Comparison

FocusPal 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

FocusPal

This app offers a personalized Pomodoro timer experience by allowing users to create a "Pal" from their own photos. It includes features to block distractions, display a live countdown on the Lock Screen, and track focus sessions with detailed reports.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pal companion from photos
  • Pomodoro timer with adjustable durations
  • Focus Shield to block distractions
  • Live countdown on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
  • Animated Pal companions
  • Customizable focus backgrounds
  • Focus time tracking and stats reports
Features
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FocusPal is a Pomodoro timer with a Pal you create from your own photo — plus Focus Shield to keep distractions out of reach and a live countdown on your Lock Screen. Create a Pal from a photo of your favorite pet, plush toy, or little companion, then let it stay with you while you work, study, read, write, or build a better daily routine. Instead of staring at a plain countdown, FocusPal gives your focus session a friendly presence on screen. CREATE YOUR OWN PAL Turn a photo into a personal Pal, choose a cozy spot, and bring it to life with companion animations. Your Pal can be a pet, a toy, or anything that makes your focus space feel more personal. FOCUS WITH POMODORO SESSIONS Start a focus session, stay with one task, then take a short or long break when it is time to reset. Customize your focus duration, break duration, long break length, and cycle rhythm to match the way you actually work. BLOCK DISTRACTIONS WITH FOCUS SHIELD Decide what stays out of reach while you focus. Focus Shield uses Screen Time to hold back the apps and websites you choose, then clears itself when your session ends or you start a break. Pick Strict to shield everything blockable, Allowlist to keep a few exceptions open, or Loose to leave your phone exactly as it is. SEE YOUR TIMER AT A GLANCE Your session stays visible on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, so you can check the time left without unlocking your phone or reopening the app. ENJOY DIFFERENT PAL ANIMATIONS Your Pal is not just a static image. FocusPal supports animated Pal companions, making each focus session feel more alive and less mechanical. CUSTOMIZE YOUR FOCUS SPACE Choose from different focus backgrounds and create a calm space for your timer and Pal. Whether you prefer a cozy room, a bright sky, or a softer scene, FocusPal helps your focus space feel like your own. TRACK YOUR FOCUS TIME Review your focus history with dedicated stats reports. See your weekly, monthly, and yearly focus patterns, and understand how your sessions add up over time. GOOD FOR - Studying - Deep work - Reading - Writing - Homework - Creative work - Work sessions - Gentle Pomodoro routines - Building a focus habit FocusPal is built for people who want a simple Pomodoro timer with a softer, more personal feeling. It gives you a timer, breaks, Pal animations, focus backgrounds, and progress reports in one calm place. Terms of Use: https://focuspalapp.com/en/term-of-service Privacy Policy: https://focuspalapp.com/en/privacy-policy

About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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Pomodoro Timer turns focus into something you can see. Set the timer, get to work, and every session you finish plants a tomato in your garden. Stay consistent and watch your harvest, your streak, and your progress grow day after day. Distractions are handled for you. Choose the apps that pull you away and they stay silenced for as long as your focus session runs, powered by Apple Screen Time. Blocking is free and unlimited, with no paywall and no catch. A FOCUS TIMER THAT FEELS GOOD Classic Pomodoro technique: focused work sessions with short and long breaks Adjustable focus and break lengths that match the way you work Auto start breaks so you never lose your rhythm Gentle chimes and soft haptics mark the end of every session A calm, cozy design with Pomo, your tomato companion who cheers you on REAL APP BLOCKING, COMPLETELY FREE Block social media, games, and any other distracting apps during focus Built on Apple Screen Time, so blocked apps genuinely stay blocked Unlimited apps and unlimited sessions on the free plan GROW YOUR HARVEST Every finished focus session earns a tomato for your garden Set a daily goal and watch your basket fill up Build a daily streak worth protecting, with friendly reminders before it breaks TRACK WHAT MATTERS Organize your focus into projects for work, study, reading, or anything else See your focus time, sessions, and trends at a glance Simple, honest stats that show your effort adding up ALWAYS WITHIN REACH Live Activity keeps your timer on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island Home Screen widget shows your streak and today's harvest Notifications let you know when it is time to work or time to rest WHY THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE WORKS Working in short, timed sessions with regular breaks keeps your mind fresh and makes big tasks feel manageable. Students use it to study for exams, professionals use it for deep work, and anyone can use it to beat procrastination. Pomodoro Timer adds one more ingredient: a reason to come back tomorrow. GO PRO WHEN YOU ARE READY The core experience is free forever: the timer, app blocking, streaks, and your garden. Pomodoro Pro unlocks an unlimited daily harvest, unlimited projects, and your full history with advanced charts. Start your first session today. Your garden is waiting. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/83a831cd-dc29-41d8-926f-ea6a16d82d54 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aBlm_7VQSgd94Xf-oC8m_cUfM45T9LGiGRzvnZUyZ5E/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

FocusPal4 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

FocusPal and Pomodoro Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. FocusPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FocusPal versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusPalPomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLIFEPLUS TECH LTDAndrii Kulchytskyi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FocusPal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$26.99
2 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pomodoro Weekly with 3 days trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pomodoro Timer Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusPal free?
FocusPal 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 FocusPal or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Neither FocusPal nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

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