# Pommie vs Focused Work

The clearest difference is price: Focused Work at Free against Pommie's $3.99. Focused Work also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Pommie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Focused Work is free to download; Pommie costs $3.99 up front. Focused Work sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pommie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focused Work holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focused Work has 603 ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Pommie's written reviews are positive against 85% of Focused Work's.

Pommie ships an update monthly, Focused Work weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pommie | Focused Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-pomodoro-timer/id933199616/reviews) | **[4.7 (603 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **603** |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geoff Hackworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/463855590) | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) |

## What reviewers say

### Pommie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-pomodoro-timer/id933199616)

Enhance concentration and efficiency with a structured time management tool. It divides work into focused intervals followed by short breaks, with longer breaks after a set number of cycles. Customize durations, receive alerts, and control the timer from notifications or Siri.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free interface, Audio and visual alerts, Configurable work/break durations, Interactive notifications, Planner view, Timer profiles, Siri shortcuts, Home/Lock Screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- ⌚️ Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscriptions
- 🚫 No data gathering
- 🚀 Works independently on Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 iPad widget doesn't work
- 🐛 Sound not working for some users
- 🐛 Watch app crashes on launch for some
- 🐛 Inconsistent sync between devices
- 🐛 Auto-start of next session can be disruptive

**Reported bugs**

- iPad widget doesn't work
- Sound not working for some users
- Apple Watch app crashes on launch
- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Auto-start of next session can be disruptive

**Requested features**

- Sound persistence like a timer
- Real-time sync between watch and phone timers
- Support for dynamic island and live widgets
- Automatic iCloud sync for timers
- White noise/ticking sound option


### Focused Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394)

This app helps users improve focus and productivity through structured timed sessions. It offers customizable timers, goal setting, and distraction blocking to build healthy work habits.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus sessions, Pomodoro and Flowmodoro templates, Distraction blocking, Reflection and goal tracking, Statistics and charts, Live Activities and widgets

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Little Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 GAME CHANGER
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Good Product
- 🚀 Phenomenal
- 👍 Great productivity app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Shouldn't be a subscription
- 🐛 Reminders are annoying
- 🔒 Stop nagging people for reviews
- 🔒 App for iwatch is still missing in 2025.
- 🔒 Could be an amazing timer

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Stuck on a session: Gap time
- Desktop doesn't sync with phone

**Requested features**

- Need iwatch app
- Calendar integration?
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pommie free?

Pommie costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focused Work free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pommie or Focused Work?

Focused Work is rated higher. Pommie averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Focused Work averages 4.7 from 603 ratings.

### Do Pommie or Focused Work have ads?

Neither Pommie nor Focused Work shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pommie or Focused Work?

Pommie ships an update monthly, and Focused Work weekly. Most recently, Pommie was updated on October 6, 2026 and Focused Work on October 16, 2026.

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