Comparison

Focus Maxxer vs Pomodoro Focus Timer

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

Pomodoro Focus Timer

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Twen5 is a clean, private focus timer for iPhone. Break your work into focused sessions and short breaks, keep a daily streak, and watch your focus time add up — all stored on your device. No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. - Distraction-free Pomodoro timer with short and long breaks - Daily goal and streak tracking to keep you consistent - See your focus time and weekly progress at a glance - Custom session lengths, auto-start and daily reminders with Twen5 Pro - Free to use — upgrade only if you want more TWEN5 PRO Unlock full stats history, custom timer durations, auto-start and daily reminders. Monthly and yearly plans available, with a free trial. - Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the billing period ends. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/twen5/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Maxxer4 screens
Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro Focus Timer at none against Focus Maxxer's 3. Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Focus Maxxer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pomodoro Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Maxxer ships an update every 2 weeks, Pomodoro Focus Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Focus Maxxer versus Pomodoro Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus MaxxerPomodoro Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEFT EQUALS RIGHT PTY. LTD.Kaan Dindis

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
None

Pomodoro Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Maxxer free?
Focus Maxxer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Maxxer or Pomodoro Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Focus Maxxer nor Pomodoro Focus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Maxxer or Pomodoro Focus Timer?
Focus Maxxer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pomodoro Focus Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Focus Maxxer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pomodoro Focus Timer on October 24, 2026.

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