Comparison

FocusGlobe vs Tomato Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

FocusGlobe

Transform focus sessions into real trees planted on a 3D globe. Unlock botanical knowledge with each session and track your focus habits with detailed statistics. Enjoy a distraction-free interface with customizable timers and white noise options.

Highlights
  • Focus timer with planting visualization
  • 50 real plant species with habitat data
  • Botanical archives with detailed profiles
  • Interactive 3D globe map
  • Focus statistics and heatmap
  • Customizable timers and white noise
  • Dynamic Island and Lock Screen support
Features
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FocusGlobe — turn every focus session into a tree on Earth. 【Focus to Plant】 Set a countdown or count-up timer and start focusing. When you finish, a plant lands on the 3D globe — the camera zooms in from space to your planting spot as your tree takes root. 【50 Real Plant Species】 Every species comes from iNaturalist's most-observed plants in China. Ginkgo, Chinese sweetgum, white clover, Chinese tallow tree… Each one is planted at its real-world habitat coordinates. 【Botanical Archives】 Every species has a full natural profile: overview, habitat, morphology, seasonality, and cultural notes. Deep focus sessions (25+ minutes) progressively unlock more archive content — trade focus for knowledge. 【3D Globe Map】 Every tree you plant is pinned on an interactive 3D globe. Zoom, rotate, and explore your focus footprint across the world. 【Focus Statistics】 A heatmap tracks your focus habits. View your data by day, week, month, or year to understand your focus rhythm. 【More Features】 · Countdown & count-up timer modes · Custom tags: Focus, Study, Reading, Work, Meditation · White noise: Rain, Forest, Beach, Lake, Soft Waves · Dynamic Island & Lock Screen Live Activities · Keep screen on mode · Dark interface designed for distraction-free focus Water the Earth with your focus, one tree at a time. Terms of Service https://docs.qq.com/doc/DY1JwaFVsVEdNT1Ri Privacy Policy https://docs.qq.com/doc/DY0xRSVJvcERUVEpG Contact Us wordunlock@163.com

About

Tomato Focus Timer

Features
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Start a focused study or work session with your current task, ambient sound, and a clear break rhythm. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Start the core focus timer without an account • Customize focus, short-break, and long-break durations • Keep the current task visible • Use ambient sounds and completion alerts • Choose auto-start rules • Follow the current timer through Live Activities GET STARTED 1. Set focus and break durations and the current task. 2. Choose a sound if wanted and start the timer. 3. Finish the session and follow your chosen break rhythm. The core timer is free. More sounds and premium themes are an optional one-time Pro unlock. Live Activity presentation depends on the device. Open the app and start with the workflow that fits your next task.

Screenshots

FocusGlobe4 screens
Tomato Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusGlobe at fortnightly against Tomato Focus Timer's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. FocusGlobe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tomato Focus Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusGlobe ships an update fortnightly, Tomato Focus Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FocusGlobe versus Tomato Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusGlobeTomato Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer嘉润 侯玉凤 崔

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusGlobe

Subscriptions2
  • focusearth_month$3.991 Month
  • year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • alltime$9.99
  • all access$19.99
1 purchases

Tomato Focus Timer

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$2.99

Questions

Is FocusGlobe free?
FocusGlobe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tomato Focus Timer free?
Tomato Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusGlobe or Tomato Focus Timer have ads?
Neither FocusGlobe nor Tomato Focus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusGlobe or Tomato Focus Timer?
FocusGlobe ships an update fortnightly, and Tomato Focus Timer every 2 months. Most recently, FocusGlobe was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tomato Focus Timer on November 5, 2026.

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