Pomodoist vs Focus Keeper

Pomodoist8.8Visit Focus Keeper8.6Visit

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

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Focus Keeper #5 in Pomodoro Timer Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Focus Keeper

• Pomodoist fits best

  Power users needing tasks and integrations

• Focus Keeper fits best

  Cross-platform timer with automatic sessions

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Side by side

Feature	Pomodoist 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Focus Keeper 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Pomodoro Timer Apps	#5 in Pomodoro Timer Apps
Best for	Power users needing tasks and integrations	Cross-platform timer with automatic sessions
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android, macOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Pomodoist 4/5 · Focus Keeper 4/5
Custom intervals	✓	✓
Auto-start breaks	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Focus statistics	✓	✓
Built-in task list	✓	✓
Calendar integration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Platform coverage	Cross-platform	Cross-platform
Our review
Pros	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	Custom focus and break durations with automatic session progression Tasks, productivity charts, and focus history in one app Web, iOS, Android, and macOS coverage with synchronized history
Cons	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	Premium features are reserved for Pro plans The feature set centers on Pomodoro-style focus sessions App blocking may not suit users seeking a minimal timer only
Our verdict	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 →	Focus Keeper is a Pomodoro-based timer for students, professionals, and anyone managing distractions. It combines configurable focus and break sessions with automatic next-session starts, built-in task management, productivity tracking,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Focus Keeper — where it wins

  • Custom focus and break durations with automatic session progression
  • Tasks, productivity charts, and focus history in one app
  • Web, iOS, Android, and macOS coverage with synchronized history

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium features are reserved for Pro plans
  • The feature set centers on Pomodoro-style focus sessions
  • App blocking may not suit users seeking a minimal timer only

• Pomodoist8.8/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit PomodoistFull verdict →
• Focus Keeper8.6/10 · Free plan

  A flexible Pomodoro timer for structured focus, task tracking, and distraction control.

  Visit Focus KeeperFull verdict →