# Focus To vs Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus To at 15K against Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer's 47. Focus To also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus To sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer sells 6 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 Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 47, 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 74% of Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer's.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Catch the Ghost Pomodoro 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 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ghost-pomodoro-timer/id6472274328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Aeeiee, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125279241) |

## 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


### Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ghost-pomodoro-timer/id6472274328)

Transform focus sessions into a rewarding game. Earn coins, collect historical figures, and build streaks by staying off your phone. Designed for productivity and beating digital distractions.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Collect historical ghosts, Earn coins and XP, Global leaderboards, Mood-based focus sessions, Beat phone addiction, Digital hourglass timer

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer free?

Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Focus To and Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15K and 47 ratings respectively.

### Do Focus To or Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither Focus To nor Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

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

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Focus To was updated on September 26, 2026 and Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer on September 25, 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.*