Comparison

Pomodora vs Loop Focus

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

Head to head
About

Pomodora

Features
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You know that feeling when you sit down to work and suddenly two hours vanished into your phone? Yeah. We built Pomodora to fix that. Pomodora is a focus timer that actually makes you want to lock in. Start a session, put your phone down, and watch a live timer count on your lock screen while you crush whatever you're working on โ€” studying, coding, working out, painting, writing, anything. When you're done, that session becomes a colorful block on your personal timeline. The more you focus, the more your day fills up. It's oddly satisfying. YOUR LOCK SCREEN BECOMES YOUR FOCUS COACH Here's the best part: you never have to open the app to check your timer. Pomodora shows a live countdown right on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Pause, resume, or stop your session from the lock screen. Your phone stays locked. Your focus stays locked in. A TIMELINE THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO DO MORE Every focus session you complete appears as a color-coded block on a beautiful 24-hour timeline. Studying for an exam? See your sessions stack up. Grinding on a project? Watch your timeline fill with deep work. It turns productivity into something visual and motivating โ€” you'll actually want to start another session just to fill the gaps. FEATURES THAT MATTER - ONE-TAP START: Tap the glass timer button and you're in the zone - LIVE ACTIVITY: Real-time timer on your lock screen and Dynamic Island - VISUAL TIMELINE: Your whole day as a scrollable, color-coded 24-hour view - FLEXIBLE TIMER: Count up for open-ended work, count down for classic pomodoro sessions - CUSTOM DURATIONS: Quick 5-minute sprints to 2-hour deep work blocks - CATEGORIES: Tag sessions as work, study, coding, exercise, music, art โ€” whatever you do - SESSION NOTES: Jot down ideas and breakthroughs mid-session - DAILY GOALS: Set focus targets and chase them with a progress ring KNOW WHEN YOU'RE AT YOUR BEST - See your peak focus hours with hourly breakdown charts - Track where your time actually goes across categories - Monitor total focus time, session count, and daily streaks - Discover patterns that help you plan better days LOOKS AS GOOD AS IT WORKS - Three color themes: Vibrant, Pastel, and Greyscale - Light and dark mode that switches seamlessly - Frosted glass aesthetic throughout - Monospaced typography that feels intentional - Satisfying haptic feedback on every tap FOR EVERYONE WHO WANTS THEIR TIME BACK - Students building study habits that actually stick - Professionals protecting deep work from distractions - Developers tracking coding sessions for the week - Athletes timing workouts and recovery blocks - Creatives building daily routines around their craft - Anyone who's tired of wondering where their day went PRICING Free: - 3 daily focus sessions - Vibrant color theme - Full timeline and statistics - Count up and countdown modes Pro (Monthly or Lifetime): - Unlimited sessions - All themes unlocked - Session notes and custom categories - Full history and insights - Shareable productivity summaries Your time is the one thing you can't get back. Pomodora helps you make every minute count โ€” and makes it feel good doing it. Start your first session, lock your phone, and watch your timeline come to life. Privacy Policy: https://damobo.com/pomodora/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@damobo.com

About

Loop Focus

Features
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a minimal focus timer that helps you build deep work habits โ€” without the noise. Start a session, pick a tag, and focus. Loop runs quietly in the background, tracking your time through the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. When you're done, your session is saved automatically. - Simple by design : No Pomodoro pressure. No forced breaks. Just a clean timer that stays out of your way and lets you work at your own pace. - Tags for every kind of work: Create custom tags โ€” Study, Work, Exercise, Reading, or anything else. See exactly where your time goes. - Stats that actually mean something: Weekly and monthly charts show your focus patterns at a glance. - Built for your rhythm: Night owl? Set a custom day boundary (e.g. 3 AM) so your late-night sessions count toward the right day. - Always within reach: Live Activity, Home Screen widget, Apple Watch companion app. - iCloud sync: Your sessions sync automatically across all your devices via iCloud. Start a session on your iPhone, check your stats on another device โ€” everything stays in sync.

Screenshots

Pomodora4 screens
Loop Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop Focus at none against Pomodora's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pomodora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Loop Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Pomodora versus Loop Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoraLoop Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.217.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher MayberryYoungshin Son

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomodora

Subscriptions1
  • Pomodora Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pomodora Pro Lifetime$9.99
None

Loop Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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