PomoBrew vs Pomodoro Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PomoBrew
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Turn focused work into a calm coffee ritual. Coffee Pomodoro is a thoughtfully designed focus timer that pairs the Pomodoro technique with warm coffee-inspired visuals and optional café ambience. Choose a coffee, set your focus and break durations, and move through each session with a clear, relaxing rhythm. No sign-up is required. BUILD YOUR FOCUS RHYTHM Create custom Pomodoro sessions Adjust focus, short break, long break, and cycle settings Start breaks automatically for a seamless routine Pause, resume, or end a session at any time Receive notifications when focus or break time is complete MAKE EACH SESSION YOURS Choose from a collection of hot and iced coffees, including espresso, latte, cappuccino, cold brew, and more. Your selected coffee becomes part of the session experience, giving every focus block a little character. CALM CAF AMBIENCE Add gentle café background sound to your sessions and adjust the volume to suit your environment. You can also focus in silence whenever you prefer. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Review completed Pomodoros, daily focus minutes, recent sessions, and your focus streak. Session summaries show your selected coffee, target duration, actual focus time, and completion date. BETTER BREAKS Short and long break screens help you step away intentionally, with simple prompts for breathing and hydration before the next focus block. PREMIUM COFFEES Some hot and iced coffee selections are available with an optional monthly subscription. Purchases can be restored using the same Apple Account after reinstalling the app. Coffee Pomodoro keeps productivity simple: choose your coffee, start the timer, and focus on what matters. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doesoftware.com/coffee-pomodoro.html
Pomodoro Focus
This app helps you discover your optimal work rhythm with personalized session recommendations. It offers various focus and break timers without guilt or pressure, adapting to your attention patterns.
- Personalized work rhythm recommendations
- Multiple focus and break timer options
- Gentle attention nudges
- Daily summary and history tracking
- Live Activity integration
- Unlimited work contexts (with purchase)
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ReFocus answers one question: how should I work best today? It picks the right rhythm for you, from Pomodoro (25/5) to 40/10, 52/17 or 90-minute Deep Work, and when your attention drifts, it simply helps you come back. No blocking, no badges, no guilt. HOW IT WORKS • Answer four short questions once, in about 30 seconds • Get a daily recommendation that fits how you focus • Start with one tap; ReFocus gently notices when you step away • Two quick taps after each session make tomorrow's pick better FREE All methods, focus and break timer, Live Activity, gentle nudges, daily summary, this week's history and up to 3 work contexts, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. REFOCUS PLUS, ONE-TIME PURCHASE Apple Watch and complication, widgets, iCloud sync, month view and trends, focus insights and unlimited contexts. No subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your devices and in your own iCloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PomoBrew at 15.0 against Pomodoro Focus's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. PomoBrew sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Pomodoro Focus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PomoBrew ships an update every 6 days, Pomodoro Focus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PomoBrew | Pomodoro Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DOE SOFTWARE LTD | Mikail Yurt |
In-app purchases
PomoBrew
- Premium Coffees$1.991 Month
Pomodoro Focus
- Space pack$0.99
- Home pack$0.99
- Build pack$0.99
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- Minimal pack$0.99
- Calm pack$0.99
- Food pack$0.99
- Abstract pack$0.99
- ReFocus Plus$1.99
- Momo$1.99
- All scenes$4.99









