Comparison

FocusTasks vs Pomica

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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. β–  Main Features β€’ Pomodoro timer: work and break sessions switch automatically β€” durations are fully customizable β€’ Task management: organize your day with "Today's Focus" and a backlog β€’ Stats & streaks: daily, weekly and monthly focus time with a streak counter β€’ Share your wins: post "6 pomodoros done today!" in one tap β€’ Home screen widget: your next task and a start button, right on the home screen β€’ Apple Watch: start, pause and complete tasks from your wrist β€’ Notifications: get notified when a session ends, even in the background β€’ Dark mode / available in 9 languages β–  Privacy First β€’ No account. All data stays on your device β€’ No ads, no analytics, nothing leaves your phone β–  Why "End by Time"? In FocusTasks, sessions always end when the timer runs out β€” 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. β–  Great For β€’ Building a study habit for school, exams or certifications β€’ Staying on track while working from home β€’ Anyone who never sticks with task management apps β€’ People looking for a simple, privacy-friendly focus timer β–  Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pomica

Features
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Pomica is a customizable Pomodoro timer that lets you focus with your favorite images, colors, and number fonts. Choose a photo or illustration, crop it into a square, and turn it into your own timer design. The live number timer runs separately from the image, keeping time clear while preserving your chosen look. MAKE IT YOURS β€’ Create an original timer with any image β€’ Crop images inside the app β€’ Choose a number font β€’ Change timer colors and designs β€’ Save your designs for quick access STAY FOCUSED β€’ Set work and break durations β€’ Manage tasks from the timer screen β€’ Automatically record work and break time β€’ Add long breaks where you need them β€’ Turn countdown sounds on or off Build a timer that fits your style and make daily focus easier to continue. Some features require an in-app purchase.

Screenshots

FocusTasks4 screens
Pomica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusTasks at none against Pomica's shown. FocusTasks also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusTasks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pomica sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusTasks ships an update every 2 days, Pomica weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
FocusTasks versus Pomica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTasksPomica
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoku, K.K.Sota Ninomiya

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
1 purchases

Pomica

One-time1
  • PomoRoom PRO$4.99

Questions

Is FocusTasks free?
FocusTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomica free?
Pomica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusTasks or Pomica have ads?
Pomica shows ads; FocusTasks does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusTasks or Pomica?
FocusTasks ships an update every 2 days, and Pomica weekly. Most recently, FocusTasks was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pomica on October 28, 2026.

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