PomodoroBar vs Focus Keeper
A visual Pomodoro timer for iOS and Mac.
The verdict
Focus Keeper is great on iPhone with its visual interface, but on Mac it runs as a standalone window. PomodoroBar is purpose-built for the Mac menu bar — no windows to manage, no context switching.
Pricing
PomodoroBar $4.99 one-time One-time purchase
Focus Keeper Free / $1.99–$4.99 freemium
Feature comparison
| Feature | PomodoroBar | Focus Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Menu bar native | ✓ | ✗ |
| Focus statistics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native notifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lightweight (<10 MB) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Privacy-first (no account) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform | macOS | macOS, iOS |
| Pricing | $4.99 one-time | Free / $1.99–$4.99 |
Pros & Cons
PomodoroBar
- ✓ Lives entirely in the menu bar — zero UI clutter
- ✓ One-time purchase, no subscription
- ✓ Native macOS notifications
- ✓ Daily & weekly focus tracking
- ✓ Fully offline, no account required
- ✓ Under 5 MB, instant launch
- ✗ macOS only (no Windows/iOS)
- ✗ No team/collaboration features
Focus Keeper
- ✓ Beautiful visual design
- ✓ Good iOS companion app
- ✓ Customizable timer durations
- ✗ Not a menu bar app on Mac
- ✗ Free version is limited
- ✗ Ads in free tier
Who should choose Focus Keeper?
iPhone-first users who also want a Mac companion.
Who should choose PomodoroBar?
You want a dead-simple, menu-bar-native Pomodoro timer for macOS. No subscriptions, no accounts, no clutter — just a one-click timer with focus stats. At $4.99 once, it's the most lightweight option for developers, writers, and creators who value simplicity.