Comparison

Lofi Pomodoro Timer vs FocusBao

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

Head to head
About

Lofi Pomodoro Timer

Enhance your study or work sessions with a customizable Pomodoro timer. Select background videos, music, and sound effects to create your ideal focus environment. The app automatically cycles through work and break periods.

Highlights
  • Customizable background videos
  • Background music selection
  • Sound effect options
  • Automatic work/break cycles
  • Lofi aesthetic
Features
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This is a Lofi-style Pomodoro timer app. You can select background videos, BGM, and sound effects to your liking and start the timer. You can set break times, and the Pomodoro timer and breaks start alternately automatically, making it a recommended app for studying or working. By subscribing, you can freely select background videos, BGM, etc. Monthly subscription Please check the in-app purchase section for pricing. Annual subscription Please check the in-app purchase section for pricing. Terms of Use https://www.sparkleand.store/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy https://www.sparkleand.store/vr-privacy-policy BGM and sound effects use BGMer and 効果音ラボ.

About

FocusBao

This app uses a charming animated character and ambient sounds to create a calming environment for focused work. It helps users stay on task with a simple timer, track progress, and build consistent focus routines.

Highlights
  • Animated focus companion
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Simple timer for focused sessions
  • Progress tracking and achievements
  • Customizable experience
  • Reduces distractions
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Meet Bao, your new focus companion. Focus Bao is a calming productivity timer designed to make focused work feel more enjoyable. Set your timer, begin a session, and join Bao as he leaves his cozy room to study on a peaceful lily pad. Whether you are studying, working, reading, creating, or completing everyday tasks, Focus Bao gives you a relaxing space to concentrate and keep moving forward. FOCUS WITH BAO Start a timed focus session and let Bao accompany you while you work. The simple timer helps you focus on one task at a time without unnecessary distractions. EXPLORE A PEACEFUL WORLD Watch Bao study in a cozy, animated environment inspired by quiet lakes, nature, and relaxing lo-fi spaces. Focus sessions transform productivity into a small adventure with Bao. CHOOSE YOUR AMBIENCE Create the atmosphere that works best for you with a collection of ambient sounds. Relax with sounds such as rain, ocean waves, birds, a fireplace, page turns, library ambience, thunder, jazz, and lo-fi-inspired audio. BUILD CONSISTENCY Complete focus sessions, track your activity, and earn achievements as you continue spending meaningful time on your goals. MAKE BAO YOUR OWN Customize your experience and continue unlocking ways to enjoy your focus sessions with Bao. FOCUS BAO IS GREAT FOR: • Studying and homework • Deep work sessions • Reading and writing • Creative projects • Daily planning • Reducing distractions • Building a consistent focus routine Focus does not have to feel stressful. Take a breath, choose a task, and begin your next session with Bao.

Screenshots

Lofi Pomodoro Timer4 screens
FocusBao4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FocusBao at 5.0 against Lofi Pomodoro Timer's 3.8. FocusBao also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Lofi Pomodoro Timer's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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. Lofi Pomodoro Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FocusBao asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FocusBao holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lofi Pomodoro Timer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lofi Pomodoro Timer versus FocusBao: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLofi Pomodoro TimerFocusBao
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSPARKLE AND, K.K.Yusuf Rana

Customer experience

Lofi Pomodoro Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FocusBao

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lofi Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • MonthlySubscription$2.991 Month
  • annual subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time purchase plan$4.99
None

FocusBao

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lofi Pomodoro Timer free?
Lofi Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusBao free?
FocusBao is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lofi Pomodoro Timer or FocusBao?
FocusBao is rated higher. Lofi Pomodoro Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while FocusBao averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lofi Pomodoro Timer or FocusBao have ads?
Lofi Pomodoro Timer shows ads; FocusBao does not.

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