# Pommie Lite vs Focused Work

Pommie Lite and Focused Work both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Focused Work's written reviews are positive against 40% of Pommie Lite's. Focused Work also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (605 vs 9). Pommie Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focused Work sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pommie Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focused Work holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focused Work has 605 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Pommie Lite's written reviews are positive against 85% of Focused Work's.

Pommie Lite ships an update every 2 months, Focused Work weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pommie Lite | Focused Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-lite-pomodoro-timer/id952314246/reviews) | **[4.7 (605 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **605** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **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 Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-lite-pomodoro-timer/id952314246)

Manage your time with strict work and break periods to enhance focus and productivity. This app guides you through cycles of focused work followed by short and long breaks.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free interface, Audio and visual alerts, iOS notification controls, Planner view, Dynamic Text and VoiceOver support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Lite free?

Pommie Lite is free to download, 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 Lite or Focused Work?

Focused Work is rated higher. Pommie Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Focused Work averages 4.7 from 605 ratings.

### Do Pommie Lite or Focused Work have ads?

Neither Pommie Lite nor Focused Work shows ads.

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

Pommie Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Focused Work weekly. Most recently, Pommie Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Focused Work on October 22, 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.*