# Focus To vs Pomodoro Focus Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pomodoro Focus Timer at free against Focus To's free with in-app purchases. Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on device support (6 vs 4). Focus To's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 294) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus To sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Focus To against 4.9 for Pomodoro Focus Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 294, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Focus To's written reviews are positive against 82% of Pomodoro Focus Timer's.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Pomodoro Focus Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Pomodoro Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews) | **[4.9 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer/id1504867122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 294 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 100 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Pawanpreet Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/872471196) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with task management to boost productivity. Organize tasks, set reminders, and track your focused work sessions with detailed reports. Syncs across all your devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with customizable lengths, Task and project organization, Recurring tasks and reminders, Detailed time tracking reports, Cross-platform synchronization, White noise for focus

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus To-Do Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-designed interface
- 🚀 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 💡 Useful Pomodoro technique integration
- 🌱 Motivating gamification features
- 📊 Detailed analytics and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Cluttered or confusing interface
- 🕰️ Timer resets or disappears unexpectedly
- 🚫 Paywall locks core features

**Reported bugs**

- Pomodoro timer not working correctly
- Data/progress resets randomly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Calendar integration
- Ability to pause/resume Pomodoro sessions
- More customization options
- Improved Apple Watch app functionality


### Pomodoro Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer/id1504867122)

This app combines a minimalist timer with a to-do list to enhance focus and productivity. It utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to help users manage tasks and work sessions effectively, offering customizable breaks and session lengths. Real-time syncing ensures your progress is available across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus and break sessions, Integrated to-do list with task pinning, Apple Watch app with complications, Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, Real-time iCloud sync, Focus session statistics and heatmap

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomodoro Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pomodoro Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Snack-Sized Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lunch-sized Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pizza-sized Tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pomodoro Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean, minimalist design
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💰 Completely free with no ads
- ⏱️ Effective focus and productivity tool
- 🎯 Core Pomodoro functionality works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Notification sound too quiet/similar to other alerts
- 🐛 Timer stops when screen locks
- ⌚ Apple Watch notifications unreliable
- 🎨 No dark theme option
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't work when screen is off or app is in background
- Apple Watch notifications don't arrive until app is reopened
- Pause/resume function doesn't actually pause the timer
- App crashes occasionally
- Tasks with similar names don't create properly

**Requested features**

- Dark theme/dark mode
- Vibration option on timer completion
- Horizontal/landscape mode support
- Background sound options (rain, ocean waves, etc.)
- Customizable notification sounds and volume


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus To or Pomodoro Focus Timer?

Pomodoro Focus Timer is rated higher. Focus To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Pomodoro Focus Timer averages 4.9 from 294 ratings.

### Do Focus To or Pomodoro Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Focus To nor Pomodoro Focus Timer shows ads.

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

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pomodoro Focus Timer monthly. Most recently, Focus To was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pomodoro Focus Timer on September 8, 2026.

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