Focus Timer vs Pomogolo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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: β’ Studying and exam preparation β’ Work and deep-focus sessions β’ Reading and learning β’ Personal projects β’ Exercise and routines β’ Task and time tracking β’ Pomodoro sessions β’ 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 historyβall from one simple productivity timer. Spend less time thinking about the clock and more time working on what matters. Start a focus session today.
Pomogolo
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NEW: Start your Winter Arc Pick a few small daily quests, show up every day until Dec 31, and watch your wolf spirit grow β with daily warrior wisdom and milestones along the way. Some people have goals. Pomogolo gives you the system to break them down. Set a goal. Break it into daily pomodoro goals habits and todos. Run each one as a deep work Pomodoro session. Block the time in your day to stay organised and beat procrastination. Watch the goal take care of itself. What's inside: β’ Pomodoro timer with session quality tracking β’ Habit tracker with streaks, heatmaps, and reminders β’ Goals β set something big, break it into daily wins β’ Projects and todos β track the smaller steps in between β’ Time blocking β plan when the work actually happens β’ 9 ambient soundscapes to set the mood for focus β’ Session log to see exactly where your time went β’ Understand productivity principles in read section. 100% offline. No account. No tracking. Your data stays on your phone. Whether you're a student grinding for exams or just tired of starting things and never finishing them β Pomogolo is the bridge. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Timer at none against Pomogolo's 3. Pomogolo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. Pomogolo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Focus Timer ships an update every 2 months, Pomogolo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Timer | Pomogolo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Huzaib Sayyed | Kapil Kumar |
In-app purchases
Focus Timer
No in-app purchases
Pomogolo
- Pomogolo Pro$1.991 Month
- Pomogolo Pro$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$24.99
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