Pomodoro Timer vs Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodoro Timer
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A calm, minimalist Pomodoro timer that helps you concentrate in short, focused bursts with regular breaks. Start a 25-minute focus session, take a 5-minute break, and repeat. Durations are fully configurable to match your own rhythm. FOCUS, AT A GLANCE - Clean, distraction-free timer with no clutter or unnecessary screens - Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, so your session is visible without opening the app - Home Screen widget for a quick glance at your progress - Keep-screen-on option while a session is running TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Daily focus time, streaks, and completed sessions - Session history with a 7-day, 30-day, and all-time view APPLE WATCH COMPANION - A themed, phone-tethered Apple Watch app with haptics, so you can start, check, and control sessions from your wrist SYNCED ACROSS YOUR DEVICES - Stats, settings, and theme sync automatically via iCloud POMODORO PRO Unlock the full experience with an optional one-time Pro upgrade: - Unlimited session history and detailed trends - Streaks, goals, and weekly insights - Custom themes and matching alternate app icons - Ambient focus sounds to help you settle in No account or sign-in is required โ everything works immediately. Pro is a single one-time purchase, not a subscription: buy it once and it's yours for good.
Focus
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Make time for what matters, one focused session at a time. Focus brings a Pomodoro timer, tasks, and useful progress tracking together on your iPhone. GIVE EACH SESSION A PURPOSE Choose what you want to work on, then start the timer. Keep reading, writing, revision, and everyday work in a simple task list. Add daily time goals to the tasks you want to make room for. FIND YOUR RHYTHM Use a Pomodoro timer with focus periods and breaks, adjust the durations to suit your day, or switch to the stopwatch when you want to count up. Pause, resume, or end a session as your plans change. SEE WHERE YOUR TIME WENT Review your sessions and weekly focus time. See time by task and follow your progress toward a daily goal, so your next session starts with a clearer picture. KEEP YOUR TIMER IN VIEW Follow an active session with Live Activities on your iPhone. On supported iPhone models, your timer can also appear in the Dynamic Island. BRING YOUR DEVICES TOGETHER Use Focus on iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch. Sync your Focus data through your private iCloud database when iCloud is available. Local features work without creating a Focus account. Start with one task. Make a little time. Build from there.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus at none against Pomodoro Timer's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pomodoro Timer | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stanislav Pavlovichev | Ayush Deolasee |
In-app purchases
Pomodoro Timer
- Lifetime$9.99
Focus
No in-app purchases









