Comparison

FocusBlocks Sage 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

FocusBlocks Sage

Features
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Can't focus on studying or work? FocusBlocks combines the Pomodoro Technique with time blocking in one beautiful focus timer. See exactly when, what, and how long you focused — turning aimless days into productive ones. --- Solves Real Problems --- ・Hard to focus despite trying to study ・End of day feels lost: "What did I even do today?" ・Working from home but losing focus ・Can't find a study rhythm for exams ・Too many tasks, don't know where to start --- Key Features --- ■ Pomodoro Timer 25 minutes of focus, 5-minute break, repeat. Scientifically proven productivity boost. Fully customizable focus, break, and long break durations. ■ Time Blocking Plan your day with focus blocks on a timeline — morning reading, work sessions, afternoon study. Drag to adjust easily. ■ Visual Timeline A beautiful timeline shows your entire day at a glance. See what you should be doing right now. ■ Live Activities Timer displayed on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Check remaining time without opening the app. ■ Home & Lock Screen Widgets Display today's plan on your home screen. ■ Weekly Statistics Visualize focus time, session count, and completion rate with charts. ■ Routine Templates Save and reuse configurations like "Morning Routine," "Work Mode," or "Exam Prep." ■ Interruption Logging Record what broke your focus — phone calls, social media, colleagues. Build deeper focus through weekly review. --- Perfect For --- ・Students preparing for exams or learning a new skill ・Remote workers struggling to stay focused at home ・Morning routine or evening routine builders ・Freelancers managing their own time ・People with ADHD seeking focus structure ・Anyone fighting smartphone distractions --- More --- ・Full dark mode support ・16 languages supported ・Privacy first: all data stored on your device only --------------------------------- Sage Apps Series A collection of iOS utility apps designed for simplicity and ease of use. Unified design to make your day a little better. >> Search "Sage Apps" on the App Store for more ---------------------------------

About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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Pomodoro Timer is a focus timer built on the Pomodoro technique: you work with full attention for 25 minutes, take a short break, and every four blocks earn a long one. The ring fills as time passes, and its color tells you which mode you are in — red for focus, green for a break. No need to read the number. • Full-screen Focus mode, nothing on screen but the time, with the display kept awake • Daily goal and day streak, so the habit stays visible • Time focused, daily average, and the week in bars • History of the day's sessions • Breaks that start on their own, if you want them to • Your own presets: pick your durations and save them • Five languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French and German Everything stays on your device. No account, no email, and nothing sent anywhere.

Screenshots

FocusBlocks Sage4 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Timer at none against FocusBlocks Sage's shown. Pomodoro Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusBlocks Sage ships an update every 2 months, Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FocusBlocks Sage versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusBlocks SagePomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusuke TakeuchiGivailson Neves

In-app purchases

None

FocusBlocks Sage

No in-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusBlocks Sage free?
FocusBlocks Sage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusBlocks Sage or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
FocusBlocks Sage shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusBlocks Sage or Pomodoro Timer?
FocusBlocks Sage ships an update every 2 months, and Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, FocusBlocks Sage was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 31, 2026.

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