Comparison

RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer vs FocusForge

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

Head to head
About

RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer

Features
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RidgeFocus helps you start faster, stay on task, and build a focus routine you can actually keep. Designed for study sessions, deep work, and ADHD-friendly structure. Core features - Pomodoro focus, short break, and long break cycles - Simple timer controls with pause, skip, and reset - Weekly goals, streaks, and daily progress stats - Themes, haptics, and notifications when sessions end Premium (one-time purchase) - Unlimited daily sessions - Custom durations and premium focus modes - Full session history with reflections - Ambient sounds, reminders, widgets, and calendar integrations - Rewards, challenges, and richer stats No account required. Works offline, with optional iCloud sync.

About

FocusForge

Features
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Master deep work with FocusForge โ€” the focus timer built for serious productivity. Start each work session with a ritual, lock into deep focus, and track your progress over time. FocusForge combines the proven Pomodoro technique with customizable rituals to help you build a sustainable focus practice. YOUR FOCUS TOOLKIT Set custom work and break durations that match your flow. Choose from built-in pre-focus rituals like Box Breathing, Body Scan, or Intention Setting. Track your daily sessions, total focus time, and longest streaks. BUILT-IN RITUALS Box Breathing โ€” calm your mind before starting. Body Scan โ€” release tension and center yourself. Intention Setting โ€” clarify your goals for the session. Quick Stretch โ€” energize your body. Gratitude Journal โ€” end sessions with reflection. Walk Break โ€” refresh with movement. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock all rituals, access detailed analytics, and set custom focus durations tailored to your work style. Whether you're studying for exams, coding a project, or writing a paper โ€” FocusForge helps you do your best work. Terms of Use: https://www.blazeapps.co/focusforge/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.blazeapps.co/focusforge/privacy

Screenshots

RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer4 screens
FocusForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FocusForge at 15.1 against RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer versus FocusForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRidgeFocus Pomodoro TimerFocusForge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size21 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichel NguyenSitki Bayrak

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer

One-time1
  • Ridge Focus Premium$3.99
3 purchases

FocusForge

Subscriptions2
  • FocusForge Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FocusForge Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Forge Lifetime$39.99

Questions

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

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