Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs FocusPomo

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

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About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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The only Pomodoro timer with themed focus modes for study, coding & reading. Pick a style that fits the task, press start, and let the Pomodoro Technique do the rest: focus, short break, focus, long break. Free, no ads, works offline. 7 TIMER STYLES, ONE FOR EVERY TASK • Classic: a clean circular timer with clear progress • Study: big, distraction-free digits for deep work • Code Flow: a terminal-style timer for developers • Cozy Reading: a hardcover book with warm sepia tones • Meditation: a gentle breathing circle to stay present • Digital Clock: a crisp 7-segment display • Lofi Cozy (new): a sleepy cat in headphones naps beside a steaming mug FOCUS YOUR WAY • One-tap start for every timer • Set your own focus, short break and long break lengths, and the sessions per cycle • Fullscreen mode: just the time, big and calm • Portrait and landscape layouts • Sound and vibration alerts with tones you choose • A short motivational quote after each completed session TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Today's focus time, completed Pomodoros and cycles • Weekly bar and line charts • See which timer you use most, by day or by week • Lifetime totals PRIVATE, OFFLINE, LIGHT ON BATTERY No account, no sign-up and no internet needed. Your timers and stats stay on your iPhone. Light and dark mode. Made for students, developers, writers, readers and anyone who wants to beat procrastination and stay in flow. Questions or ideas? Write to sultonuzdev@gmail.com

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FocusPomo

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Do you struggle to stay focused? Do distractions keep pulling you away from deep work or study sessions? Introducing FocusPomo — the cleanest, most powerful Pomodoro timer for iPhone. Built around the scientifically proven Pomodoro Technique, FocusPomo helps you break your work into focused 25-minute sessions separated by short, refreshing breaks — so you can get more done in less time, with less burnout. And unlike any other Pomodoro app, FocusPomo stays with you everywhere on your iPhone with Live Activity — watch your focus timer count down right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, without ever opening the app. HOW THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE WORKS The Pomodoro Technique is a proven time management method used by students, professionals, and creatives worldwide: 1. Work for 25 minutes — one deep, distraction-free focus session. 2. Take a 5-minute short break — stretch, breathe, recharge. 3. Repeat this cycle 4 times. 4. Then reward yourself with a long 15-minute break. Simple. Structured. Scientifically backed. KEY FEATURES LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND TIMER Start a focus session and leave. FocusPomo continues working for you in the background, displaying your live countdown directly on your iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No need to keep the app open — your timer is always visible. SMART ALARM NOTIFICATION When your Pomodoro session ends, FocusPomo sends a compelling notification alarm that requires your attention. You must acknowledge the session before the break timer begins — keeping you intentional and accountable at every step. AUTOMATIC BREAK MANAGEMENT After every acknowledged focus session, FocusPomo automatically starts your 5-minute short break timer. After completing 4 full Pomodoro cycles, you are rewarded with a 15-minute long break — giving your brain the deep rest it deserves. TASK MANAGEMENT BUILT IN Add your tasks and assign them to focus sessions. Check off completed tasks as you go. Stay organized, prioritize clearly, and watch your productivity grow session by session. SESSION TRACKING Track your daily and weekly focus sessions. See how many Pomodoros you complete per day, which tasks took the most time, and how your consistency improves over time. DISTRACTION-FREE DESIGN FocusPomo is intentionally minimal and clean. No clutter, no ads, no unnecessary features competing for your attention. Just you, your task, and your timer. PERFECT FOR - Students - Study for exams with structured focus blocks and earn well-deserved breaks. - Remote Workers - Manage your workday with deep work sessions and avoid burnout. - Writers & Creatives - Overcome creative blocks with time-boxed writing sprints. - ADHD & Focus Challenges - Break overwhelming tasks into small, manageable 25-minute chunks that feel achievable. WHY FOCUSPOMO STANDS OUT Most Pomodoro apps stop working the moment you leave them. FocusPomo is built differently: - Live Activity keeps your timer visible on the Lock Screen — always. - Dynamic Island integration shows your countdown at a glance. - The alarm notification holds you accountable when sessions end. - Automatic cycle tracking handles the Pomodoro math for you. No more manually checking your phone. No more losing track of which session you're on. FocusPomo runs quietly in the background and shows up exactly when you need it. START YOUR FIRST POMODORO TODAY Download FocusPomo now and experience the most seamless, iPhone-native Pomodoro timer ever built. Your most productive day starts with a single 25-minute session. Privacy Policy: https://focuspromotimer.blogspot.com/2026/06/privacy-policy-focuspomo-pomodoro-timer.html Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
FocusPomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pomodoro Timer at 18.2 against FocusPomo's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Pomodoro Timer versus FocusPomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerFocusPomo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSulton GafurovJignesh Kikani

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Timer

No in-app purchases

None

FocusPomo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusPomo free?
FocusPomo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Timer or FocusPomo have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor FocusPomo shows ads.

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