# Flat Tomato (Time Management) vs Focused Work

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focused Work at weekly against Flat Tomato (Time Management)'s fortnightly. Flat Tomato (Time Management)'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flat Tomato (Time Management) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focused Work sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flat Tomato (Time Management) against 4.7 for Focused Work. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 522 and 603 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Flat Tomato (Time Management)'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Focused Work's.

Flat Tomato (Time Management) ships an update fortnightly, Focused Work weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flat Tomato (Time Management) | Focused Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-tomato-time-management/id719462746/reviews) | **[4.7 (603 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 522 | **603** |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [健 卜](https://appshunter.io/developer/719462749) | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) |

## What reviewers say

### Flat Tomato (Time Management)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-tomato-time-management/id719462746)

This app helps users improve productivity by minimizing distractions and tracking time spent on various activities. It offers integrations with popular services and is available on multiple Apple devices. Users can access premium features through subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Time tracking for activities, Distraction blocking, Integration with Todoist and Evernote, Apple Watch Complications, Task management (Mac version), Statistics and reporting

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium Subscription | $2.49 | per year |
| One Month Pro Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| POMO Tier1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| POMO Tier2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| POMO Tier3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| One Year Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Perpetual Pro Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Aesthetic design
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for productivity
- 👍 Integrates well with other apps
- 🚀 Effective time management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Syncing problems with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Todoist integration not working
- Pomodoro points not syncing properly
- Inability to change theme or clock face
- Notifications not working as expected
- Crashes when trying to access statistics

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize timer lengths
- Better integration with Todoist
- Desktop app for cross-device sync
- More themes and customization options
- Improved Apple Watch app functionality


### Focused Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394)

This app helps users improve focus and productivity through structured timed sessions. It offers customizable timers, goal setting, and distraction blocking to build healthy work habits.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus sessions, Pomodoro and Flowmodoro templates, Distraction blocking, Reflection and goal tracking, Statistics and charts, Live Activities and widgets

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Little Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 GAME CHANGER
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Good Product
- 🚀 Phenomenal
- 👍 Great productivity app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Shouldn't be a subscription
- 🐛 Reminders are annoying
- 🔒 Stop nagging people for reviews
- 🔒 App for iwatch is still missing in 2025.
- 🔒 Could be an amazing timer

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Stuck on a session: Gap time
- Desktop doesn't sync with phone

**Requested features**

- Need iwatch app
- Calendar integration?
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flat Tomato (Time Management) free?

Flat Tomato (Time Management) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focused Work free?

Focused Work is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flat Tomato (Time Management) or Focused Work?

Focused Work is rated higher. Flat Tomato (Time Management) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Focused Work averages 4.7 from 603 ratings.

### Do Flat Tomato (Time Management) or Focused Work have ads?

Neither Flat Tomato (Time Management) nor Focused Work shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flat Tomato (Time Management) or Focused Work?

Flat Tomato (Time Management) ships an update fortnightly, and Focused Work weekly. Most recently, Flat Tomato (Time Management) was updated on October 16, 2026 and Focused Work on October 16, 2026.

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