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Head-to-head · Pomodoro Timer Apps

Pomofocus vs Focus Keeper

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Pomofocus #2 in Pomodoro Timer Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Pomofocus
Focus Keeper #5 in Pomodoro Timer Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Focus Keeper

Pomofocus leads on 0 checks, Focus Keeper on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePomofocus · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresFocus Keeper · 4 of 5

Pomofocus scores higher on our rubric for pomodoro timer apps: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Pomofocus is the better fit for free cross-platform task and time tracking. Focus Keeper is the better fit for cross-platform timer with automatic sessions.

  • Pomofocus fits best

    Free cross-platform task and time tracking

  • Focus Keeper fits best

    Cross-platform timer with automatic sessions

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Side by side

Feature Pomofocus 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Focus Keeper 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #2 in Pomodoro Timer Apps #5 in Pomodoro Timer Apps
Best for Free cross-platform task and time tracking Cross-platform timer with automatic sessions
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 7 days 1 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Mobile, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, iOS, Android, macOS
Support Email Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Pomofocus 3/5 · Focus Keeper 4/5
Custom intervals ✓ ✓
Auto-start breaks Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Focus statistics ✓ ✓
Built-in task list ✓ ✓
Calendar integration — Not checked yet
Specs
Platform coverage Cross-platform Cross-platform
Our review
Pros
  • Custom focus and break durations with estimated Pomodoros
  • Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly visual reports
  • Todoist, Zapier, IFTTT, and webhook integrations
  • 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
  • No calendar integration
  • Projects and yearly reports are premium features
  • CSV exports and integrations are premium features
  • 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

Pomofocus is a browser-based Pomodoro timer for studying, writing, coding, and daily work. Users can create a task list, estimate the number of Pomodoros required, select a task, and run focus and break sessions. Custom focus and break…

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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,…

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  1. PomofocusPomodoro Timer Apps 9.2Free plan
  2. Focus KeeperPomodoro Timer Apps 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Pomofocus — where it wins

    • Custom focus and break durations with estimated Pomodoros
    • Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly visual reports
    • Todoist, Zapier, IFTTT, and webhook integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No calendar integration
    • Projects and yearly reports are premium features
    • CSV exports and integrations are premium features
  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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