# 25 minutes vs FocusCommit

The clearest difference is rating: 25 minutes at 4.8 against FocusCommit's 4.1. 25 minutes also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 19) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.1). FocusCommit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

25 minutes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

25 minutes ships an update every 6 weeks, FocusCommit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 25 minutes | FocusCommit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25-minutes-time-management/id892077009/reviews)** | [4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuscommit-pomodoro-timer/id1488575394/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [益 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/507847900) | [InnoBee](https://appshunter.io/developer/520931969) |

## What reviewers say

### 25 minutes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25-minutes-time-management/id892077009)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Pomodoro Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### FocusCommit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuscommit-pomodoro-timer/id1488575394)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yearly subscription | $8.99 | one-time |
| Focus, Commit Lifetime Deal | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 70 ratings, while FocusCommit averages 4.1 from 19 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 October 3, 2026 and FocusCommit on October 18, 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.*
