# Focus To vs Pomodoro Hero

Focus To and Pomodoro Hero both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Focus To's written reviews are positive against 25% of Pomodoro Hero's. Focus To also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 115). Pomodoro Hero's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Pomodoro Hero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 4.7 for Pomodoro Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 115, 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 25% of Pomodoro Hero's.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Pomodoro Hero weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Pomodoro Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews)** | [4.7 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-hero-focus-timer/id1544754815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [TITANWARE SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470901752) |

## 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 Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-hero-focus-timer/id1544754815)

This app helps you manage your time and improve focus by breaking down work into focused intervals with short breaks. It offers customizable timers, project tracking, and motivational features to boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer lengths, Project-specific settings, Progress statistics and charts, Habit suggestions for breaks, Motivational trophy system, Dark mode and themes, Cloud backup and restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Anual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Go Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Hero free?

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

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

Focus To is rated higher. Focus To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Pomodoro Hero averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.

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

Neither Focus To nor Pomodoro Hero shows ads.

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

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pomodoro Hero weekly. Most recently, Focus To was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pomodoro Hero on August 21, 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.*