Comparison

Focus:Focus Timer vs Pomodoro

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

Head to head
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Focus:Focus Timer

Features
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【Focus Tomato】is a minimalist, immersive focus timer designed for a distraction-free experience. It combines ambient soundscapes, productivity insights, and deep work tools to help you maintain concentration during study or work sessions. **Ambient Soundscapes** A carefully curated collection of background sounds including nature scenes, white noise, and atmospheric tones. Each sound can be adjusted to your preferred volume level for optimal focus. **Productivity Insights** Track your focus sessions with detailed analytics. View your daily, weekly, and monthly focus patterns through simple charts and statistics that help you understand your productivity habits. **Deep Work Tools** Built-in features support extended concentration periods. Customizable timer intervals, break reminders, and session history allow you to build sustainable focus routines tailored to your needs. **Minimalist Interface** A clean, clutter-free design eliminates visual distractions. The interface remains unobtrusive during active sessions, keeping your attention on the task at hand. **Focus Session History** All completed sessions are saved and organized for review. Export your data or simply browse past performance to see your progress over time. Focus Tomato provides a straightforward tool for those seeking to improve concentration without unnecessary features or complexity. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wyygrace.xyz/zhuanzhufanjia/privacy.html

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Pomodoro

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Unleash Your Focus with the Pomodoro Technique Modern Pomodoro is a beautifully designed Pomodoro timer app that helps you stay focused and get more done. It automatically manages work sessions, short breaks, and long breaks — creating the perfect rhythm for deep concentration. BEAUTIFUL CIRCULAR TIMER A modern timer with smooth gradient animations lets you see the remaining time at a glance. Colors shift based on the session type, so you always know whether you're working, resting, or recharging. 6 COLOR THEMES Choose a theme that matches your mood. From Pastel Aurora and Sunset Glow to Rainbow and Monoqlo — customize your timer with unique color schemes and background effects. TASK MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION Create tasks and link them to the timer. Pomodoro counts are tracked automatically for each task, giving you a clear picture of your progress throughout the day. STATISTICS AND MOTIVATION View daily, weekly, and all-time Pomodoro counts, weekly bar charts, and your current streak. Watch your efforts add up and build lasting productivity habits. BACKGROUND SUPPORT The timer keeps running even when you leave the app. You'll receive a notification the moment your session is complete — no need to keep the screen on. FLEXIBLE CUSTOMIZATION - Work time: 1–60 minutes - Short break: 1–30 minutes - Long break: 1–60 minutes - Sessions until long break: 2–8 - Auto-start ON/OFF - Sound ON/OFF All features are completely free. Download now and start building better focus habits today.

Screenshots

Focus:Focus Timer3 screens
Pomodoro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro at none against Focus:Focus Timer's 2. Focus:Focus Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Focus:Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Pomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Focus:Focus Timer versus Pomodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus:Focus TimerPomodoro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperORIENT VISION SHIPPING LIMITEDKanta Kimura

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus:Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Core3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Core$39.991 Year
None

Pomodoro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus:Focus Timer free?
Focus:Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro free?
Pomodoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus:Focus Timer or Pomodoro have ads?
Pomodoro shows ads; Focus:Focus Timer does not.

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