# Focus vs TomoNow 2

The clearest difference is price: Focus at Free against TomoNow 2's $3.99. Focus also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 20). TomoNow 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (79% vs 57%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus is free to download; TomoNow 2 costs $3.99 up front. Focus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. TomoNow 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Focus against 4.5 for TomoNow 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus has 1.8K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Focus's written reviews are positive against 79% of TomoNow 2's.

Focus ships an update every 10 days, TomoNow 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | TomoNow 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240/reviews) | **[4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomonow-2/id1505296579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 302 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meaningful Things GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/896347016) | [Jinyu Meng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052803981) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240)

This app helps users improve concentration and productivity by breaking work into structured intervals with scheduled breaks. It offers task management, detailed statistics, and syncs across all Apple devices, including Apple Watch and widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timer, Unlimited to-do lists, In-depth productivity statistics, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch app

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Focus - 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Focus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $27.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focus Early Bird | $29.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Patron Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time tracking
- 👍 Minimalist design
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 👍 Helpful for productivity
- 👍 Great for Pomodoro technique

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Forced to pay for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite intro screen
- Prompts to set up app on every open
- Timer resets unexpectedly
- Sync issues between iPhone, iPad, and Watch
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to duplicate tasks
- Calendar integration
- Background sounds
- Customizable timer lengths
- Automatic focus mode switching


### TomoNow 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomonow-2/id1505296579)

This app offers a unique and intuitive time management experience with a focus timer designed to enhance concentration. It includes a to-do list, detailed statistics, and cross-device synchronization. Optimized for accessibility, it's suitable for daily use by visually impaired individuals.

**Highlights:** Unique real-timer UI, Flexible focus timer customization, Integrated to-do list, Daily work efficiency statistics, Home screen and lock screen widgets, Apple Watch app integration, iCloud synchronization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is TomoNow 2 free?

TomoNow 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus or TomoNow 2?

TomoNow 2 is rated higher. Focus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while TomoNow 2 averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.

### Do Focus or TomoNow 2 have ads?

Neither Focus nor TomoNow 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus or TomoNow 2?

Focus ships an update every 10 days, and TomoNow 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus was updated on October 15, 2026 and TomoNow 2 on October 2, 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.*