Comparison

Pomodoro Aura vs Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Aura

Features
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Focus deeper. Work smarter. Achieve more. Pomodoro Aura helps you stay focused, manage your time, and build productive habits using the proven Pomodoro Technique. Break your work into focused intervals, eliminate distractions, and maintain momentum throughout the day. Whether you're studying, working, or building new habits, Pomodoro Aura creates the perfect environment to stay productive. FEATURES - Smart Focus Timer Use structured focus sessions to maximize productivity and avoid burnout. - Customizable Workflows Set your own focus sessions, short breaks, and long breaks. - Beautiful Aura Backgrounds Dynamic visual environments designed to improve concentration and reduce distractions. - Scheduled Breaks The app reminds you when it's time to rest, breathe, and recharge. - Distraction-Free Interface A minimal design that keeps you focused on what matters. - Flexible Settings Customize focus time, alarms, sounds, and visual themes. PERFECT FOR - Students - Remote workers - Developers - Creators - Anyone who wants better focus and productivity Start focusing better today.

About

Focus Timer

This app helps you overcome procrastination by breaking down tasks into focused work intervals using the Pomodoro technique. Track your progress with detailed timelines, streaks, and daily goals to understand how you spend your time and improve productivity.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer with customizable focus and break lengths
  • Task-specific timers
  • Study time tracking and analytics
  • Session timeline visualization
  • Daily goal setting and progress tracking
  • Streak and heatmap for motivation
  • App blocking for distraction-free sessions
Features
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Pick one task. Tap start. Twenty-five minutes later, it's done. Focus Timer turns "I'll do it later" into finished work. One task, one timer, one tap. The Pomodoro method does the heavy lifting for you: focus, short break, repeat, and a long break after every round. And you get proof, not guesswork. Every session lands on your timeline, in your charts and on your daily goal, so tonight you know exactly where your day went. WHAT YOU GET • A Pomodoro timer that runs the whole cycle for you: focus, short break, long break, with round dots that show where you are. • Your own rhythm: set focus, break and long break lengths and the number of rounds. • Auto-start: the next session begins on its own, so you never lose momentum between blocks. • Tasks with a built-in timer: start focusing straight from a task and see how long every task really took. • Study tracker: focus time, total time and sessions by day, week and month. • Session timeline: your whole day, every session and every break, on one line. • Daily goal: set a target and watch it fill up. • Streak and heatmap: see every day you showed up, and keep the chain going. • Session-end alerts and keep screen awake, so the timer never gets in your way. • App blocking: lock distracting apps while a focus session runs. They unlock when it ends. • iCloud sync: your sessions and tasks on all your devices, through your own iCloud. Optional. • Private by design: your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud. No account needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a task. 2. Tap start and focus for 25 minutes. 3. When the timer rings, take a 5-minute break. 4. After four rounds, take a long break. 5. Check your timeline and your streak. Repeat tomorrow. BUILT FOR Students preparing for an exam, homework and long study sessions, and anyone who is done losing afternoons to procrastination. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION All features require Focus Timer Pro: a monthly or yearly subscription with automatic renewal (the yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial), or a one-time lifetime purchase with no renewal. You see the price in your local currency before you buy. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled 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. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scanlystudio-focus-timer.expo.app/privacy/ Support: https://scanlystudio-focus-timer.expo.app/support/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Aura4 screens
Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro Aura at none against Focus Timer's 6. 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 Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Pomodoro Aura asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pomodoro Aura versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro AuraFocus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBecome StudioAndreas Duca

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Aura

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Focus Timer Pro – Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly – 50% Off$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly – 25% Off$59.991 Year
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  • Focus Timer Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime – 50% Off$114.99
  • Focus Timer Pro – Lifetime$229.99

Questions

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

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