FocusBlocks Sage vs Pomodoro Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FocusBlocks Sage
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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 ---------------------------------
Pomodoro Timer
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FocusBlocks Sage ships an update every 2 months, Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | FocusBlocks Sage | Pomodoro Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yusuke Takeuchi | Givailson Neves |
In-app purchases
FocusBlocks Sage
No in-app purchases
Pomodoro Timer
No in-app purchases
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