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Alternatives to TomatoBar with a one-time purchase

The TomatoBar listing shows no one-time purchase. 35 of the 83 other focus apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

TomatoBar is free to use. 28 of them are free or have a free plan.

35 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to TomatoBar

  1. Flow

    Minimal Pomodoro timer for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

    • Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store). TomatoBar is free.
    • Only Flow lists an iOS app.
    • Flow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • TomatoBar is open source, according to its own site.
    Flow vs TomatoBarFlow pricing and details

  2. Be Focused

    Pomodoro timer with tasks for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). TomatoBar is free.
    • Only Be Focused lists an iOS app.
    • Be Focused can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • TomatoBar is open source, according to its own site.
    Be Focused vs TomatoBarBe Focused pricing and details

  3. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. TomatoBar is free.
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Pomofocus vs TomatoBarPomofocus pricing and details

  4. Vitamin-R

    Time-boxing and Pomodoro timer for the Mac

    • Vitamin-R starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Single User license). TomatoBar is free.
    • TomatoBar has a free plan. Vitamin-R does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Vitamin-R can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • TomatoBar is open source, according to its own site.
    Vitamin-R vs TomatoBarVitamin-R pricing and details

  5. Focus

    Mac app that blocks distracting websites and apps on a schedule

    • Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29. TomatoBar is free.
    • TomatoBar has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Focus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • TomatoBar is open source, according to its own site.
    Focus pricing and details

  6. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). TomatoBar is free.
    • Only Goodtime lists an Android app.
    • Only TomatoBar lists a macOS app.
    • Goodtime can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Goodtime pricing and details

  7. Cold Turkey Blocker

    Website and app blocker for Windows and Mac with strict locks

    • Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro). TomatoBar is free.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a Windows app.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
    • Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Cold Turkey Blocker pricing and details

  8. AppBlock

    App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode

    • AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). TomatoBar is free.
    • Only AppBlock lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    • Only TomatoBar lists a macOS app.
    AppBlock pricing and details

  9. Focus To-Do

    Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports

    • Focus To-Do starts at $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store). TomatoBar is free.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists iOS, Android and Windows apps.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
    • Focus To-Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Focus To-Do pricing and details

  10. Focus Friend

    Gamified focus timer with a bean character and a house to decorate

    • Focus Friend starts at $3.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). TomatoBar is free.
    • Only Focus Friend lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only TomatoBar lists a macOS app.
    • Focus Friend can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Focus Friend pricing and details

  11. Flocus

    Browser focus dashboard with timer, to-dos, music and ambient sounds

    • Flocus starts at $5 / month, billed annually (early-bird price), or $9 monthly. TomatoBar is free.
    • Only Flocus lists a web app.
    • Only TomatoBar lists a macOS app.
    • Flocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Flocus pricing and details

  12. FLOWN

    Virtual coworking with facilitated focus sessions and body doubling

    • FLOWN starts at $19 / month, billed annually, or $25 monthly. TomatoBar is free.
    • Only FLOWN lists a web app.
    • Only TomatoBar lists a macOS app.
    • FLOWN can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FLOWN pricing and details

23 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 35 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to TomatoBar that you buy once?

Yes. Flow, Be Focused, Pomofocus, Vitamin-R, Focus, Goodtime, Cold Turkey Blocker, AppBlock and 27 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy TomatoBar once instead of subscribing?

The TomatoBar listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these focus apps are free?

Flow, Be Focused, Pomofocus, Goodtime, Cold Turkey Blocker, AppBlock, Focus To-Do, Focus Friend and 20 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to TomatoBar: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.