Comparison

FocusQuest vs Pomodoro RPG

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

Head to head
About

FocusQuest

Features
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Your focus timer is now an RPG. Start a session and your pixel-art hero sets off on a quest that lasts exactly as long as you stay focused โ€” every minute of real concentration moves them forward. FocusQuest turns the hardest part of deep work โ€” actually starting โ€” into the best part of your day. No guilt-trip charts. No streak-shaming. Just a quest board, a hero, and a world that grows a little every time you focus. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a quest from the daily board and set your timer. 2. Focus. Your hero adventures through scrolling pixel-art worlds while you work. 3. Finish and collect XP, gold, gear, and a longer streak. WHY YOU'LL ACTUALLY OPEN IT โ€ข A focus timer you look forward to โ€” Pomodoro sessions reimagined as quests โ€ข Real progression โ€” earn XP, gold, and armor every single session โ€ข Level up a character that mirrors your focus habit, with no level cap โ€ข Build daily streaks and see your whole focus history at a glance โ€ข Five hand-crafted pixel-art worlds to journey through โ€ข Calming soundscapes to drop into deep work fast โ€ข Group quests โ€” focus side by side with friends in real time โ€ข Works fully offline โ€” your focus shouldn't depend on a signal BUILT TO HELP YOU FOCUS, NOT DISTRACT YOU During a quest the world goes quiet: slow scrolling, nothing to tap, no noise. The game gets out of the way so you can do the work โ€” then celebrates you the moment you're done. NO PUNISHMENT, EVER Miss a day? Abandon a session? You never lose XP, gold, or gear you've already earned. FocusQuest only rewards you for showing up. MADE FOR Studying, deep work, writing, coding, reading, side projects, beating procrastination โ€” and anyone who's bounced off plain productivity timers. GOLD CARD MEMBERSHIP Go further with an optional Gold Card subscription: a monthly Guild Marks stipend, your complete focus history, daily perks, and the ability to host group quests. โ€ข Monthly: $4.99 USD per month โ€ข Annual: $39.99 USD per year (best value) FocusQuest is free to download and play. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at the time of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://focus-quest.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://focus-quest.app/terms/ Start your first quest today โ€” your focus has never looked this good.

About

Pomodoro RPG

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Turn every 25-minute work session into an adventure. Pomodoro RPG combines the proven Pomodoro Technique with RPG progression. Complete focus sessions to earn EXP, level up, unlock class skills, and defeat weekly bosses โ€” all offline. YOUR CHARACTER, YOUR RULES Choose from 4 base classes: Scholar, Warrior, Monk, or Rogue. Your session habits shape your stats. Progress through 6 tiers and unlock specialized classes at Tier 3. 40 playable classes await. THE GAME LOOP Complete a focus session โ†’ Earn EXP โ†’ Level up โ†’ Unlock perks โ†’ Defeat tougher weekly bosses. BUILT FOR REAL FOCUS โ€ข Fully offline โ€” no accounts, syncing, or distractions. โ€ข No paywalls. No energy gates. No pay-to-win. โ€ข Max 3 pauses per session โ€” discipline matters. โ€ข The Pomodoro Technique helps improve focus and reduce burnout. PROGRESSION SYSTEMS โ€ข Weekly Boss Battles โ€” 7 rotating bosses. Every session deals damage. Defeat them for rewards. โ€ข Kingdom Stages โ€” Build your world from Camp to Kingdom across 7 milestones. โ€ข Streak Shields โ€” Protect streaks from missed days. โ€ข Daily Focus Seeds โ€” Daily modifiers that boost EXP or stats. โ€ข Class Perks โ€” Unlock at Levels 3 and 7 based on your work style. QUESTS & TASKS โ€ข 14 daily, weekly, and milestone quests tied to real session patterns. โ€ข 57 preset tasks linked to character stats โ€” or create your own. โ€ข Daily and weekly resets keep goals fresh. FOR STUDENTS & WORKERS Built for anyone who needs structured focus: โ€ข Students โ€” gamified study sessions that make homework feel rewarding. โ€ข Workers โ€” track sessions and turn your workday into an RPG campaign. โ€ข Productivity seekers โ€” simple Pomodoro focus with RPG motivation. ENGLISH & VIETNAMESE SUPPORT Localized quests, class names, and flavor text. FREE TO PLAY All classes, quests, and boss battles are free. Optional cosmetic skins and character classes are available as in-app purchases โ€” no gameplay advantage. Start your first session. Level up.

Screenshots

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Pomodoro RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusQuest at none against Pomodoro RPG's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusQuest sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pomodoro RPG sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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FocusQuest versus Pomodoro RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusQuestPomodoro RPG
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size279 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaumon AungPham Tran Thai Bao

In-app purchases

7 purchases

FocusQuest

Subscriptions2
  • Gold Card โ€“ Monthly Membership$4.991 Month
  • Gold Card โ€“ Annual Membership$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pouch of Guild Marks$1.99
  • Satchel of Guild Marks$3.99
  • Chest of Guild Marks$7.99
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  • Vault of Guild Marks$16.99
  • Dragon's Hoard of Guild Marks$34.99
6 purchases

Pomodoro RPG

One-time6
  • Crimson Scholar$1.99
  • Azure Warrior$1.99
  • Jade Monk$1.99
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  • Amethyst Rogue$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Founder Pack$4.99

Questions

Is FocusQuest free?
FocusQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro RPG free?
Pomodoro RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusQuest or Pomodoro RPG have ads?
Pomodoro RPG shows ads; FocusQuest does not.

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