# Focus To vs Session Pomodoro Focus Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer at every 5 days against Focus To's every 5 weeks. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Focus To's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 364). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus To sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Session Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.8 for Session Pomodoro Focus Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 364, 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 94% of Session Pomodoro Focus Timer's.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Session 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) | [4.8 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-pomodoro-focus-timer/id1521432881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 364 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Translucent LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540058390) |

## 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


### Session Pomodoro Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-pomodoro-focus-timer/id1521432881)

This app helps users improve focus and productivity by guiding them through timed work sessions and breaks. It blocks distracting websites and apps, mutes notifications, and automates workflow elements like Do Not Disturb and music playback. Users can also track their time and review their progress.

**Highlights:** Timed work and break sessions, Website and app blocking (Mac only), Mute Slack notifications, Automated Do Not Disturb, Music playback automation, Apple Calendar sync, Session progress tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Session monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Session yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Most complete Pomodoro timer
- 👍 Excellent focus app with great features
- 🔒 Helps with ADHD and focus
- 👍 Beautiful, intuitive, and user-friendly design
- 👍 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues between devices
- 🔒 Expensive subscription model, no one-time purchase option
- 👎 Some features like app blocking not working as expected
- 👎 Tedious to adjust session times

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with editing past sessions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- Integrate with more productivity apps and to-do lists
- Add Apple Watch app support
- Expand customization options for themes and sounds
- Improve documentation and onboarding for advanced features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Session Pomodoro Focus Timer free?

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

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

Focus To and Session Pomodoro Focus Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15K and 364 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Focus To nor Session Pomodoro Focus Timer shows ads.

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

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Session Pomodoro Focus Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Focus To was updated on September 24, 2026 and Session Pomodoro Focus Timer on September 23, 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.*