# Focus To vs Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner

The clearest difference is rating: Focus To at 4.8 against Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner's 2.3. Focus To also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15K vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus To sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus To holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Focus To's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner's.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer-and-planner/id1616390952/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Oleg Dmytruk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444086176) |

## 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 & Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer-and-planner/id1616390952)

This app helps you improve self-organization and productivity using the Pomodoro technique. Create to-do lists, set focus timers, and take breaks to stay on track with your tasks and deadlines.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro technique timer, To-do list creation, Task prioritization, Work and break timers, Productivity analytics, Time-boxing planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pomodoro Focus Timer Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Pomodoro Focus Timer Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner free?

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

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

Focus To is rated higher. Focus To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

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

Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner shows ads; Focus To does not.

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

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner every 6 weeks. Most recently, Focus To was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner on June 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.*