Comparison

PomodoroLite vs FocusDo

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

Head to head
About

PomodoroLite

Features
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PomodoroLite is a simple and elegant focus timer app that helps you boost productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. WHAT IS THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE? The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that breaks work into focused intervals (typically 25 minutes) followed by short breaks. This scientifically-proven approach helps you: • Maintain deep focus • Reduce mental fatigue • Accomplish more in less time CORE FEATURES 【Focus Timer】 • Choose from 25, 45, or 60-minute focus sessions • Beautiful circular progress display • Start, pause, and resume at any time • Get notified when your session is complete 【Statistics & Tracking】 • View today's focus count and total duration • Track your progress over the last 7 days • Review your complete focus history • Stay motivated with visual progress charts 【Customizable Settings】 • Set your default focus duration • Enable/disable notifications • Toggle vibration feedback • All data stored locally for privacy WHY POMODOROLITE? • 100% Free - No ads, no subscriptions, no hidden costs • Privacy First - All data stays on your device • Offline Ready - Works without internet connection • Clean Design - Minimalist interface, no distractions • Dark Mode - Easy on your eyes, day or night YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS PomodoroLite respects your privacy: • No account required • No data collection • No analytics tracking • No network requests • Everything stays on your device Perfect for: • Students studying for exams • Professionals working on projects • Writers and creative professionals • Anyone looking to improve focus Download PomodoroLite today and start achieving more!

About

FocusDo

Features
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FocusDo is a minimal to-do list with a Focus Mode. Write down what needs doing, enter Focus Mode, and the screen shows only the task in front of you — plus a pair of eyes watching you finish it. Slip off to another app, and the Dynamic Island reminds you to come back. No timers. No streaks. No guilt. Just a short list, one task in front of you, and something quietly keeping you on it. ADHD-friendly by design: built for people who struggle to start, drift off easily, or lose the whole afternoon without knowing where it went. 【Focus Mode: it watches you finish this one】 Swipe into Focus Mode and your list disappears. One task fills the screen — nothing else. Swipe it away when it's done. Turn your phone sideways and prop it on the desk, and it becomes a sticky note with one thing written on it. On the screen is a pair of hand-drawn eyes, watching you the whole time: stall too long and they get sleepy, finish a task and they light up, tap them and they wink back. 【Dynamic Island: it notices when you leave】 Slip out to scroll your phone and FocusDo stays in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen, showing what you were doing and how many tasks are left. It reminds you to come back every so often, and you can turn it off any time. Pro members can set their own reminder interval. Getting distracted isn't failure. Coming back is what counts. 【Auto-archive: only what matters today】 Tasks auto-archive after a day or a week — your choice. Nothing is deleted; it's all one tap away in Archive. Your list only ever shows what's in front of you right now, so it never becomes the thing you avoid. 【Minimal: write it down, do it, cross it out】 No folders, no tags, no priority levels, no settings rabbit hole. A black-and-white, hand-drawn notepad. More • Reminders for individual tasks • Section headings with icons to group your list • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Black and White themes • Hand-drawn or system font, three sizes • iPad supported • iCloud sync across your devices (Pro) • Custom reminder interval (Pro) FocusDo Pro Pro unlocks iCloud sync, custom reminder intervals, and unlimited section headings, plus every premium feature we add in the future. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel any time in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Terms of Service: https://honeysuckle-botany-fde.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-3120378c2ce281b8ae84df7359a682ed Privacy Policy: https://honeysuckle-botany-fde.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3120378c2ce2811cb695da3cb649b4c2

Screenshots

PomodoroLite4 screens
FocusDo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PomodoroLite at none against FocusDo's 3. PomodoroLite also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. FocusDo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PomodoroLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PomodoroLite versus FocusDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoroLiteFocusDo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小琴 庹Nous Studio Ltd

In-app purchases

None

PomodoroLite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FocusDo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life time$19.99

Questions

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

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