Comparison

Focus Maxxer vs Pomofish

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

Head to head
About

Focus Maxxer

This app gamifies focus sessions using a Pomodoro timer. Earn experience points, climb competitive ranks, and block distracting apps to build consistent focus habits. Track your progress and achieve milestones to master your concentration.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus sessions
  • App blocking during timers
  • XP earning and competitive ranks
  • Progress tracking and milestones
  • Account syncing for progress
  • Customizable session lengths
Features
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Focus Maxxer: Pomodoro Timer Struggling with distractions or procrastination? Focus Maxxer is a ranked Pomodoro timer that turns discipline into a game you can win. Set a session. Block distracting apps. Earn XP. Rank up from Bronze to Maxxer. Stay consistent, track your progress, and build real focus habits over time. What you can do in Focus Maxxer: • Start focus sessions from 5 to 120 minutes • Block apps while your timer runs • Earn XP for every completed session • Climb competitive ranks (Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Diamond → Maxxer) • Track milestones and long-term progress • Keep your progress synced to your account Focus Maxxer is built for people who want to stop drifting, finish what they start, and turn focus into a measurable daily habit. PURCHASE & ACCESS INFORMATION Full access to all features requires either an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase (no auto-renewal). Subscription terms: payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation, renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and can be managed in App Store account settings. TERMS: https://www.maxxer.app/tos

About

Pomofish

Features
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Pomofish turns your focus time into something rewarding. Complete Pomodoro sessions to earn coins and unlock unique fish skins while building better productivity habits. Every minute you focus brings you closer to new rewards and increases your chances of discovering higher rarity fish. Stay consistent to grow your collection and customize your pond with exclusive skins purchased using the coins you earn. With simple session tracking and smart reminders, Pomofish helps you stay on track while making progress visible and motivating. Small sessions lead to real progress and a collection that reflects your dedication. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pomofish-web.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Focus Maxxer4 screens
Pomofish3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Maxxer at every 2 weeks against Pomofish's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Focus Maxxer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pomofish sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Maxxer ships an update every 2 weeks, Pomofish every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Focus Maxxer versus Pomofish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus MaxxerPomofish
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEFT EQUALS RIGHT PTY. LTD.Melki Jonathan Andara

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Maxxer

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Maxxer Premium (Weekly)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Focus Maxxer Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Maxxer Lifetime Access$24.99
3 purchases

Pomofish

Subscriptions2
  • Pomofish Pro – Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pomofish Pro – Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Focus Maxxer free?
Focus Maxxer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomofish free?
Pomofish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Maxxer or Pomofish have ads?
Neither Focus Maxxer nor Pomofish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Maxxer or Pomofish?
Focus Maxxer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pomofish every 6 weeks. Most recently, Focus Maxxer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pomofish on October 31, 2026.

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