Focus Timer vs Pimo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Timer
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Stay focused, manage your time, and understand where your day goes with Focus Timer. Focus Timer combines a Pomodoro timer, task-based focus sessions, time tracking, and simple productivity insights in one distraction-free app. Whether you're studying, working, reading, exercising, or managing everyday routines, start a timer and focus on one task at a time. TASK-BASED FOCUS TIMER Create tasks and organize your time around what you actually do. Start a timer for Study, Work, Reading, Gym, or any custom activity and let the app keep track of your focused time. Switch between tasks whenever your priorities change without losing track of your progress. POMODORO TIMER Structure your work and study sessions using the Pomodoro technique. Use the classic rhythm: 25 minutes of focused work 5 minutes of short break 15 minutes of long break Focused sessions and regular breaks can make it easier to structure study, work, and deep-work routines throughout the day. TRACK YOUR TIME See how you're spending your time instead of guessing. Focus Timer automatically records your task sessions so you can review what you worked on and how long you spent doing it. DAILY & WEEKLY INSIGHTS Build better awareness of your routines with simple productivity statistics. Review your daily activity, compare weekly focus time, and understand which tasks receive most of your attention. ADHD-FRIENDLY FOCUS The clean, straightforward interface is designed to reduce unnecessary complexity and make starting a focus session simple. Short structured sessions can be useful for anyone who prefers breaking larger tasks into smaller, more manageable periods of focused time. MADE FOR STUDY, WORK & DAILY ROUTINES Use Focus Timer for: • Studying and exam preparation • Work and deep-focus sessions • Reading and learning • Personal projects • Exercise and routines • Task and time tracking • Pomodoro sessions • Building consistent focus habits WHY USE FOCUS TIMER? Start a task in seconds, track your focused time automatically, switch between activities without losing progress, and review your daily and weekly history—all from one simple productivity timer. Spend less time thinking about the clock and more time working on what matters. Start a focus session today.
Pimo
This app offers a minimalist approach to focus sessions, helping users stay consistent and productive without unnecessary distractions. It provides a clean interface for starting focus timers, tracking progress, and building deep work habits.
- Start focus sessions instantly
- Track daily progress and streaks
- Simple, intuitive interface
- Build deep work habits
- Minimalist design
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Pimo is a minimal focus timer built for people who want to stay consistent and get things done without distractions. No clutter. No unnecessary features. Just a clean, reliable way to focus. What you can do: • Start focus sessions instantly • Track your daily progress and streaks • Stay consistent with a simple, intuitive interface • Build a habit of deep work over time Why Pimo? Most productivity apps try to do too much. Pimo does one thing and does it well. It’s designed to get out of your way so you can focus on what actually matters. Whether you're studying, working, or building something important, Pimo helps you stay locked in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Timer at none against Pimo's 3. Pimo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Pimo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Focus Timer ships an update every 2 months, Pimo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Timer | Pimo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Huzaib Sayyed | Abdulaziz Alzamil |
In-app purchases
Focus Timer
No in-app purchases
Pimo
- Coffee$0.99
- Double Coffee$2.99
- Big Support$4.99









