Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Focus/Rest

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

Enhance focus with a gamified productivity timer. This app combines the Pomodoro Technique with delightful coffee-themed animations to make work sessions engaging. Track progress, manage tasks, and build better habits with visual rewards.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro intervals
  • Gamified productivity progression
  • Integrated task management
  • Detailed statistics dashboard
  • Coffee-themed animations
  • Live Activities tracking
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Struggling to stay focused? CoffeePomodoro turns productivity into a delightful coffee break experience! Combine the proven Pomodoro Technique with beautiful coffee-themed animations. Track focus time, manage tasks & level up productivity while building better work habits. Perfect for students, professionals & anyone fighting distractions. WHY COFFEEPOMODORO? The only Pomodoro timer that makes focus fun & rewarding! Every session fills your virtual coffee cup with beautiful animations. Level up your barista rank, earn achievements & watch productivity grow. Unlike boring timers, CoffeePomodoro gamifies your work sessions. Stay motivated with visual progress, compete with yourself & build lasting productivity habits. POWERFUL FOCUS TIMER - Customizable Pomodoro intervals (25-5-15) - Smart break reminders - Skip breaks when in flow - Pause & resume anytime - Live Activities tracking - Beautiful coffee animations - Multiple timer presets TRACK PRODUCTIVITY - Detailed statistics dashboard - Daily, weekly, monthly reports - Visual insights & productivity trends - Task completion analytics - Focus time trends - Session history - Streak counter - Progress graphs - Total time statistics TASK MANAGEMENT - Integrated to-do list with timer - Quick task creation - Organize by projects & tags - Estimated Pomodoro per task - Subtasks support - Drag & drop reorder - Mark completed - Archive tasks - Task notes LEVEL UP PRODUCTIVITY - Barista rank progression - Earn XP per Pomodoro - Unlock achievements - Coffee filling animations - Track productivity level - Daily & weekly challenges - Beat personal best - Visual badges BEAUTIFUL DESIGN - Glassmorphism UI - Clean, modern design - Smooth animations - Minimalist interface - All screen sizes - Premium feel, free - Modern iOS design SMART NOTIFICATIONS - Gentle break reminders - Custom alert sounds - Bell & chime options - Volume control - Do Not Disturb mode - Silent sessions 36+ LANGUAGES - Worldwide language support - Real-time switching - Battery efficient - Works offline - Regular updates - Customer support APPLE INTEGRATION - Home Screen widgets - Live Activities - iPhone & iPad optimized - Seamless sync PERFECT FOR: - Students studying & exam prep - Professionals working remotely - Developers in deep work - Writers & creators - ADHD focus support - Freelancers & time management - Coffee lovers - Anyone battling phone distractions - People building better habits SCIENCE-BACKED Pomodoro Technique increases focus by 40%, reduces fatigue, improves time management, boosts task completion, decreases procrastination & enhances work-life balance. PRIVACY FIRST - No account required - Data stays on device - Optional Firebase backup - No data selling - GDPR compliant - Full data control FREE TO START Free: Unlimited Pomodoro sessions, task management, statistics, level progression & core features. Premium: Ad-free experience, cloud backup, 21+ background music, 12+ alert sounds & exclusive cups. Monthly ($1.99/mo), Annual ($12.99/yr) or Lifetime ($24.99). LOVED BY USERS "Best Pomodoro app! Coffee theme makes it enjoyable." - Sarah M. "Hit my productivity goals. Stats keep me motivated!" - Alex K. "ADHD-friendly & fun. Game changer!" - Jamie L. "Finally stopped procrastinating! The coffee rewards keep me going." - Mike R. DOWNLOAD TODAY Clean design. Powerful features. Zero distractions. Transform productivity with the most beautiful & rewarding Pomodoro timer. Start your coffee-powered focus session now! Perfect for work, study, focus & fighting procrastination. Free to download. No credit card required. Start focusing in 30 seconds. Try it now & discover why thousands choose CoffeePomodoro! Contact: hello@coffeepomodoro.com Follow: @coffeepomodoro Made with coffee and love by an indie developer who believes productivity should be enjoyable. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus/Rest

Features
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Focus/Rest is a premium Pomodoro timer designed to help you stay productive with a stunning, physics-driven interface. SET YOUR RHYTHM Spin the control wheel to dial in your focus and rest durations. The responsive wheel features real inertia — flick it and watch it coast to your perfect time. Switch between Focus and Rest modes with a single tap on the glass lens. STAY IN THE ZONE Once your timer starts, a breathing glass lens pulses gently as time counts down. When the period ends, the next one begins automatically — Focus and Rest cycle endlessly until you decide to stop. No interruptions, no tapping "next." DYNAMIC ISLAND & LIVE ACTIVITY Your timer lives in the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. The countdown continues seamlessly even when you leave the app, automatically cycling through Focus and Rest periods. Tap controls right from the Dynamic Island — play, pause, stop, or switch modes without opening the app. FEEL THE TRANSITION Custom haptic patterns mark each transition: an energising pulse when Focus begins, a calming wave when Rest starts. Your body learns the rhythm before your eyes even see the screen. CRAFTED DETAILS • Glass morphism lens with real-time parallax driven by device motion • Breathing glow animation that follows your timer • Rotatable control wheel with physics-based inertia • Color-coded modes: purple for Focus, green for Rest • Multiple alert sounds with per-mode customization • Works in portrait and landscape MINIMAL & FOCUSED No accounts. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking. Just a timer that respects your time as much as you do.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Focus/Rest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus/Rest at none against Pomodoro Timer's shown. Focus/Rest also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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 Timer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Focus/Rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 11 days, Focus/Rest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Focus/Rest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerFocus/Rest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemzi AkgozDavyd Habshydze

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$12.991 Year
One-time7
  • Fries$3.99
  • Coffee$5.99
  • Pizza$7.99
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  • Lunch$9.99
  • Lifetime Upgrade$19.99
  • Pack all$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
1 purchases

Focus/Rest

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$0.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus/Rest free?
Focus/Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Focus/Rest have ads?
Pomodoro Timer shows ads; Focus/Rest does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Focus/Rest?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 11 days, and Focus/Rest every 5 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 21, 2026 and Focus/Rest on October 14, 2026.

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