# Focus To vs Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Focus To at none against Pomodoro Timer's shown. Focus To also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 18) and device support (4 vs 2). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). 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 Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 18, 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 100% of Pomodoro Timer's.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Pomodoro Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-grindoro-focus/id6761317505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Ilya Shkurko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888848174) |

## 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 Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-grindoro-focus/id6761317505)

This app helps you focus and build productivity habits through synchronized deep work sessions, a Pomodoro timer, and habit tracking. Earn experience points and level up as you complete tasks and maintain your daily routines.

**Highlights:** Synchronized global focus sessions, Multiple focus timer modes (15, 25, 50 min), Habit tracking and daily routines, Smart task system (Single, Routines, Epic Goals), XP, leveling, and progress tracking, Coffee energy system for session management, Focus analytics and progress heatmap

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grindoro Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Grindoro Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Grindoro Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Grindoro Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Grindoro Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

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

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

Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Focus To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

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

Pomodoro Timer shows ads; Focus To does not.

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

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pomodoro Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Focus To was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 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.*