Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs FocusKind

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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PomoKit is a private, focus-first Pomodoro timer built to help you concentrate, beat procrastination, and build a routine that sticks β€” without ever giving up your data. Perfect for deep work, studying, writing, reading, and any task that deserves your full attention. Start a focus session, take structured breaks, log what you worked on, and watch your focus add up over time. Your focus, your data β€” and yours alone. Private by design No account, no login, no sign-up β€” just open the app and start All your data is stored locally on your device by default No analytics, no tracking, no ads, no third-party data collection Optional iCloud sync runs through your own private iCloud β€” never our servers Focus, the Pomodoro way A clean, distraction-free timer with calm visuals and haptics on every control Automatic focus β†’ short break β†’ long break cycles, with a free Classic 25/5 routine Start, pause, resume and skip with a single tap Premium presets for deep work: Deep Work 50/10, 52/17, and Ultradian 90/30 Build your own custom routines with your ideal focus and break lengths Stay in the zone Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, with a live countdown A real alarm at session end that rings even on silent (iOS 26+), with a reliable notification fallback Session-only Focus Lock: pause your most distracting apps while a focus session runs β€” automatically lifted the moment you pause or finish Log in seconds Organize sessions with categories like Work, Study, Personal, Creative, Health and Reading Add a quick note to remember what you actually worked on Create your own custom categories with icons and colors Understand your focus Daily goal and current streak to keep your momentum going This-week overview included free; unlock the full picture with Premium Total focus time and session counts across week, month, year and all time See exactly where your time goes with a clear category breakdown Make it yours Choose from beautiful themes and 12 accent colors Pick an alternate app icon to match your style Light, Dark or System appearance Keep your data Export a clean CSV of your full session history Sync securely across all your devices with iCloud Premium includes Session-only Focus Lock Premium presets and unlimited custom routines Full insights: streak, totals and category breakdown across week, month, year and all time Custom categories with your own icons and colors All themes, accent colors and alternate app icons CSV export of your session history iCloud sync across all your devices PomoKit stays simple while you focus, and powerful when you want the full picture β€” start a session in seconds, see your progress in minutes. Subscriptions Auto-renewable premium plans (1 month, 1 year) The yearly plan includes a free trial for new subscribers A one-time Lifetime unlock is also available Payment is charged to your Apple ID account Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple account settings Restore Purchases is available in-app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://darianhanci-legal.web.app/datenschutz

About

FocusKind

Features
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Make space for one thing with FocusKind, a flexible focus timer for work, study, movement, meditation, and meaningful time away from distractions. CREATE YOUR SESSION β€’ Choose a focus type and duration, including extended 120- and 180-minute sessions. β€’ Save reusable presets so favorite routines are ready in seconds. β€’ Keep your timer visible with Live Activities, Home Screen widgets, and Apple Watch support. SET THE ATMOSPHERE β€’ Pair sessions with ambient sounds and calming looped scenes. β€’ Use a distraction-free black screen when you want complete visual quiet. β€’ Open Spotify or Apple Music from inside the app. β€’ Premium members can unlock more scenes, sounds, and custom ambient photos or videos. REFLECT AND BUILD CONSISTENCY β€’ Review sessions on a calendar and see habits by focus type. β€’ Record optional journal notes and export them whenever you choose. β€’ Earn milestones for streaks and completed sessions. β€’ Receive gentle Focus Coach suggestions based on your session reflections. FOCUS WITH SUPPORT β€’ Learn practical breathing, posture, meditation, and stress-reset techniques. β€’ Premium includes an AI Focus Coach limited to focus, breathing, simple meditation, and gentle movement guidance. YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE Focus history and journal entries remain under your control. Apple Health integration is optional. FocusKind is a productivity and wellness-support toolβ€”not medical or mental-health care.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
FocusKind4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. Pomodoro Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FocusKind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pomodoro Timer versus FocusKind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerFocusKind
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCengiz Darian HanciChristian Simpson

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • PomoKit Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PomoKit Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PomoKit Premium Lifetime$22.99
1 purchases

FocusKind

One-time1
  • FocusKind Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusKind free?
FocusKind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or FocusKind have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor FocusKind shows ads.

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