Pomofocus vs Session

Pomofocus9.2Visit Session9.0Visit

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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Session #3 in Pomodoro Timer Apps 9.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Session

• Pomofocus fits best

  Free cross-platform task and time tracking

• Session fits best

  Apple users needing automation and calendars

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Side by side

Feature	Pomofocus 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Session 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Pomodoro Timer Apps	#3 in Pomodoro Timer Apps
Best for	Free cross-platform task and time tracking	Apple users needing automation and calendars
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$39.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, iOS, Chrome extension
Support	Email	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Pomofocus 3/5 · Session 4/5
Custom intervals	✓	✓
Auto-start breaks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Focus statistics	✓	✓
Built-in task list	✓	✓
Calendar integration	—	✓ (best)
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 full session history Website and app blocking on Mac Apple Calendar, Shortcuts, Slack, and task-tool integrations
Cons	No calendar integration Projects and yearly reports are premium features CSV exports and integrations are premium features	Several advanced features require a paid plan Blocking is listed for Mac rather than all platforms Daily To Do remains in early preview
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 →	Session is a Pomodoro-style focus timer for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, with a Chrome extension. It is designed for people who want structured focus and rest sessions alongside productivity analytics, distraction blocking, and calendar… 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

• Session — where it wins

  • Custom focus and break durations with full session history
  • Website and app blocking on Mac
  • Apple Calendar, Shortcuts, Slack, and task-tool integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Several advanced features require a paid plan
  • Blocking is listed for Mac rather than all platforms
  • Daily To Do remains in early preview

• Pomofocus9.2/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit PomofocusFull verdict →
• Session9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A focused Apple timer with calendars, blocking, analytics, and automation.

  Visit SessionFull verdict →