Comparison

Focus Timer vs Pomodoro Timer

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer

Features
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Focus Timer is a powerful Pomodoro timer designed to help you stay focused, manage your time, and build better productivity habits. Built around the proven Pomodoro Technique, Focus Timer helps you work in focused sessions followed by intentional breaks — so you can stay productive without burnout. Whether you are studying, coding, writing, or working deep focus sessions, Focus Timer keeps you on track with a clean and distraction-free experience. HOW IT WORKS • Work in focused Pomodoro sessions • Take short and long breaks automatically • Repeat sessions based on your personal flow • Stay consistent without overthinking your schedule CUSTOMIZE YOUR FOCUS FLOW • Set custom focus, short break, and long break durations • Choose from preset categories like Study, Coding, Reading, or Meditation • Create your own custom focus categories • Sessions progress automatically based on your settings TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly focus statistics • Visual breakdown of sessions by category • Track total focus time and completed Pomodoros • Export focus data as CSV or PDF (Premium) DESIGNED FOR CLARITY • Clean and minimalist interface • Dark and light mode support • Smooth animations with no distractions • Designed to keep your attention on what matters PREMIUM FEATURES • Remove all ads • Unlock advanced statistics • Export your focus history • Customize notification sounds and alerts • Personalize long break intervals WHO IS IT FOR? • Students and exam preparation • Professionals and remote workers • Developers, writers, and creators • Anyone using Pomodoro or focus timers to stay productive Focus Timer helps you turn intention into action — one focused session at a time. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Focus Timer offers an auto-renewable subscription with monthly and yearly options. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY & TERMS Your data stays on your device. No accounts. No cloud sync. No external servers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emkapps.com/focus-timer-privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://emkapps.com/focus-timer-termsconditions

About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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Transform your productivity with the Pomodoro Technique — right on your Apple Watch. Pomodoro Timer: Focus Watch helps you stay in the zone with perfectly timed 25-minute focus sessions and 5-minute recovery breaks. A gorgeous circular countdown ring keeps you aware of your remaining time at a glance, while haptic feedback alerts you when it's time to switch. HOW IT WORKS • Tap play to start a 25-minute deep focus session • When the timer ends, take a relaxing 5-minute break • Repeat the cycle to build momentum and crush your tasks FEATURES • Beautiful gradient timer ring with real-time progress • Play, pause, and reset controls at your fingertips • Haptic notifications when sessions end — no need to look • Session dots to track completed focus cycles • Always-On Display support with reduced luminance mode • Smooth animations and premium design • Zero setup — tap and focus instantly Whether you're studying, coding, writing, or working through your to-do list, Pomodoro Timer keeps you productive without burning out. The classic Pomodoro method, reimagined for your wrist.

Screenshots

Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus Timer at Free against Pomodoro Timer's $1.99. Pomodoro Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown).

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Focus Timer is free to download; Pomodoro Timer costs $1.99 up front. Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pomodoro Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences Ā· 1 level
Focus Timer versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TimerPomodoro Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMustafa KulacEmrah Korkmaz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
None

Pomodoro Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Timer or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Focus Timer shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.

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