Comparison

PomoTrain vs FocusBao

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

Head to head
About

PomoTrain

Enhance your focus with a unique timer that blends the Pomodoro Technique with a virtual train journey across Japan. Complete focus sessions to advance through real railway routes, explore stations with Street View during breaks, and enjoy immersive ambient sounds. Gamified elements like collecting stamps and bento boxes keep you motivated.

Highlights
  • Virtual Japanese railway routes
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Station exploration with Street View
  • Immersive ambient sounds
  • Collect station stamps and bento boxes
  • Daily focus logs and streak tracking
Features
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■ Every time you focus, a train departs. PomoTrain is a completely new kind of focus timer that combines the Pomodoro Technique with a virtual rail journey across Japan. When your focus session begins, the train departs. During breaks, you arrive at real stations and can explore the surroundings with Look Around and Street View. Travel iconic Japanese railway lines while staying effortlessly focused. FEATURES ▶ Real Japanese Railway Routes Ride the Yamanote Line, Chuo Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, and more. Each station is faithfully recreated — advance to the next one every time you complete a focus session. ▶ Pomodoro Technique Built In 25-minute focus + 5-minute break cycles, backed by science. Customize both focus and break durations to match your workflow. ▶ Explore Stations During Breaks Enjoy Look Around and Google Street View at each station you arrive at. Recharge with a mini virtual trip. ▶ Immersive Ambient Sounds Mix train sounds, rain, thunder, and more. Weather-sync mode automatically matches sounds to real conditions. ▶ Collect Stamps & Ekiben Earn station stamps and collect bento boxes as you travel. Build your collection with every session. ▶ Track Your Focus Automatic daily logs and streak tracking keep you motivated to maintain your focus habit. PERFECT FOR - Students and professionals who want to stay focused - Anyone interested in the Pomodoro Technique - Train and travel enthusiasts - People who love gamified productivity Grab your ticket and depart. Terms: https://focus-train.vercel.app/terms-of-service Privacy: https://focus-train.vercel.app/privacy-policy

About

FocusBao

This app uses a charming animated character and ambient sounds to create a calming environment for focused work. It helps users stay on task with a simple timer, track progress, and build consistent focus routines.

Highlights
  • Animated focus companion
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Simple timer for focused sessions
  • Progress tracking and achievements
  • Customizable experience
  • Reduces distractions
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Meet Bao, your new focus companion. Focus Bao is a calming productivity timer designed to make focused work feel more enjoyable. Set your timer, begin a session, and join Bao as he leaves his cozy room to study on a peaceful lily pad. Whether you are studying, working, reading, creating, or completing everyday tasks, Focus Bao gives you a relaxing space to concentrate and keep moving forward. FOCUS WITH BAO Start a timed focus session and let Bao accompany you while you work. The simple timer helps you focus on one task at a time without unnecessary distractions. EXPLORE A PEACEFUL WORLD Watch Bao study in a cozy, animated environment inspired by quiet lakes, nature, and relaxing lo-fi spaces. Focus sessions transform productivity into a small adventure with Bao. CHOOSE YOUR AMBIENCE Create the atmosphere that works best for you with a collection of ambient sounds. Relax with sounds such as rain, ocean waves, birds, a fireplace, page turns, library ambience, thunder, jazz, and lo-fi-inspired audio. BUILD CONSISTENCY Complete focus sessions, track your activity, and earn achievements as you continue spending meaningful time on your goals. MAKE BAO YOUR OWN Customize your experience and continue unlocking ways to enjoy your focus sessions with Bao. FOCUS BAO IS GREAT FOR: • Studying and homework • Deep work sessions • Reading and writing • Creative projects • Daily planning • Reducing distractions • Building a consistent focus routine Focus does not have to feel stressful. Take a breath, choose a task, and begin your next session with Bao.

Screenshots

PomoTrain4 screens
FocusBao4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusBao at none against PomoTrain's 4. PomoTrain's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. PomoTrain sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FocusBao asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PomoTrain versus FocusBao: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomoTrainFocusBao
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTatsuya KawauchiYusuf Rana

Customer experience

PomoTrain

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FocusBao

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PomoTrain

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Montyly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime 24$14.99
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

FocusBao

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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