# Focus To vs Pom

The clearest difference is price: Focus To at Free against Pom's $3.99. Focus To also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (15K vs 5). Pom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus To is free to download; Pom costs $3.99 up front. Focus To sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus To holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Pom every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Pom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pom-kitty-timer/id6503416934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 100 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Thiago Dias](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702942061) |

## 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


### Pom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pom-kitty-timer/id6503416934)

Enhance focus and productivity with a unique timer app featuring cute cat companions. Utilize the Pomodoro technique, sync with Apple Watch, and track progress with detailed statistics. Customize your experience for a more enjoyable work or study environment.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Method timer, Cute cat companions, Apple Watch synchronization, Home screen widgets, Live session notifications, Customizable alerts and themes, Detailed statistics and reports

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Pom free?

Pom costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus To or Pom?

Focus To is rated higher. Focus To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Pom averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Focus To or Pom have ads?

Neither Focus To nor Pom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus To or Pom?

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pom every 2 months. Most recently, Focus To was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pom on September 19, 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.*