Comparison

Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer vs Speakfirst

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

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Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer

Features
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Focus first. Everything else is automatic. A Pomodoro timer that switches between 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of rest on its own. Every minute you spend on study, work, or reading is recorded for you. "How long did I actually work today?" "I meant to focus, but I picked up my phone again." One simple timer is enough to start changing that. β–  One tap to start No setup required. Tap once and your 25 minutes begin. Focus and break periods switch automatically, so you can stay with the task instead of the clock. Session length, break length, and the number of sessions are all adjustable, and your recent setups are one tap away. β–  Organize by color-coded categories Sort your sessions into categories such as Study, Work, Reading, or Exercise. Each one gets its own icon and color, so where your time goes is obvious at a glance. β–  See your effort add up Completed sessions are saved automatically and charted by day, month, and year. A calendar view and a streak heatmap turn the days you showed up into something you can actually see. Records can be edited or added later, so a day you forgot to start the timer isn't lost. β–  Set goals, feel the progress Set goals by session count or total time, such as 20 hours of study this month or 3 sessions a day. Per-category goals are supported too, and ring progress shows how close you are. β–  Earn trophies for showing up 3 days, 7 days, 30 days in a row. 10 hours a month, 100 hours a year. Each milestone unlocks a trophy, so your consistency leaves a mark. β–  Check the time without opening the app Live Activity support puts the remaining time on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Timing stays accurate in the background, and you get a notification the moment a session ends. β–  The same records on every device Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. iCloud sync keeps your records, categories, and goals identical everywhere. 【Great for】 ・Tracking study hours for exams and certifications ・Staying focused while working from home ・Building a habit of reading, morning routines, or exercise ・Understanding where your hours actually go ・Anyone looking for a timer that stays simple 【Good to know】 ・Every feature is free to use (supported by ads) ・No account or sign-up required ・Your records stay on your device and in your own iCloud Make focus a habit with Pomodoro! Questions, requests, or something broken? Reach us anytime from Settings β†’ Contact & Feedback.

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Speakfirst

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Speakfirst helps you build a daily speaking habit β€” and improve how you sound, fast. Most people never practice out loud. They think about speaking better, watch a TED talk, maybe rehearse once before a big moment β€” then go back to scrolling. Speakfirst is built for consistency: short daily reps, instant feedback, and a reason to show up every day. Block the apps that drain your time. Practice first. Earn your scroll back minute by minute. WHAT'S INSIDE β€’ Daily speaking training. 6+ guided exercises β€” Free Talk, tongue twisters, talk-to-camera reps, pacing drills, and more β€” designed to sharpen clarity, confidence, and delivery. β€’ Instant AI feedback. After every rep, get scored on pace, filler words, clarity, structure, and confidence β€” so you know exactly what to fix. β€’ Build consistency. A coach-style program that keeps you coming back. Small reps compound into a noticeably stronger voice. β€’ Block distracting apps. Pick what stays off your phone β€” Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, X β€” using Apple's Screen Time framework. Your block list stays on your device. β€’ Earn screen time back by doing things that compound: – Sharpening your speaking (daily voice exercises + AI scoring) – Workouts with camera rep counting – Language learning programs – Psychology books with flashcards – Real-world side quests β€’ Side Quests. Real-world challenges that push you out of your comfort zone β€” and reward you with minutes when you follow through. WHY SPEAKFIRST WORKS Speaking is a skill. Skills improve with reps β€” not willpower lectures. Speakfirst aligns practice with reward: the cost of unlocking your dopamine apps is a small deposit into the version of yourself you've been postponing. You don't fight your phone. You charge it. THE SCIENCE Speakfirst draws on real research β€” Stanford psychiatrist Dr. Anna Lembke on dopamine, FBI counterintelligence analyst Joe Navarro on behavior, Cialdini on influence, BJ Fogg on tiny habits, and Toastmasters' long-running speaking framework. Sources are listed in-app under Profile β†’ The Science. HEALTH AND WELLNESS DISCLAIMER Speakfirst is a habit and lifestyle app, not a medical device or healthcare provider. Workouts, breathing prompts, speaking drills, side quests, and book summaries are for general fitness, motivation, and self-improvement only. Speakfirst does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified physician or licensed healthcare professional before starting any new exercise routine or making health-related decisions. Stop and seek medical attention if you experience pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or any other symptom while exercising. PRICING Speakfirst is free to try with a limited budget. The full experience β€” unlimited earning, all categories, all side quests, AI verification β€” is unlocked with a Speakfirst Pro subscription. Auto-renews until canceled in iOS Settings. Cancel anytime. PRIVACY Speakfirst works on-device. We don't sell your data. We don't track you across apps. Your name, photos, and reps stay on your phone β€” except when the camera sends a frame to our AI verifier, which we discard after sending back the verdict. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA β€” Apple's Standard): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://adiletexe.github.io/defta-legal/privacy.html Built solo. Trying to make something honest.

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Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer4 screens
Speakfirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer at none against Speakfirst's 2. Speakfirst's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support 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. Speakfirst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Speakfirst every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer versus Speakfirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro! Focus & Study TimerSpeakfirst
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJun TsudaAdilet Aussarbekov

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Speakfirst

Subscriptions2
  • Speakfirst Pro$9.991 Month
  • Speakfirst Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer free?
Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speakfirst free?
Speakfirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer or Speakfirst have ads?
Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer shows ads; Speakfirst does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer or Speakfirst?
Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Speakfirst every 4 days. Most recently, Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Speakfirst on October 25, 2026.

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