Comparison

Rakkez vs Pomodoro Focus

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

Head to head
About

Rakkez

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Focus Station is a deep work companion that protects your focus with system-level app shielding, a beautiful timer, and layered ambient sounds — all while keeping your data entirely on your device. YOUR FOCUS, SHIELDED When you start a session, Focus Station activates a shield that protects you from distracting apps at the system level. Unlike simple timers, this shield stays active even if you close the app. Choose which apps and categories to shield — you stay in control. DEEP WORK TIMER Set focused work sessions of 25, 45, or 60 minutes. A clean, warm interface keeps your timer front and center with a progress ring and gentle encouragement messages that rotate as you work. Need a moment? Take a 5-minute pause without losing your session. AMBIENT FOCUS SOUNDS Layer up to six ambient soundscapes to create your perfect focus environment: cafe chatter, rainfall, crackling fireplace, forest birdsong, ocean waves, or gentle wind. Mix and match, adjust individual volumes, and let your focus room come to life. LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN Your session appears on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so you always know where you stand — no need to open the app. See your timer, current task, and shield status at a glance. TASK BOARD Keep a simple list of what matters today. Add tasks, mark them complete, and start focused sessions directly from your task list. Each task tracks how many focus sessions you have dedicated to it. YOUR FOCUS STORY Review your sessions in the stats view: total sessions, minutes focused, tasks completed, and a weekly chart showing your focus rhythm. No streaks. No scores. Just a clear picture of the time you have invested in your work. SCREEN TIME INSIGHTS See how your screen time compares to your focus time with on-device reports. Understand where your screen time goes and watch your focus ratio grow over time. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Focus Station never sends your data to the cloud. All session history, tasks, and screen time data stay on your device. App selections are stored as encrypted tokens — we never see which apps you block. THOUGHTFULLY CRAFTED Every detail is designed to feel calm and grounded: warm earth-tone colors, carefully chosen typography, subtle haptic feedback, and smooth animations that respect your Reduce Motion preferences. — Focus Station is for anyone who wants to sit down, do the work, and feel good about it. No guilt. No gimmicks. Just a quiet place to focus. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pomodoro Focus

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ReFocus answers one question: how should I work best today? It picks the right rhythm for you, from Pomodoro (25/5) to 40/10, 52/17 or 90-minute Deep Work, and when your attention drifts, it simply helps you come back. No blocking, no badges, no guilt. HOW IT WORKS • Answer four short questions once, in about 30 seconds • Get a daily recommendation that fits how you focus • Start with one tap; ReFocus gently notices when you step away • Two quick taps after each session make tomorrow's pick better FREE All methods, focus and break timer, Live Activity, gentle nudges, daily summary, this week's history and up to 3 work contexts, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. REFOCUS PLUS, ONE-TIME PURCHASE Apple Watch and complication, widgets, iCloud sync, month view and trends, focus insights and unlimited contexts. No subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your devices and in your own iCloud.

Screenshots

Rakkez4 screens
Pomodoro Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Focus at none against Rakkez's shown. Pomodoro Focus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Rakkez sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pomodoro Focus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rakkez ships an update every 2 months, Pomodoro Focus weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Rakkez versus Pomodoro Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRakkezPomodoro Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClick Wise AppsMikail Yurt

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rakkez

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Station Pro$2.997 Days
  • Focus Station Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
10 purchases

Pomodoro Focus

One-time10
  • Space pack$0.99
  • Home pack$0.99
  • Build pack$0.99
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  • Minimal pack$0.99
  • Calm pack$0.99
  • Food pack$0.99
  • Abstract pack$0.99
  • ReFocus Plus$1.99
  • Momo$1.99
  • All scenes$4.99

Questions

Is Rakkez free?
Rakkez is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Focus free?
Pomodoro Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rakkez or Pomodoro Focus have ads?
Rakkez shows ads; Pomodoro Focus does not.
Which is updated more often, Rakkez or Pomodoro Focus?
Rakkez ships an update every 2 months, and Pomodoro Focus weekly. Most recently, Rakkez was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pomodoro Focus on October 25, 2026.

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