requested only when you use the related feature. Pomodoro is a productivity aid and does not provide medical advice or guarantee particular outcomes.

Screenshots

Pomodoro+ Focus Timer4 screens
Pomodoro by Elsa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro by Elsa at none against Pomodoro+ Focus Timer's 3. Pomodoro by Elsa also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro+ Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pomodoro by Elsa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomodoro+ Focus Timer versus Pomodoro by Elsa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro+ Focus TimerPomodoro by Elsa
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua & Company Inc.Elsa Lozano

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomodoro+ Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$49.99
None

Pomodoro by Elsa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro+ Focus Timer free?
Pomodoro+ Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro by Elsa free?
Pomodoro by Elsa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro+ Focus Timer or Pomodoro by Elsa have ads?
Pomodoro+ Focus Timer shows ads; Pomodoro by Elsa does not.

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