# Pommie vs Focus

The clearest difference is price: Focus at Free against Pommie's $3.99. Focus also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 88) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Pommie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (78% vs 57%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus is free to download; Pommie costs $3.99 up front. Focus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.4 for Focus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus has 1.8K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Pommie's written reviews are positive against 57% of Focus's.

Pommie ships an update monthly, Focus every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pommie | Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-pomodoro-timer/id933199616/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 56.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geoff Hackworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/463855590) | [Meaningful Things GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/896347016) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240)

This app helps users improve concentration and productivity by breaking work into structured intervals with scheduled breaks. It offers task management, detailed statistics, and syncs across all Apple devices, including Apple Watch and widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timer, Unlimited to-do lists, In-depth productivity statistics, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch app

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Focus - 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Focus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $27.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focus Early Bird | $29.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Patron Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time tracking
- 👍 Minimalist design
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 👍 Helpful for productivity
- 👍 Great for Pomodoro technique

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Forced to pay for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite intro screen
- Prompts to set up app on every open
- Timer resets unexpectedly
- Sync issues between iPhone, iPad, and Watch
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to duplicate tasks
- Calendar integration
- Background sounds
- Customizable timer lengths
- Automatic focus mode switching


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pommie free?

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

### Is Focus free?

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

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

Pommie is rated higher. Pommie averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Focus averages 4.4 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Pommie or Focus have ads?

Neither Pommie nor Focus shows ads.

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

Pommie ships an update monthly, and Focus every 10 days. Most recently, Pommie was updated on September 23, 2026 and Focus on September 23, 2026.

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