# Focus vs Pomodoro Daily

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pomodoro Daily at free with in-app purchases against Focus's subscription. Pomodoro Daily also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (79% vs 57%). Focus's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Pomodoro Daily sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomodoro Daily holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus has 1.8K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Focus's written reviews are positive against 79% of Pomodoro Daily's.

Focus ships an update every 10 days, Pomodoro Daily monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | Pomodoro Daily |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240/reviews) | **[4.9 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-daily/id1540034304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 311 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meaningful Things GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/896347016) | [Dinh Nhan Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540034306) |

## 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


### Pomodoro Daily

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-daily/id1540034304)

This app helps you implement the Pomodoro Technique for enhanced focus and productivity. It guides you through timed work intervals and short breaks to manage tasks effectively. Achieve more by breaking down your work into manageable, focused sessions.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer, Timed work intervals, Short breaks, Longer breaks, Task management guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomodoro Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pomodoro Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Daily free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus or Pomodoro Daily?

Pomodoro Daily is rated higher. Focus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Pomodoro Daily averages 4.9 from 99 ratings.

### Do Focus or Pomodoro Daily have ads?

Neither Focus nor Pomodoro Daily shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus or Pomodoro Daily?

Focus ships an update every 10 days, and Pomodoro Daily monthly. Most recently, Focus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pomodoro Daily on October 24, 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.*