Comparison

FocusTrain vs PomoTrain

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

Head to head
About

FocusTrain

Features
Read full description

Every minute of focus is a kilometer traveled. Focus Train transforms your work sessions into real train journeys across Europe, turning productivity into something you'll actually look forward to. You choose your route. You select your seat. You board. Before each session, open the interactive map, pick your origin and destination, and receive your digital ticket. While you work, an animated landscape scrolls past: dense forests, snow-capped peaks, European cities, and Mediterranean coasts glide by your window at the exact pace of your focus. Nothing and no one can interrupt you. Focus Train automatically blocks the apps that distract you most during the journey, thanks to Screen Time integration. Your mind stays on the trip until you reach your destination — no detours, no temptations. Every arrival is a real achievement. Collect stamps in your virtual passport for every completed route, accumulate kilometers traveled, and build daily streaks that reflect your consistency. Your session history reminds you, with clarity and pride, how far you've come. Track your journey at all times. With Live Activity support, your trip progress appears directly on your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island, without needing to open the app. The journey continues, even while you're working. A universe of landscapes to explore. Choose from eight distinct settings — forest, mountain, city, coast, desert, snow, and more — each designed to wrap your focus in calm, detail, and visual beauty that invites you to stay. Focus Train is not just another timer. It's a different way of understanding work: the idea that effort deserves a reward, that every session has a destination, and that arriving is always worth it. Board the train. Your next journey starts now.

About

PomoTrain

Features
Read full description

■ Every time you focus, a train departs. PomoTrain is a completely new kind of focus timer that combines the Pomodoro Technique with a virtual rail journey across Japan. When your focus session begins, the train departs. During breaks, you arrive at real stations and can explore the surroundings with Look Around and Street View. Travel iconic Japanese railway lines while staying effortlessly focused. FEATURES ▶ Real Japanese Railway Routes Ride the Yamanote Line, Chuo Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, and more. Each station is faithfully recreated — advance to the next one every time you complete a focus session. ▶ Pomodoro Technique Built In 25-minute focus + 5-minute break cycles, backed by science. Customize both focus and break durations to match your workflow. ▶ Explore Stations During Breaks Enjoy Look Around and Google Street View at each station you arrive at. Recharge with a mini virtual trip. ▶ Immersive Ambient Sounds Mix train sounds, rain, thunder, and more. Weather-sync mode automatically matches sounds to real conditions. ▶ Collect Stamps & Ekiben Earn station stamps and collect bento boxes as you travel. Build your collection with every session. ▶ Track Your Focus Automatic daily logs and streak tracking keep you motivated to maintain your focus habit. PERFECT FOR - Students and professionals who want to stay focused - Anyone interested in the Pomodoro Technique - Train and travel enthusiasts - People who love gamified productivity Grab your ticket and depart. Terms: https://focus-train.vercel.app/terms-of-service Privacy: https://focus-train.vercel.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

FocusTrain4 screens
PomoTrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusTrain at none against PomoTrain's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PomoTrain sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FocusTrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FocusTrain versus PomoTrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTrainPomoTrain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB303 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALBERTO PEREZ GUIJARROTatsuya Kawauchi

In-app purchases

None

FocusTrain

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PomoTrain

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Montyly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime 24$14.99
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is FocusTrain free?
FocusTrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PomoTrain free?
PomoTrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusTrain or PomoTrain have ads?
Neither FocusTrain nor PomoTrain shows ads.

Other comparisons