Comparison

OverlayFocus vs Pomodoro Timer

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

Head to head
About

OverlayFocus

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OverlayFocus is a productivity app that combines the proven Pomodoro technique with real app blocking. When you start a focus session, your selected distracting apps are actually blocked—not just hidden. ■ REAL APP BLOCKING Unlike other Pomodoro apps that just show a timer, OverlayFocus uses iOS Screen Time to block your distracting apps during focus sessions. Select specific apps or entire categories. When you're in focus mode, those apps are shielded until your session ends. ■ CUSTOMIZABLE POMODORO TIMER • Focus duration: 5-60 minutes • Short break: 1-15 minutes • Long break: 1-60 minutes • Sets per session: 1-10 Adjust settings to match your workflow. Whether you prefer classic 25-minute Pomodoros or longer deep work sessions. ■ DISTRACTION-FREE FOCUS MODE When a session starts, the app enters a fullscreen focus mode with minimal UI. Just you, the timer, and your work. The screen stays on so you can always see your progress. ■ SMART SESSION MANAGEMENT • Name your task to stay focused on what matters • Pause and resume without losing progress • Automatic transition between focus and break phases • Visual and audio cues for phase changes ■ SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Sign in with Apple or Google to sync your sessions across all your devices. Start a focus session on your iPhone and track it everywhere. ■ PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the full experience with Premium: • Unlimited app blocking • Extended timer durations • Cross-platform sync • Priority support --- Download OverlayFocus today and transform the way you work. Block distractions. Focus deeper. Achieve more. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. --- Terms of Use: https://overlayfocus.app/terms

About

Pomodoro Timer

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Pomodoro Timer turns focus into something you can see. Set the timer, get to work, and every session you finish plants a tomato in your garden. Stay consistent and watch your harvest, your streak, and your progress grow day after day. Distractions are handled for you. Choose the apps that pull you away and they stay silenced for as long as your focus session runs, powered by Apple Screen Time. Blocking is free and unlimited, with no paywall and no catch. A FOCUS TIMER THAT FEELS GOOD Classic Pomodoro technique: focused work sessions with short and long breaks Adjustable focus and break lengths that match the way you work Auto start breaks so you never lose your rhythm Gentle chimes and soft haptics mark the end of every session A calm, cozy design with Pomo, your tomato companion who cheers you on REAL APP BLOCKING, COMPLETELY FREE Block social media, games, and any other distracting apps during focus Built on Apple Screen Time, so blocked apps genuinely stay blocked Unlimited apps and unlimited sessions on the free plan GROW YOUR HARVEST Every finished focus session earns a tomato for your garden Set a daily goal and watch your basket fill up Build a daily streak worth protecting, with friendly reminders before it breaks TRACK WHAT MATTERS Organize your focus into projects for work, study, reading, or anything else See your focus time, sessions, and trends at a glance Simple, honest stats that show your effort adding up ALWAYS WITHIN REACH Live Activity keeps your timer on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island Home Screen widget shows your streak and today's harvest Notifications let you know when it is time to work or time to rest WHY THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE WORKS Working in short, timed sessions with regular breaks keeps your mind fresh and makes big tasks feel manageable. Students use it to study for exams, professionals use it for deep work, and anyone can use it to beat procrastination. Pomodoro Timer adds one more ingredient: a reason to come back tomorrow. GO PRO WHEN YOU ARE READY The core experience is free forever: the timer, app blocking, streaks, and your garden. Pomodoro Pro unlocks an unlimited daily harvest, unlimited projects, and your full history with advanced charts. Start your first session today. Your garden is waiting. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/83a831cd-dc29-41d8-926f-ea6a16d82d54 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aBlm_7VQSgd94Xf-oC8m_cUfM45T9LGiGRzvnZUyZ5E/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

OverlayFocus4 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pomodoro Timer at 16.0 against OverlayFocus's 18.6. 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. OverlayFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
OverlayFocus versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverlayFocusPomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhanh Cong NguyenAndrii Kulchytskyi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OverlayFocus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • OverlayFocus Lifetime$74.99
2 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pomodoro Weekly with 3 days trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pomodoro Timer Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is OverlayFocus free?
OverlayFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OverlayFocus or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Neither OverlayFocus nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

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