Pomofocus vs Forest

Pomofocus9.2Visit Forest8.5Visit

Higher score Pomofocus #2 in Pomodoro Timer Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Pomofocus

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Forest #6 in Pomodoro Timer Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Forest

• Pomofocus fits best

  Free cross-platform task and time tracking

• Forest fits best

  Motivational focus with blocking and tracking

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Side by side

Feature	Pomofocus 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Forest 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Pomodoro Timer Apps	#6 in Pomodoro Timer Apps
Best for	Free cross-platform task and time tracking	Motivational focus with blocking and tracking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email	Email, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Pomofocus 3/5 · Forest 2/5
Custom intervals	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Auto-start breaks	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Focus statistics	✓	✓
Built-in task list	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	Free plan includes focus timing, app blocking, tracking, and group focus Works across web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension Combines analytics, scheduled blocking, sounds, and shared rooms
Cons	No calendar integration Projects and yearly reports are premium features CSV exports and integrations are premium features	Advanced analytics and custom allowlists require Plus Apple Health is the only listed integration Tree-based rewards may not suit users wanting a minimal timer
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… Read the review →	Forest turns Pomodoro-style work sessions into a visual growing activity: users plant virtual trees that grow while they stay focused and can wither when they leave. It is designed for students, professionals, and anyone seeking help with… Read the review →

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

• Forest — where it wins

  • Free plan includes focus timing, app blocking, tracking, and group focus
  • Works across web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension
  • Combines analytics, scheduled blocking, sounds, and shared rooms

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced analytics and custom allowlists require Plus
  • Apple Health is the only listed integration
  • Tree-based rewards may not suit users wanting a minimal timer

• Pomofocus9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free, cross-platform timer that adds task estimates, reports, and project tracking.

  Visit PomofocusFull verdict →
• Forest8.5/10 · Free plan

  A motivating Pomodoro app with distraction controls, analytics, and shared focus rooms.

  Visit ForestFull verdict →