# Pommie vs Focus Space

The clearest difference is price: Focus Space at Free against Pommie's $3.99. Pommie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (78% vs 56%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Focus Space is free to download; Pommie costs $3.99 up front. Focus Space sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pommie asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pommie against 4.6 for Focus Space. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 57 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Pommie's written reviews are positive against 56% of Focus Space's.

Pommie ships an update monthly, Focus Space every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pommie | Focus Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-pomodoro-timer/id933199616/reviews) | **[4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geoff Hackworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/463855590) | [Aliaksei Prazhenik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054910351) |

## 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


### Focus Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548)

Enhance concentration with customizable timers for focused work, study, or any activity. Track progress, set reminders, and create personalized schedules to boost productivity and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Activity timer for focused sessions, Pomodoro timer with custom intervals, Playlist timer for daily routines, Daily focus reminders, Progress tracking and statistics, Customizable focus sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Productivity & Focus | $2.99 | per month |
| Focus Timer Yearly (60% off) | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pommie free?

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

### Is Focus Space free?

Focus Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pommie or Focus Space?

Focus Space is rated higher. Pommie averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Focus Space averages 4.6 from 57 ratings.

### Do Pommie or Focus Space have ads?

Neither Pommie nor Focus Space shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pommie or Focus Space?

Pommie ships an update monthly, and Focus Space every 2 months. Most recently, Pommie was updated on September 23, 2026 and Focus Space on August 12, 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.*