Focus Grove vs Pomodoro.FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Grove
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Struggling to stay focused without turning your phone into another distraction? Focus Grove is a calm, offline-first focus timer and Pomodoro-style study timer that turns your work sessions into a growing desk grove β unlocking one new item with every completed session. Most productivity apps feel noisy, demand accounts and subscriptions, or collect more data than youβre comfortable sharing. If you just want a simple, reliable focus app that rewards consistency, tracks your streaks, and respects your privacy, the existing options can feel bloated or intrusive. Features β’ Flexible focus timers β Use 15, 25, 50, or 90-minute presets for study sessions, revision sprints, or deep work blocks. β’ XP-based progression β Earn XP for every completed session and unlock 24 unique desk items, from plants to stationery and decor, plus multiple visual themes. β’ Motivating stats β Track streaks, total focus time, weekly charts, and a yearly heatmap designed to support long-term habit building. β’ Widgets and reliable notifications β Start a productivity session from your Home Screen and receive consistent session-end alerts, even when the app runs in the background. Focus Grove uses light, satisfying gamification that supports your focus instead of overwhelming it. Every successful session unlocks exactly one new item or theme with a small confetti moment, gradually transforming your desk into a visual record of your deep work. There are no leaderboards, no complicated currencies, and no pressure β just a distraction-free environment that gently encourages you to return, build momentum, and watch your workspace evolve over time. All your data β sessions, XP, unlocks, streaks, and stats β stays entirely on your device. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no third-party tracking. Focus Grove works the same in airplane mode as it does online, making it ideal for students, remote workers, and anyone who values privacy-first productivity tools. Focus Grove is free to start with core timers, XP progression, and statistics. Upgrade once to Focus Grove Pro to unlock: β’ Custom timers beyond 120 minutes for extended deep work β’ Ambient sounds to support concentration without switching apps β’ Additional themes and widgets for personalization β’ An ad-free experience for uninterrupted focus The Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase β no subscriptions β built for people who want a long-term focus companion without ongoing fees. Whether youβre preparing for exams, building a side project, or strengthening a daily focus habit, Focus Grove gives you a calm space to show up, concentrate, and see your progress grow. Start a session today and watch your desk grove come to life, one focused block at a time.
Pomodoro.FM
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Pomodoro.FM is a beautifully simple focus timer built for deep work. Set your focus and break lengths, start a session, and stay in flow with a calm interface, built-in lofi and nature audio, and gentle timer alerts. Whether you're studying, writing, reading, or planning your day, Pomodoro.FM helps you build a steady rhythm without clutter. Switch themes to match your mood, choose the alarm sound you want to hear when a session ends, and keep your timer visible with Live Activity and widgets. Features: Custom focus and break timers Built-in lofi and nature audio Alarm sound selection and notifications Lock Screen Live Activity and widgets Beautiful themes for different moods Session counter to keep momentum Simple, distraction-free design
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro.FM at none against Focus Grove's 1. Pomodoro.FM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Focus Grove sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pomodoro.FM asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Focus Grove | Pomodoro.FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.2 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swaminathan L | nicholas robinson |
In-app purchases
Focus Grove
- Focus Grove Pro$1.99
Pomodoro.FM
No in-app purchases
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