Focus To-Do vs Pomodoist

FTFocus To-Do9.4Visit Pomodoist8.8Visit

Higher score FT Focus To-Do #1 in Pomodoro Timer Apps 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Focus To-Do

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Pomodoist #4 in Pomodoro Timer Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Pomodoist

• Focus To-Do fits best

  Broad, low-cost task-focused productivity

• Pomodoist fits best

  Power users needing tasks and integrations

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Side by side

Feature	FTFocus To-Do 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Pomodoist 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Pomodoro Timer Apps	#4 in Pomodoro Timer Apps
Best for	Broad, low-cost task-focused productivity	Power users needing tasks and integrations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Chrome extension
Support	Email	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Focus To-Do 3/5 · Pomodoist 4/5
Custom intervals	✓	✓
Auto-start breaks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Focus statistics	✓	✓
Built-in task list	✓	✓
Calendar integration	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Platform coverage	Cross-platform	Cross-platform
Our review
Pros	Customizable focus and break intervals Tasks, subtasks, reminders, and recurring activities Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome coverage	Combines Pomodoro sessions with tasks, projects, and due dates Adds boards, timelines, priority matrices, and focus statistics Supports Google Calendar, voice capture, and self-hosted deployments
Cons	Broader task features may exceed the needs of timer-only users The feature set centers on Pomodoro-based workflows Regional pricing may vary	Its broader planning tools may feel excessive for simple timers Android availability is planned rather than currently listed Advanced Pro features require a paid plan
Our verdict	Focus To-Do combines a Pomodoro focus timer with task and time management for people handling work, study, errands, and recurring activities. Users can set customizable focus and break lengths, organize work into projects, and manage tasks… Read the review →	Pomodoist combines task management and Pomodoro focus sessions for personal productivity. It is suited to users who want more than a basic interval timer, including task inboxes, projects, labels, due dates, filters, search, and sessions… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Focus To-Do — where it wins

  • Customizable focus and break intervals
  • Tasks, subtasks, reminders, and recurring activities
  • Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome coverage

  Where it doesn't

  • Broader task features may exceed the needs of timer-only users
  • The feature set centers on Pomodoro-based workflows
  • Regional pricing may vary

• Pomodoist — where it wins

  • Combines Pomodoro sessions with tasks, projects, and due dates
  • Adds boards, timelines, priority matrices, and focus statistics
  • Supports Google Calendar, voice capture, and self-hosted deployments

  Where it doesn't

  • Its broader planning tools may feel excessive for simple timers
  • Android availability is planned rather than currently listed
  • Advanced Pro features require a paid plan

• FTFocus To-Do9.4/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost Pomodoro app for organizing tasks, tracking focus, and syncing across devices.

  Visit Focus To-DoFull verdict →
• Pomodoist8.8/10 · Free plan

  A cross-platform Pomodoro app for users who want tasks, planning tools, and self-hosting.

  Visit PomodoistFull verdict →