# Focus To vs Pomodoro Focus Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Focus To at none against Pomodoro Focus Timer's shown. Focus To also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 194) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Pomodoro Focus Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (90% vs 80%). On price, rating, 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Pomodoro Focus Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 194, 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 90% of Pomodoro Focus Timer's.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Pomodoro Focus Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 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) | [4.8 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer-onething/id1621897751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 194 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Pepper Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621897753) |

## 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-onething/id1621897751)

Dedicate one focused hour each day to a single task for personal growth. This app helps you stay on track with your reading, studying, or exercise goals. Reclaim your time and make it yours.

**Highlights:** Daily one-hour focus sessions, Single task dedication, Personal growth activities, Study and work focus, Exercise tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OneThing Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| OneThing Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| OneThing Premium | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Effective focus and concentration tool
- 🔒 App blocking feature prevents distractions
- 📊 Helpful progress tracking and visualizations
- ⏱️ Pomodoro timer functionality works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Excessive review request notifications
- 🐛 App lock feature has frequent errors
- ⏰ Missing alarm notification when timer ends
- 🎨 Timer display could look more modern
- 📱 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App lock mode frequently malfunctions
- Timer doesn't sound alarm when time ends
- App crashes regularly
- Circle timer not centered properly
- Timer overlaps and restarts with visual glitches

**Requested features**

- Multiple goals/tasks at the same time
- Alarm notification when focus session ends
- Time of day tracking for studying patterns
- Pie chart showing daily focus distribution
- Week and month view for pie charts


## 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?

Focus To and Pomodoro Focus Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15K and 194 ratings respectively.

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

Pomodoro Focus Timer shows ads; Focus To does not.

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

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pomodoro Focus Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Focus To was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pomodoro Focus Timer on September 22, 2026.

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