Focus Keeper vs Engross

Focus Keeper7.9Visit Engross7.7Visit

Higher score Focus Keeper #3 in Study Timer Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Focus Keeper

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Engross #5 in Study Timer Apps 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Engross

• Focus Keeper fits best

  Cross-platform Pomodoro users

• Engross fits best

  Mobile users wanting timer, tasks, and blocking

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Side by side

Feature	Focus Keeper 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Engross 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.7
Ranking	#3 in Study Timer Apps	#5 in Study Timer Apps
Best for	Cross-platform Pomodoro users	Mobile users wanting timer, tasks, and blocking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, macOS	iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Focus Keeper 0/6 · Engross 0/6
Custom break settings	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Study goals	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Progress statistics	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Distraction blocking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Subject or task labels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Calendar integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Custom focus and break durations with automatic session progression Tasks, productivity charts, and focus history in one app Available on web, iOS, Android, and macOS	Customizable Pomodoro sessions plus stopwatch mode Tasks, subtasks, planner, calendar, and recurring routines App blocking, whitelist controls, reminders, and focus analytics
Cons	The workflow is centered on Pomodoro sessions Premium features require a Pro plan Several Pro billing variants may make plan selection less direct	Available only on iOS and Android Premium is offered through an optional in-app purchase Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting only a timer
Our verdict	Focus Keeper is a Pomodoro-based focus timer for students, professionals, and people managing distractions. It combines configurable focus and break sessions with automatic next-session starts, built-in task management, productivity… Read the review →	Engross combines a customizable Pomodoro timer with stopwatch mode, task management, planning, reminders, app blocking, sounds, and focus analytics. It is designed for students, remote workers, freelancers, and people managing ADHD or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Focus Keeper — where it wins

  • Custom focus and break durations with automatic session progression
  • Tasks, productivity charts, and focus history in one app
  • Available on web, iOS, Android, and macOS

  Where it doesn't

  • The workflow is centered on Pomodoro sessions
  • Premium features require a Pro plan
  • Several Pro billing variants may make plan selection less direct

• Engross — where it wins

  • Customizable Pomodoro sessions plus stopwatch mode
  • Tasks, subtasks, planner, calendar, and recurring routines
  • App blocking, whitelist controls, reminders, and focus analytics

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS and Android
  • Premium is offered through an optional in-app purchase
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting only a timer

• Focus Keeper7.9/10 · Free plan

  A flexible Pomodoro timer for users who want tasks, history, and cross-device access.

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• Engross7.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad mobile study timer that connects focused sessions with task planning and distraction control.

  Visit EngrossFull verdict →