Comparison

Tomodoro vs Focus Keeper

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

Head to head
About

Tomodoro

Features
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Focus on one thing at a time. PomoTimer splits your day into short focused sessions with real breaks in between. Start the timer, do one thing until it rings, then step away. That is the whole method, and it works. WHAT YOU GET - Classic 25 / 5 / 15 minute intervals, or set your own from 1 to 120 minutes - A long break automatically after every fourth session - Live Activity and Lock Screen countdown, so you can check the time without opening the app - Notifications and haptic feedback when a session ends - Light and dark themes that follow your system setting - A calm animated timer you can switch on or off - Works offline. No account, no sign-up MADE FOR Studying and exam revision, deep work, writing, coding, practising an instrument, chores, and time boxing for ADHD. Anything that goes better against a clock. REMOVE ADS ONCE PomoTimer is free with a small banner. A single in-app purchase removes every ad for good. No subscription, no trial. IN YOUR LANGUAGE Translated into more than 30 languages, including notifications and the Lock Screen timer.

About

Focus Keeper

Features
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Focus Keep helps you stay focused, avoid distractions, and build better study and work habits using powerful Pomodoro sessions. Whether you are studying for exams, working remotely, reading, coding, or trying to beat phone addiction, Focus Keep gives you a clean and motivating environment to stay productive every day. Designed with a minimal dark interface and calming ambient sounds, Focus Keep makes deep focus feel simple and enjoyable. STAY IN DEEP FOCUS • Pomodoro focus timer • Custom work and break sessions • Deep work study mode • Minimal distraction-free design • Built for productivity and concentration BUILD BETTER HABITS • Track your focus streaks • Gain XP and level up • Monitor weekly progress • Stay motivated with daily sessions • Build long-term focus habits AMBIENT SOUNDS FOR CONCENTRATION • Rain sounds • White noise • Forest ambience • Cafe sounds • Relaxing background audio PERFECT FOR • Studying • ADHD productivity • Deep work • Reading • Writing • Remote work • Exam preparation PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited focus sessions • Advanced statistics • All ambient sounds • Custom timer durations • Full productivity tracking Focus Keep is designed to help you spend less time distracted and more time getting things done. Privacy Policy: https://www.zenbyte.app/pomodoro/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tomodoro4 screens
Focus Keeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Keeper at none against Tomodoro's shown. Focus Keeper also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Tomodoro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Keeper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tomodoro ships an update every 6 months, Focus Keeper every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Tomodoro versus Focus Keeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomodoroFocus Keeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB57 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJose Gerardo Palma DuranZENBYTE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJILER LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tomodoro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
3 purchases

Focus Keeper

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Tomodoro free?
Tomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Keeper free?
Focus Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tomodoro or Focus Keeper have ads?
Tomodoro shows ads; Focus Keeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Tomodoro or Focus Keeper?
Tomodoro ships an update every 6 months, and Focus Keeper every 5 months. Most recently, Tomodoro was updated on October 31, 2026 and Focus Keeper on November 9, 2026.

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