Comparison

App Detox vs Pomodoro Focus

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

Head to head
About

App Detox

Features
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Detox helps you stay focused and present. Lock distracting apps for a set time, reduce screen time, and spend more meaningful moments with people around you. Simple, effective, and built for real-life balance. What You’ll Get: Hard-lock sessions that truly block accessβ€”no shortcuts, no cheating A real test of your willpower and endurance Build strong, consistent focus habits over time Fewer interruptions and less mindless scrolling More time for people, work, and activities that matter

About

Pomodoro Focus

Features
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ReFocus answers one question: how should I work best today? It picks the right rhythm for you, from Pomodoro (25/5) to 40/10, 52/17 or 90-minute Deep Work, and when your attention drifts, it simply helps you come back. No blocking, no badges, no guilt. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Answer four short questions once, in about 30 seconds β€’ Get a daily recommendation that fits how you focus β€’ Start with one tap; ReFocus gently notices when you step away β€’ Two quick taps after each session make tomorrow's pick better FREE All methods, focus and break timer, Live Activity, gentle nudges, daily summary, this week's history and up to 3 work contexts, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. REFOCUS PLUS, ONE-TIME PURCHASE Apple Watch and complication, widgets, iCloud sync, month view and trends, focus insights and unlimited contexts. No subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your devices and in your own iCloud.

Screenshots

App Detox4 screens
Pomodoro Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro Focus at none against App Detox's 1. Pomodoro Focus also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. App Detox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pomodoro Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Detox ships an update every 6 weeks, Pomodoro Focus every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
App Detox versus Pomodoro Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp DetoxPomodoro Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKavin VarnanMikail Yurt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

App Detox

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99
None

Pomodoro Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is App Detox free?
App Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Focus free?
Pomodoro Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do App Detox or Pomodoro Focus have ads?
Neither App Detox nor Pomodoro Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Detox or Pomodoro Focus?
App Detox ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pomodoro Focus every 4 days. Most recently, App Detox was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pomodoro Focus on October 7, 2026.

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