Engross vs Focus Keeper
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Engross
Pomodoro timer with to-do list and planner for phones
Focus Keeper
Pomodoro timer with progress charts for iPhone, Android and web
Where they differ
- Engross starts at $5.99 for Engross Premium (US App Store; billing basis not shown). Focus Keeper starts at $3.99 / month or $34.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
- Only Focus Keeper lists a web app.
- Engross also covers calendar, site & app blocker and focus music.
At a glance
| Engross | Focus Keeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $5.99 for Engross Premium (US App Store; billing basis not shown) | $3.99 / month or $34.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed) |
| Free plan | Free to download on iPhone, iPad and Android. Neither store listing says which features need Engross Premium. | Free to download on iOS and Android and free to sign up for on the web. The vendor does not list which features need Focus Keeper Pro. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Engross Applications | PIXO Inc. |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Engross
- Students planning study blocks and tracking study time
- People who want a timer, to-do list and planner in one phone app
- Those who lose focus mid-session and want to count the lapses
- Freelancers tracking work hours by label
Focus Keeper
- Students timing study sessions and exam preparation
- People who want a plain Pomodoro timer with progress charts
- Keeping one timer history across a phone and a browser
Worth knowing
Engross
- Phone and tablet only: iPhone, iPad and Android. No desktop or web version is listed.
- The vendor does not say what Engross Premium unlocks; the stores show $5.99 on the US App Store and $0.99 to $7.99 per item on Google Play.
- App blocking appears on the website and the Google Play listing but is not mentioned on the App Store listing.
- The vendor's website is a single page with no pricing, help or documentation pages.
Focus Keeper
- Focus Keeper publishes no price list; the US App Store shows Pro purchases at seven different amounts.
- The vendor does not say which features are limited to Focus Keeper Pro.
- There is no Mac or Windows app; on a computer it runs in the browser.
- The pages read describe a timer and tracker only, with no blocking of apps or websites.
Key features
Engross
- Pomodoro timer and stopwatch
- Focus and break lengths are adjustable, with sessions of up to 180 minutes on Android, and a stopwatch covers open-ended work. A session can be started straight from a task or event.
- Distraction button
- During a session you tap 'Hit me when you are distracted' each time your attention slips, which the vendor describes as a distraction tracker for building focus.
- To-do list
- Tasks support sub-tasks, a progress tracker for long jobs, flexible repeats such as twice a week or alternate days, and reminders up to 24 hours ahead.
- Planner and calendar
- Events and routines sit in a calendar view next to tasks, with recurring events for regular routines and reminders for each entry.
- Statistics and labels
- Sessions can be tagged with labels. Charts show focus trends, peak performance times and session history, with daily, weekly and monthly study or work totals.
- App whitelist and white noise
- The Android listing describes an App Whitelist that blocks distracting apps once the timer starts. Both listings include white noise sounds to play while working.
Focus Keeper
- Pomodoro timer
- Runs the classic cycle of 25-minute focus sessions and 5-minute breaks, with a longer break after four sessions, and can start the next session automatically.
- Custom session lengths
- The length of focus sessions, short breaks and long breaks can each be changed to fit your own way of working.
- Charts of focus time
- Work sessions are logged automatically, and charts show focus time and work patterns so you can spot trends.
- Tasks alongside the timer
- Tasks are kept with the timer and its analytics, so sessions can be tied to what you are working on.
- History saved to an account
- Focus sessions and tasks are saved automatically, and the history can be opened from any device.
- Web, phone and watch
- A timer runs in the browser at focuskeeper.co, with apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Android.
Plans
Engross
Free$0
The app is free to download, and the vendor's site describes it as free. The listings do not say where the free version stops.
Engross Premium$5.99
US App Store in-app purchase; billing basis not shown
The only in-app purchase on the iPhone and iPad listing. The listing does not describe what it unlocks.
Android in-app purchases$0.99 to $7.99
per item on Google Play (US); the basis is not shown
Google Play gives only a price range for the Android app's in-app items, without naming them.
Focus Keeper
Free$0
The apps are free downloads and the web version has a free sign-up. What the free version leaves out is not published.
Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month$3.99 or $12.99
per month, US App Store; two purchases listed
The listing shows two monthly Pro purchases without saying how they differ or which one a new subscriber is offered.
Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year$34.99 to $69.99
per year, US App Store; three purchases listed
Yearly Pro purchases appear at $34.99 and $69.99, with a third named 1 Year Standard at $49.99.
Focus Keeper Pro$99.99 or $199.99
US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown
Two purchases are named only Focus Keeper Pro. The listing does not say whether they are one-time unlocks.
