Comparison

25 minutes vs FocusCommit

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

Head to head
About

25 minutes

This app uses a timer to help you maintain high productivity while preventing burnout. It's designed to keep you focused and efficient during work sessions.

Highlights
  • Productivity timer
  • Burnout prevention
  • Focus enhancement
  • Time management tool
Features
Read full description

25 minutes helps you keep your productivity high avoiding burnout using the timer.

About

FocusCommit

This app combines the Pomodoro Technique with task management to enhance focus and combat procrastination. It offers features like Kanban boards, white noise, and analytics to help users manage their workflow and track progress effectively.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Kanban boards for task visualization
  • Smart sync with Google Tasks/Microsoft To-Do
  • White noise for concentration
  • Focus session analytics
  • Customizable work/break intervals
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
Features
Read full description

FocusCommit is your all-in-one focus timer and productivity app designed to help you beat procrastination, manage ADHD, and stay concentrated. Whether you're a student preparing for exams, a professional tackling deadlines, someone managing ADHD, or anyone looking to boost productivity — FocusCommit combines the proven Pomodoro Technique with powerful task management. **More Than Just a Timer** Unlike basic timer apps, FocusCommit integrates professional project management with focus-enhancing features: • **Kanban Boards** — Visualize your workflow and organize tasks effortlessly • **Smart Sync** — Connect with Google Tasks and Microsoft To-Do • **White Noise** — Ambient sounds to enhance concentration • **Analytics** — Track your focus sessions and measure progress • **Customizable Intervals** — Adjust work and break durations to fit your style • **Live Activities** — See your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island **Perfect For** • Students needing a study timer for effective learning • Professionals managing work intervals and deadlines • People with ADHD seeking structured focus sessions • Remote workers maintaining concentration at home • Anyone fighting procrastination **How It Works** 1. Add your tasks and organize them on the Kanban board 2. Start a focus session with the Pomodoro timer 3. Take timed breaks to recharge 4. Track your progress with detailed analytics 5. Sync across devices and stay organized Download FocusCommit and transform the way you work and study. --- Pomodoro Technique® and Pomodoro® are registered trademarks of Francesco Cirillo. This app is not affiliated with Francesco Cirillo.

Screenshots

25 minutes1 screens
FocusCommit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 25 minutes at 4.8 against FocusCommit's 4.2. 25 minutes also leads on ratings volume (71 vs 18) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.1). FocusCommit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (53% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 25 minutes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusCommit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

25 minutes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of 25 minutes's written reviews are positive against 53% of FocusCommit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

25 minutes ships an update every 6 weeks, FocusCommit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
25 minutes versus FocusCommit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter25 minutesFocusCommit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (71 ratings) — better4.2 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews53.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer益 李InnoBee

Customer experience

25 minutes

All ratings71 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

FocusCommit

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

25 minutes

One-time1
  • Remove Pomodoro Ads$0.99
4 purchases

FocusCommit

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Monthly$0.99
  • Yearly subscription$8.99
  • Focus, Commit Lifetime Deal$29.99

Questions

Is 25 minutes free?
25 minutes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusCommit free?
FocusCommit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 25 minutes or FocusCommit?
25 minutes is rated higher. 25 minutes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while FocusCommit averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.
Do 25 minutes or FocusCommit have ads?
25 minutes shows ads; FocusCommit does not.
Which is updated more often, 25 minutes or FocusCommit?
25 minutes ships an update every 6 weeks, and FocusCommit every 3 weeks. Most recently, 25 minutes was updated on November 1, 2026 and FocusCommit on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons