Focused Work - Pomodoro Timer
What is Focused Work?
A timer app for focus sessions, breaks, and productivity goals.
Focused Work provides timed sessions with Focus, Break, and Prepare stages. It includes session templates, customizable sessions, reminders, reflection, daily goals, and productivity statistics.
Pricing. Focused Work is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Using Pomodoro or Flowmodoro session templates
- Setting up repeatable focus and break sessions
- Reviewing productivity across the past week, month, or year
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Why this app is in A tier
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Focused Work scores 85 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 72, App Store search rank 83, update recency 89. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.
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"A simple, but valuable utility for creating timed focus sessions of productivity." - MacStories
"Focused Work helps you stay on track better than ever" - iMore
"Focused Work makes it easy to create and manage Focused Sessions." - 9to5Mac
"A tool that helps overcome that first step." - Knapsack
Focused Work is a powerful timer that helps you focus and be productive.
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It's purpose-built for people who want to focus for long periods and struggle with this.
Add structure to your day with "Focus Sessions" that encourage you to complete goals, tasks, and help you divide your time into Focus, Break, and Prepare stages.
Pick from a selection of templates, including a simple timer, Pomodoro - inspired by the Pomodoro Technique, Flowmodoro - inspired by the Flowtime Technique, and other various sessions.
You can also create repeatable sessions specifically tailored to your needs. Add stages, set time limits, and much more.
Ultimately, Focused Work helps you be more accountable by reminding you to focus, reflect, and build healthy productivity habits by completing various daily goals.
Core Features
- A simple, powerful timer that keeps you on-task
Choose what to focus on. Start the timer. Get stuff done!
- Curated Basic Sessions to get started
Run a Pomodoro session, Flowmodoro session, or even just a simple timer
- Create Focus Sessions
Tailor them to your needs with a plethora of configurable options
- Reminders
Be reminded to stay focused, when to take breaks, and also to start a focus session!
- Reflection
Track what went well for you during your focus session and what you can improve upon
- Scratch Pad
Jot down thoughts that come to mind during your session and return to them after
- Daily Goals
Completing your daily focus goals earns you a streak and helps you form healthy productivity habits
- Statistics & Charts
Review recent productivity across the past week, month, and year
- Block Distractions
Select apps and websites you want to restrict access to during a session
- In-app Shortcuts Automation
Automatically perform actions as you progress through your session, such as turning on Focus
- Link with Toggl Track
Explore advanced time tracking by linking with Toggl to create time entries, assign projects and tags
- Productivity Export
Export completed sessions in CSV format
iOS & iPadOS Features
Focused Work is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with extensive support for each platform;
- Live Activities
Control your session from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island
- Interactive Widgets
Control your session, view daily goals, and start a session from the Home Screen
- Control Center Widgets
Start a session or access the Scratch Pad with Control Widgets
- StandBy
Interact with your session while iPhone is in StandBy
- Spotlight Search
Quick start and interact with sessions from search
- Focus Filters
Filter which sessions can be viewed & started based on the active Focus
- App Shortcuts & Siri
Start and interact with a session via various shortcuts that can also be linked together
- Picture-in-Picture
Show a floating timer above other apps with Picture-in-Picture mode
- Session Alerts on all devices
Start a session on one device and receive update alerts on others with Focused Work installed
- iCloud Syncing
Sync productivity stats & created sessions between devices
- Privacy Focused
Your data is securely stored and managed via iCloud. No account registration.
- And much more
Mac Support, Share Sheet controls, App Icons, Keyboard Shortcuts, VoiceOver, Split View & Slide Over, Low Power Mode, Drag & Drop, Dark Mode, URL Schemes
If you have any questions, please reach out to focusedworkapp@michaeltigas.com.au
Privacy Policy: https://focusedwork.app/privacypolicy/
Terms of Use: https://focusedwork.app/terms/
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Questions about Focused Work
What devices is it available on?
The listing says Focused Work is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
What kinds of sessions can I use?
The listing describes a simple timer, Pomodoro-inspired sessions, Flowmodoro-inspired sessions, and customizable sessions.
Does it include reminders?
Yes. The listing says reminders can prompt you to focus, take breaks, and start a focus session.
Is Focused Work free?
Focused Work is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Focused Work right for me?
Focused Work is built for using pomodoro or flowmodoro session templates, setting up repeatable focus and break sessions, reviewing productivity across the past week, month, or year. It sits in the pomodoro timer list on AppTierList.
Is Focused Work worth it?
Focused Work is A tier, ranked #17 of 40 pomodoro timer apps with a score of 85 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 1,653 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 16 apps rank above it.
How does Focused Work compare to Focus Tomato?
Focused Work is A tier at 85; Focus Tomato is A tier at 85. They score the same. Focused Work is free to download, with in-app purchases, Focus Tomato is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Focused Work updated?
Focused Work was last updated on 2026-07-09, 128 days ago.
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Ranking
- Lists
- Pomodoro Timer (A tier, #17) · Focus Timer (#49, beyond the tiered top) · Focus (#60, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 85 / 100
- Rank in list
- #17 of 43
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 1,653
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (128 days ago)
- Size
- 163 MB
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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