Comparison

Focus Keeper vs Pomodoro Timer

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

Head to head
About

Focus Keeper

This app helps boost productivity and combat procrastination using the Pomodoro technique. It breaks tasks into focused work intervals followed by breaks, ideal for students, professionals, and individuals managing ADHD. Track your progress and stay on task with customizable settings and an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer with customizable sessions
  • Study and exam timer functionality
  • ADHD-friendly structured technique
  • Productivity time tracker with charts
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Customizable break lengths
Features
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Focus Keeper is the ultimate focus timer and Pomodoro timer designed to help you boost productivity and fight against procrastination. Whether you're a student preparing for an exam, managing ADHD, or simply trying to stay focused, this app is here to make your time management easier. By leveraging the original Pomodoro method, Focus Keeper helps you break down your tasks into manageable intervals and balance work with breaks, so you can stay on track without burning out. With a built-in study tracker, customizable settings, and an intuitive design, Focus Keeper is ideal for those who need a reliable exam timer or just want to track their progress efficiently. Focus Keeper: Pomodoro Timer, Exam Timer, ADHD Pomodoro – Stay true to the original technique with 25-minute sessions followed by short breaks to keep your mind sharp. Customizable Focus Timer – Adjust the length of your sessions, short breaks, and long breaks to suit your workflow. Exam Timer & Study Timer – Ideal for students and professionals, the product acts as a perfect exam timer to help you easily manage study sessions. ADHD Friendly – Tailored for those with ADHD, the app’s structured technique helps improve concentration and task completion. Time Tracker – Track your productivity over time with insightful charts and fight against ADHD and procrastination. Simple Interface – With a clean and intuitive design, it's easy to set up your focus timer and start working on your tasks immediately. How Its Works? Set Your Focus Timer & Study Timer– Choose a task and set the clock for 25 minutes. Work Until the Rings – Stay focused on your task until the Pomodoro rings. Take a Short Break – Enjoy a 5-minute break after each session to refresh your mind. Long Breaks – After completing 4 focus sessions, take a longer break of 20-30 minutes to recharge. The app automatically starts the next session, so you can stay productive without interruptions. Who Can Benefit? Whether you're a student needing a reliable study timer for exams, a professional managing multiple tasks, or someone who struggles with ADHD, the concentration app is the perfect tool. The app provides a structured routine, making it easier to avoid distractions and procrastination. Its built-in time tracker and customizable settings ensure that you can stay productive in any environment, from the office to the study room. Why ? Unlike other apps, Focus Keeper offers an original Pomodoro experience while giving you full control over how you manage your focus sessions. Whether you're using it as an exam timer, a study timer, or to manage ADHD, its versatile features and easy-to-use interface make it stand out. Track your productivity over time, customize your features, and use it as a stopwatch for specific tasks – all while avoiding procrastination and staying on task. Read our terms and conditions at https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/36391786 Read our privacy policy at https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/36391786 [ Support: support@pixo.co ]

About

Pomodoro Timer

This app uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you focus on tasks and avoid burnout. It offers customizable timers, task management, and insightful reports to build consistent work habits. Live Activities and widgets allow for seamless tracking on your lock or home screen.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro timer
  • Task and habit-focused workflow
  • Live Activities & widgets
  • Insightful focus reports
  • Minimal, distraction-free design
  • Optional soundscapes
  • Cross-device support
Features
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Master your time. Achieve more. Feel great. Porotimer is a focus timer and productivity system built around the Pomodoro Technique, helping you stay focused, avoid burnout, and build sustainable work habits. Whether you’re studying for exams, coding, writing, or working on daily tasks, Porotimer helps you stay in flow with structured focus sessions and intentional breaks. --- [+] Why Porotimer works Porotimer goes beyond a simple Pomodoro timer. It helps you build rhythm, consistency, and real focus, not just count minutes. You’ll feel: • Less overwhelmed • More energized • More consistent day after day --- [+] Key Features: • Customizable Pomodoro timer Adjust work sessions, short breaks, and long breaks to match your energy. • Task & habit-focused workflow Always know what to focus on next and build momentum naturally. • Live Activities & widgets Track your focus session directly from your Lock Screen or Home Screen. • Insightful focus reports View daily, weekly, and monthly focus data to understand how you really work. • Minimal, distraction-free design Designed for deep focus, not endless configuration. • Optional soundscapes Stay in the zone with calming background sounds. • Works across devices Focus anytime, anywhere. You can access your sessions, report, daily note on mobile or web app. --- [+] Who is Porotimer for? • Students preparing for exams or deep study sessions • Professionals managing focused work blocks • Creators, developers, and writers who value deep work • Anyone struggling with distractions or procrastination Porotimer provides a simple structure that makes it easier to start, stay focused, and finish what matters. --- [+] Coming Soon • Desktop apps • Calendar & task integrations --- Start your first focus session today and experience the power of intentional focus. --- Pomodoro® is a registered trademark of Francesco Cirillo. This app is inspired by the technique and is not affiliated with the trademark holder. Terms of Use: https://porotimer.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://porotimer.com/policy

Screenshots

Focus Keeper4 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus Keeper and Pomodoro Timer both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pomodoro Timer's written reviews are positive against 68% of Focus Keeper's. Focus Keeper's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Keeper sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Focus Keeper against 4.8 for Pomodoro Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Keeper has 32K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Focus Keeper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pomodoro Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, Pomodoro Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus Keeper versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus KeeperPomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32K ratings)4.8 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size872 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIXO IncorporationApproud Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Focus Keeper

All ratings31,537 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,047 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative23.3%

Pomodoro Timer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Focus Keeper

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer randomly stops counting down
  • White noise that can't be turned off
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch support
  • Ability to label/categorize tasks
  • Sync with calendar/to-do apps
  • More sound/music options
  • Customizable break durations

Pomodoro Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Focus Keeper

Subscriptions10
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month$12.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year$34.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard$49.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Focus Keeper Pro$99.99
  • Focus Keeper Pro$199.99
4 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Access | Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Access | Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Access | Yearly$29.951 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro Access | Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Keeper free?
Focus Keeper 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, Focus Keeper or Pomodoro Timer?
Focus Keeper and Pomodoro Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 32K and 15 ratings respectively.
Do Focus Keeper or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Neither Focus Keeper nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Keeper or Pomodoro Timer?
Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, and Pomodoro Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Focus Keeper was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on September 7, 2026.

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