# Forest vs Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Forest at 50K against Pomodoro Timer's 2. Pomodoro Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forest sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest has 50K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Forest ships an update weekly, Pomodoro Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forest | Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-for-productivity/id866450515/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-saintfocus/id6747767095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 840 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEEKRTECH CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/469475888) | [NAREK TALATINIAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652925376) |

## What reviewers say

### Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-for-productivity/id866450515)

This app helps you stay focused by growing a virtual forest while you avoid your phone. Earn rewards, unlock new trees, and even plant real trees on Earth through a partnership. It offers tools to block distractions and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Virtual forest growth, App blocking with Allow Lists, Real tree planting partnership, Detailed statistics and insights, Co-planting with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual (Early Bird) | $32.49 | per year |
| Annual (Early Bird) | $35.99 | per year |
| Bottle of Sunshine Elixir | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shovelful of Crystal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bonus Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Box of Sunshine Elixir | $1.99 | one-time |
| Select Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small pot of Crystal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bonus Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Elite Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large bag of Crystal | $10.99 | one-time |
| Select Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Bonus Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Cartful of Crystal | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Helps with focus and productivity
- 🌳 Motivating to grow a virtual forest
- 📊 Useful data and statistics
- 🌱 Ability to plant real trees
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive app locking can be frustrating
- 💰 Expensive to unlock new trees and features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 🕰️ Lack of pause/resume functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues
- Syncing and data loss problems
- Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/resume timers
- More customization options for the forest
- Integration with other productivity apps
- Easier way to earn coins for new trees


### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-saintfocus/id6747767095)

This app uses a Pomodoro-inspired timer to help Christians enhance focus and discipline. Earn virtual rewards like saints and sacred locations by completing focus sessions, fostering spiritual growth alongside productivity.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timers, Earn and collect saints, Discover sacred locations, Biographies of saints, Minimalist design, Build holy habits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $21.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access - 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access - 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access - 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access - 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access - 5 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forest free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Forest or Pomodoro Timer?

Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Forest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Forest or Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither Forest nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forest or Pomodoro Timer?

Forest ships an update weekly, and Pomodoro Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Forest was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*