Comparison

FocusTasks vs Pomodoro Timer

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

Head to head
About

FocusTasks

Features
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FocusTasks combines a Pomodoro timer and a task manager into one app for building a daily focus habit. No account required. Works fully offline, with no ads and no tracking. Start a session in one tap from the home screen widget or your Apple Watch, and watch your streak grow. ■ Main Features • Pomodoro timer: work and break sessions switch automatically — durations are fully customizable • Task management: organize your day with "Today's Focus" and a backlog • Stats & streaks: daily, weekly and monthly focus time with a streak counter • Share your wins: post "6 pomodoros done today!" in one tap • Home screen widget: your next task and a start button, right on the home screen • Apple Watch: start, pause and complete tasks from your wrist • Notifications: get notified when a session ends, even in the background • Dark mode / available in 9 languages ■ Privacy First • No account. All data stays on your device • No ads, no analytics, nothing leaves your phone ■ Why "End by Time"? In FocusTasks, sessions always end when the timer runs out — even if the task isn't finished. This design uses the Zeigarnik effect: a psychological finding that people remember unfinished tasks better and are more motivated to resume them. By stopping mid-task when the timer ends, your work naturally stays "in progress", making it easier to pick up again later. It lowers the mental barrier to restarting and helps you build a sustainable study and work habit. ■ Great For • Building a study habit for school, exams or certifications • Staying on track while working from home • Anyone who never sticks with task management apps • People looking for a simple, privacy-friendly focus timer ■ Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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FocusLab is a clean focus timer for deep work, study, and intentional attention. Start a focus session, stay on track with a minimal timer, and review your progress with simple statistics. FocusLab keeps the core experience lightweight: choose a session length, focus, finish, and see how your attention builds over time. Free features: • Focus timer for everyday sessions • Basic statistics for minutes, completed sessions, streaks, and average length • Session review notes • Live Activities and widgets • Local-first focus tracking FocusLab Premium unlocks deeper tools: • Deep and Ultradian focus modes • Focus Score and score breakdown • Weekly focus charts • 30-day consistency heatmap • Insights by mode, interruptions, reviews, and patterns • Full session history and editing • Shareable focus summary cards FocusLab is designed for people who want fewer distractions and better feedback, not another noisy productivity system. If you decide to get a FocusLab Premium subscription, your purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. One year costs $14.99. Active subscriptions will be auto-renewed 24 hours before the expiry date. You can manage subscriptions from an Account in iTunes after subscribing, and you’ll also be able to cancel the auto-renewing subscription at any time. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription to FocusLab Premium before your trial expires. Terms & Conditions: https://yahenskyi.dev/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://yahenskyi.dev/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

FocusTasks4 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusTasks at every 2 days against Pomodoro Timer's every 3 weeks. FocusTasks also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. FocusTasks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusTasks ships an update every 2 days, Pomodoro Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FocusTasks versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTasksPomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoku, K.K.Volodymyr Yahenskyi

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusTasks

Subscriptions1
  • Support$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Small Support$0.99
  • Medium Support$3.99
  • Large Support$69.99
2 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly plan$1.997 Days
  • Annual plan7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusTasks free?
FocusTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusTasks or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Neither FocusTasks nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusTasks or Pomodoro Timer?
FocusTasks ships an update every 2 days, and Pomodoro Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, FocusTasks was updated on August 14, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on September 24, 2026.

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