# WriteOn vs Pomodoro & Focus Timer

The clearest difference is price: Pomodoro & Focus Timer at Free against WriteOn's $4.99. Pomodoro & Focus Timer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (87 vs 3). WriteOn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Pomodoro & Focus Timer is free to download; WriteOn costs $4.99 up front. Pomodoro & Focus Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. WriteOn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pomodoro & Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro & Focus Timer has 87 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of WriteOn's written reviews are positive against 47% of Pomodoro & Focus Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WriteOn ships an update monthly, Pomodoro & Focus Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WriteOn | Pomodoro & Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeon/id928746793/reviews) | **[4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-and-focus-timer-deep/id1542156522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pink Zombie Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559742330) | [Beaucode Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299742620) |

## What reviewers say

### WriteOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeon/id928746793)

This app helps writers manage and track their creative writing projects, from novels to short stories. Set word count and date targets, monitor daily progress, and organize chapters. Share your achievements on social media or back up your work securely.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple writing projects, Track daily word count and project progress, Organize individual chapters, Set target dates and word counts, Backup and restore projects, Customizable day/night modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pomodoro & Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-and-focus-timer-deep/id1542156522)

This nature-inspired focus timer helps you avoid distractions and stay productive. Ideal for students and home office users, it offers a clean and simple interface to enhance concentration during study, work, writing, reading, or meditation.

**Highlights:** Nature-inspired focus timer, Avoid distractions, Enhance concentration, Clean and simple interface, Regular updates based on feedback

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Productivity | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Productivity | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Productivity | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Productivity | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Productivity | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Focus Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Productivity | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Productivity | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Productivity | $24.99 | one-time |
| Focus Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Productivity | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and aesthetics
- 🎶 Calming background music/sounds
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Simple and easy to use (for some)
- ✅ Well-made and functional (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Overpriced subscription/purchase fee
- 🚫 No free trial or unusable free version
- 💳 Forced subscription/payment upfront
- ❓ Confusing onboarding process
- 😠 Annoying forced selling/pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding info filled twice, still unusable
- Free trial option not clickable
- Charged immediately for free trial, no refund
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Alarm and other features seem glitchy

**Requested features**

- Add stopwatch mode
- Option for ticking clock sound
- Color coding for lists
- Syncing across devices
- Repeat option for tasks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WriteOn free?

WriteOn costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pomodoro & Focus Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WriteOn or Pomodoro & Focus Timer?

Pomodoro & Focus Timer is rated higher. WriteOn averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pomodoro & Focus Timer averages 4.3 from 87 ratings.

### Do WriteOn or Pomodoro & Focus Timer have ads?

Pomodoro & Focus Timer shows ads; WriteOn does not.

### Which is updated more often, WriteOn or Pomodoro & Focus Timer?

WriteOn ships an update monthly, and Pomodoro & Focus Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, WriteOn was updated on June 10, 2026 and Pomodoro & Focus Timer on September 23, 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.*