FocusCommit is a productivity app that combines a Pomodoro timer, a Kanban board and the Getting Things Done approach to help you stay focused and meet your goals
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Looking for a Pomofocus alternative? FocusCommit suits people who like Pomofocus’s simple timer but need more task management: subtasks, due dates, recurring tasks, a Kanban board, a GTD workflow and native iOS and Android apps. If you only want a free timer in your browser with a short task list, Pomofocus already does that well.
| Comparison | FocusCommit | Pomofocus | |
| Pricing | Yes: Free plan (with a task limit) Yes: Premium: $14.99 yearly or $29.99 lifetime (bought on the web) Yes: Premium: $1.99 monthly (in the iOS, Android, Windows and Mac apps) | Yes: Free plan Yes: Premium: $3 monthly, $18 yearly or $54 lifetime (as of October 2026) | |
| Pomodoro Timer | Yes: Customizable Pomodoro timer Yes: Curated white noise Yes: Statistics by task, project and interval Yes: Always-on-top mini timer on desktop Yes: Break reminders and multiple Pomodoro cycles | Yes: Customizable Pomodoro timer Yes: Background sounds Yes: Daily, weekly and monthly reports (yearly reports on Premium) Yes: Short and long breaks | |
| Task Management | Yes: Tasks and projects Yes: Subtasks, due dates and recurring tasks Yes: Tags and labels Yes: Offline mode Yes: Kanban board Yes: GTD workflow No: File attachments | Yes: Task list with Pomodoro estimates Yes: Task templates (3 on the free plan) Yes: Projects (Premium) No: Subtasks, due dates and recurring tasks No: Kanban board No: GTD workflow | |
| Sync & Integration | Yes: Sync across devices Yes: Microsoft To Do integration Yes: Google Tasks integration Yes: Zapier and RescueTime integrations Yes: Pomodoro Timer for Google Calendar (Chrome extension) | Yes: Todoist integration (Premium) Yes: Webhooks for Zapier, IFTTT and similar (Premium) No: Microsoft To Do or Google Tasks integration | |
| Platforms | Yes: Native apps for iOS, Android, Mac and Windows Yes: Dark mode No: Web app | Yes: Web app for desktop and mobile browsers Yes: Desktop apps for Mac, Windows and Linux No: Native iOS and Android apps |
Key differences between Pomofocus and FocusCommit
Pomofocus is a customizable Pomodoro timer that runs in desktop and mobile browsers, with desktop apps for Mac, Windows and Linux. Its free version includes a task list with Pomodoro estimates, task templates and daily, weekly and monthly focus reports. Premium adds projects, yearly reports, CSV export, Todoist integration and webhooks.
FocusCommit is a task manager built around the Pomodoro timer. Besides the timer and curated white noise, it has subtasks, due dates, recurring tasks, a Kanban board, a GTD workflow, statistics by task, project and interval, and integrations with Microsoft To Do, Google Tasks, Zapier and RescueTime. It has native apps for iOS, Android, Mac and Windows but no web app.
On price, Pomofocus Premium is $3 per month, $18 per year or $54 for lifetime access (as shown on pomofocus.io in October 2026). FocusCommit Premium is $14.99 per year or $29.99 lifetime when bought on the web, or $1.99 per month in the iOS, Android, Windows and Mac apps. Both have a free plan.
When to choose Pomofocus vs FocusCommit
Choose Pomofocus if you want:
- A timer that works in any browser, with nothing to install
- A minimal task list with Pomodoro estimates
- A Linux desktop app or Todoist integration
Choose FocusCommit if you want:
- Native iOS and Android apps
- Fuller task management: subtasks, due dates, recurring tasks and a Kanban board
- A GTD workflow and statistics by task, project and interval
- To work on tasks from Microsoft To Do or Google Tasks
Pomofocus features and prices were checked on the official Pomofocus website in October 2026 and can change.
Conclusion
Both apps are good Pomodoro timers. Pomofocus is the simpler choice if you work in a browser and keep only a short list of tasks. FocusCommit is the better fit if you want your whole task system, including a Kanban board and GTD, connected to the timer on your phone and computer.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pomofocus free?
Yes. Pomofocus has a free version with a task list, templates and daily, weekly and monthly reports. As of October 2026, Premium costs $3 per month, $18 per year or $54 for lifetime access and adds projects, yearly reports, CSV export, Todoist integration and webhooks.
Does Pomofocus have a mobile app?
Pomofocus runs in desktop and mobile browsers and offers desktop apps for Mac, Windows and Linux. Its website doesn’t list native iOS or Android apps. FocusCommit has native apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Windows.
What does FocusCommit add compared with Pomofocus?
FocusCommit adds fuller task management: subtasks, due dates, recurring tasks, a Kanban board and a GTD workflow. It also offers statistics by task, project and interval, curated white noise, and integrations with Microsoft To Do, Google Tasks, Zapier and RescueTime.
Can I move my tasks from Pomofocus to FocusCommit?
There’s no direct import from Pomofocus. Because Pomofocus task lists are usually short, most people re-add their current tasks in FocusCommit by hand.
What devices can I use FocusCommit on?
FocusCommit has native apps for iPhone and iPad, Android, Mac and Windows, and your tasks sync across them. There is also a Chrome extension, Pomodoro Timer for Google Calendar. See all downloads.