Focus Tomato - Let's focus now
What is Focus Tomato?
A focus timer based on the Pomodoro method, with adjustable timing and optional Do Not Disturb mode.
Focus Tomato is a productivity app based on the Pomodoro method. It provides a timer, lets users adjust the timeline afterward, and can enable Do Not Disturb while running.
Pricing. Focus Tomato is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Breaking a large task into focused work periods
- Using 25-minute focus periods with short breaks
- Pairing a timer with reminders, Trello, or notebooks
Screenshots
Why this app is in A tier
A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Focus Tomato scores 85 out of 100: rating 98, rating count 85, App Store search rank 58, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
## App Of The Day - Apple
## New Apps We Love - Apple
## Try These Out - Apple
## Student App of the Month - The App Brewery (London)
Focus Tomato is a serious tomato helping you stay focused.
Cheer you up when you succeed. - - Recommended consuming order - - Step 1: Goal setting
If the goal is too big, break it down.
Step 2: only focus for 25 minutes
- Only focus on one thing
- Avoid distraction; make efforts to keep the Tomato running (ex. if someone hits you up, tell him/her getting back to you shortly!)
- Better to watch the timer counting
Step 3: Rest for 5 minutes
Read more
- Not suitable for mental consuming tasks
- Light activities that are good for your mind and body
- Pause your work momentarily can help you view things from another perspective and avoid couldn't see the forests for the trees.
Step 4: Repeat 4 times, then take a more extended rest for 15 to 30 minutes
Repeat the previous two steps for 4 times, and take a 15 to 30 minutes long rest - - After taking it, you can gain the following benefits on top of straight As - - * Prevent distracting and stay focused more easily: counting down timer brings good stress
- Reduce interruptions: postpone other tasks; most things can wait for 25 minutes
- Avoid procrastinating: when the timer is running, it means the declaration of a focused time frame
- Endure longer: with adequate rest, you can run further - - Features of “Focus Tomato” - - Based on the Pomodoro method with new spice-ups and improvements.
- Do not force stop; keep the flow
Classical Promodoro clock asks you to stop working asap when time is up; Focus Tomato only notifies you with sound and does not force you to stop. You can keep staying in the zone and running the timer.
- Fractional time is allowed
Classical Promodoro clock requires to maintain 25 minutes duration. Focus Tomato freely lets you count the fractional time as long as it starts running.
- Modifiable Timeline
It is usual to forget to stop the timer. Focus Tomato allows you to modify the Timeline and make adjustments afterward.
- Do Not Disturb mode is available
Distracted by too many notifications? Do Not Disturb mode can be enabled when Focus Tomato is running.
- Integrate smoothly with other work methods and/or apps
Because the app only applies the timing part of the Promodoro technique, in addition to the original Promodoro method, you can also use the Reminder, Trello, or physical notebooks along with it.
Good tomato, why not eat it?
Compare
Focus Tomato
Cat On Chair
Focused Work
My Little Pomodoro
Pomodoro Timer - FocusKitTop Pomodoro Timer
Recently Updated
Questions about Focus Tomato
What timing schedule does it recommend?
The listing recommends 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute rest. After repeating this four times, it suggests a 15 to 30-minute rest.
Can I adjust the timer or timeline?
The listing says fractional time is allowed and the timeline can be modified afterward.
Can it help limit notifications?
Yes. The listing says Do Not Disturb mode can be enabled while Focus Tomato is running.
Is Focus Tomato free?
Focus Tomato is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Focus Tomato right for me?
Focus Tomato is built for breaking a large task into focused work periods, using 25-minute focus periods with short breaks, pairing a timer with reminders, trello, or notebooks. It sits in the pomodoro timer list on AppTierList.
Is Focus Tomato worth it?
Focus Tomato is A tier, ranked #16 of 40 pomodoro timer apps with a score of 85 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 28,140 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 15 apps rank above it.
How does Focus Tomato compare to Cat On Chair?
Focus Tomato is A tier at 85; Cat On Chair is A tier at 88. Cat On Chair ranks higher. Focus Tomato is free to download, with in-app purchases, Cat On Chair is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Focus Tomato updated?
Focus Tomato was last updated on 2026-09-22, 53 days ago.
Alternatives
Most similar
Top rated in Pomodoro Timer
Categories
All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Pomodoro Timer (A tier, #16) · Focus Timer (B tier, #25) · Focus (B tier, #28)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 85 / 100
- Rank in list
- #16 of 43
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 28,140
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (53 days ago)
- Size
- 138 MB
- Requires
- iOS 16.6 or later
- Age rating
- 9+
- Languages
- 3
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking