# Count Suruo vs FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is ads: FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer at none against Count Suruo's shown. FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (8K vs 15). Count Suruo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Count Suruo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Count Suruo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer has 8K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Count Suruo's written reviews are positive against 89% of FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Count Suruo ships an update every 3 months, FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count Suruo | FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-suruo-days-count/id998436982/reviews)** | [4.8 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mitsuhiro nara](https://appshunter.io/developer/908062910) | [FocusPomo Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617608471) |

## What reviewers say

### Count Suruo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-suruo-days-count/id998436982)

Track days until or since important events with a cute interface. Supports countdowns and count-ups for anniversaries, goals, and personal milestones. Customize with various themes and display real-time timers.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count-up functionality, Real-time timer display (seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years), Customizable themes and characters, Memo function for events, Sort events by date, Icon badge display for priority counts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dress up Rabbit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color customize | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796)

This app utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to enhance focus and productivity for work and study. It offers a minimalist design with features like real-time iCloud sync, customizable timers, and detailed productivity insights.

**Highlights:** Minimalist Pomodoro timer, Real-time iCloud Sync, Productivity charts and insights, App Whitelist, Customizable Pomodoro cycles, Widgets and Live Activities

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusPomo Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| FocusPomo Plus Half Yearly | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly Family | $17.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly Family | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly (Family Sharing) | $49.00 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime (-1y) | $14.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus 永久会员（减一个月） | $15.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus 永久會員 | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime (-1m) | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Discount for Yearly | $24.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Lifetime Family | $59.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive UI
- 🌟 Cute and motivating tomato visuals
- 🕰️ Effective Pomodoro timer
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 📆 Weekly progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ No pause/resume option for timers
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- 🔔 Weak notification sounds
- 💾 Tomato data resets weekly

**Reported bugs**

- Tomatoes disappearing from the screen
- App whitelist feature not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/resume timers
- Option to customize tomato colors/types
- Louder/more noticeable timer notifications
- Retain tomato data across weeks
- Add tasks/to-do list integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count Suruo free?

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

### Is FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Count Suruo or FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer?

Count Suruo is rated higher. Count Suruo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 from 8K ratings.

### Do Count Suruo or FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Count Suruo shows ads; FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Count Suruo or FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer?

Count Suruo ships an update every 3 months, and FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Count Suruo was updated on October 16, 2026 and FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer on October 28, 2026.

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