Pomodoro Timer: Stay Focused Negative Reviews

Pomodoro Timer: Stay Focused App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024

Pomodoro Timer: Stay Focused app received 43 complaints, negative comments and reviews by users. Have you ever had a bad experience using Pomodoro Timer: Stay Focused? Can you share your negative thoughts about pomodoro timer: stay focused?

Pomodoro Timer: Stay Focused for Negative User Reviews

✓ Auto reset function does workI like the timing structure of the app. The app is also very customizable! However, I am having a problems with the app not auto resetting each morning. This is becoming very frustrating. I do not want to go into the chart feature to see how many rounds I have completed each day. When the whole point of this app is to help me focus on tasks..V. R. MaryolVersion: 1.10.11

✓ Cannot share audioEven with all sounds disabled, it steals the audio focus of an iPad. So if you have music playing while you work, EVERY timer change (pause/play, or focus start/stop) pauses your music. Apple could fix this at the iPad level, but this app shouldn’t be trying to grab the audio source when all sounds are disabled..U83256Version: 1.10.18

✓ There is no iCloud supportDisappointed after purchasing the pro version 😣.FreydwnVersion: 1.8.4

✓ Near perfectWould give 5 stars if the app was available for the watch._ilovetuesdaysVersion: 1.8.4

✓ Battery hogSeems to drain the battery quickly for such a small app. Timer doesn't shut off when you exit the app and app has to be force closed..DustyroodsVersion: 1.6

✓ As of most recent update, timer stops running in background when I switch to a different appThis app was working perfectly for me for years until the most recent update. As of today, whenever I switch screens, the timer stops running. I’m resorting to posting this review because, as at least one other reviewer has pointed out, the app and “application support” link to a tumblr page, which displays a different email address than the contact address given in the app and its most recent posts were in 2014. I’ve tried contacting the other email address—the one given in the app (I can’t be sure that email address is even still in use)—but haven’t heard back..HaplessharpooneersVersion: 1.10.0

✓ Great idea, one flawI have been waiting for months to see if they would add a "Break Volume" and it still hasn't happened. As it stands, the only volume controls are for "alarm" and "ticking", but I do not want the same volume level for "ticking" and "break" periods. I need to have "ticking quiet and in the background. Break should be a little louder. Let me adjust this, please. It almost makes me want to design a similar app with more control, because this seems like an easy fix..JackHoustonVersion: 1.8.4

✓ Small but Vital Improvements NeededSo, the app is largely good, but a few small issues really detract from the overall effectiveness and quality of the app. First, the inability to quickly restart a “group” of pomodoro timers. For example, if you have a lunch in the middle of one group, and want to start fresh when you get back, you have to manually pretend you did the rest of the first group. So if I do 3 rounds before a long break, and I’ve done 1, to start fresh at zero, I have to set timers for 2 and 3 to zero to get back to 1. This is really bad design. Second...the volume controls do nothing. I like the idea of ticking on my short breaks. But, you know, not loud. So I set the volume for those to 0.9. Except that doesn’t work. If it is ticking at that moment, it lowers. But when the next short break hits, it’s back to whatever my phone volume is. This makes that feature useless. The same is true for alarms. I don’t want to have to pick up my phone to change it every time, so I have to choose between turning off ticking or remembering to set my phone volume where I want it for this app, change it for other apps, then come back and change it for this app. The core is good. The errors render it a frustratingly incomplete app..Operative.MeVersion: 1.10.6

✓ Colors do not workI used this app for several years. It has been free, and we had options to select colors. Nos, if I click on it , the app closes on you. Hope they will fix the issue.Ocean 2018Version: 1.10.18

✓ Works but buggyNice idea and beautiful design but inferior execution. Ticking sounds aren't always played properly, the app freezes at times..Leonty D.Version: 1.3

✓ CrashedThe first thing it did was crash my phone, the second was ask for a review. So I'm on the fence...._GilesVersion: 1.6

✓ Don’t get the paid versionI thought this was better than the non paying version but no don’t pay for this app it’s suck.$1JesusVersion: 1.10.18

✓ Best Pomodoro App BUT...App is unusable with current update... I use this app every day for my studies. It’s everything that you would want in terms of simplicity and functionality. Definitely worth the 3 or so dollars for the PRO upgrade. The only reason I can’t give this 5 stars is because of the most recent update. This update automatically stops the clock from working in the background, which is beyond frustrating. Please fix this bug..Chuma101Version: 1.10.7

✓ CrashThis app crash constantly especially when you click to change color them.UniqueariyanVersion: 1.10.18

✓ Used to be my go to Timer app for a long timeI’ve being waiting for a fix to this problem for months now, but so far all recent updates have not fixed it. This app for whatever reason don’t work in the background anymore. I would turn it on, and it would run in the background for a tiny bit and then it would stop. If this app. Can not run in the background, then it isn’t useable for me anymore. This is so upsetting as this was my favorite app. It was that good and still can be, but without the ability to have this app run in the background it is USELESS!!!.MachiN9Version: 1.10.7

✓ Broken color selectionI purchased this after the free version for the sole purpose of changing that terrible red color to something better. It crashes the moment you attempt the change..AVMaasVersion: 1.10.18

✓ Big issues with the new updateI have been using the app for years and my experience was nothing but great. This new update changes everything! The timer doesn’t work if the app is off screen which turns the app useless for tracking time. The charts new design isn’t as neat as before. In short the the app was great until this update came along..Rami_MDVersion: 1.10.4

✓ GlitchesThis app used to work great until this past year. App automatically shuts down whenever I try to change the color scheme. Also the timer always reflects “25 min” even though I have changed the study session time in the options menu. This app was suppose to be an upgrade of the other time keeper app by pixio, but it seems that they have now made the two apps completely separate from each other.Siracusa_aleVersion: 1.10.18

✓ Bug since last updateI’ve been using Focus Keeper for a while and it’s my pomodoro app of choice. But since the last update the timer stops when the app is in background, making my device useless when I need to track a pomodoro session..LeandrolraVersion: 1.10.0

✓ DisappointingHey there, I paid for a pro app years ago. Now to get any features I have to subscribe. But I already paid what you asked at the time. That’s a way to annoy your early supporters. If I am a Pro subscriber, you should provide my updates free. You’ll get your returns from others. Not happy..GetsmartmaxVersion: 1.10.18

✓ Pomodoro chart is a random number generator!Number of pomodoros charted change significantly when accessed at different times... From 10 to 24 to 8 over a period of time as an example. Fix needed..YabadabadVersion: 1.8.1

✓ Stay awayIt promises great things. It may even work for awhile. When I ordered a subscription, i had several tasks I wanted to do a day. In the past month, only two tasks remain to choose from cleaning and invoicing. I have no idea what happened to the other one. I try to add a new item and a pop up window says, oh, to add more tasks you need a subscription. When i click on it, a pop up window says you already have a subscription. Then we are in a loop. I can cancel my subscription, but it will expire in October of 2022. This is a terrible app..Dr. PlaceboVersion: 1.10.17

✓ Great app, lack of supportI love this app. I really do. However, the last update was never able to install on my iPad and now I cannot use it at all. I don't know if this an app store issue, an iOS issue or an issue with the app itself but having paid for it I want to be able to use it. I attempted to contact the developer but haven't heard any response, so that's what the rating of this app really reflects. The design is nice and the selection of sounds is better than any other of the dozens of similar apps. I would recommend this over others but at the moment I am having a difficult time doing so..PaulkalupnieksVersion: 1.8.3

✓ So buggy...aaaarrrrrhhhhhhDaily experience with this app: start the timer, go to some other apps, then an hour later find out the timer stopped in the middle for no reasons...didn’t the developers use the app themselves? Edit: okay, so the app stops counting when you leave it or lock screen now, making it pretty much useless to me. I didn’t see any option that might change this and I definitely will not keep my screen on all time for this app..A;lskdjflasjVersion: 1.10.14

✓ SpammyStop spamming reminders to go back to using the app if I haven't used it in a while. Also, fix the timer wheel so it doesn't reset the timer when you accidentally touch it..XilinxspartanVersion: 1.4

✓ Just bought the app. It does not work unless the phone is on and unlockedI would love to give 5 stars. It has to work first. Please update the app..Ultraman-cosVersion: 1.10.6

✓ No Watch app?!?Unbelievable that there is no corresponding Watch app. If I'd known that, I wouldn't have purchased this in the first place..TeddyMPVersion: 1.9.9

✓ Does not run in backgroundI really liked the free version and never had any issues with it, so I bought the pro. I’m disappointed because the timer suddenly stops when I’m using other apps on my phone or even just when an alarm on my phone goes off. If not for this issue, I would have given it 5/5 stars..AllieMayDayVersion: 1.10.11

✓ Good, but the sounds could be improvedI am a student who uses pomodoro daily and need white noise to drown out ambient noises. The rain sound is good and relaxing, but it's a short clip that simply repeats. There's an audible pause amongst many of the clips, so in one 25 min pomodoro session you might hear the same clip repeat 15 times or more, very distracting..DoctahDaveVersion: 1.8.4

✓ I loved this app but atm it’s broken to the point of uselessnessI loved this app and I religiously used the free version, I wanted to upgrade to support the developers but I’ll probably end up going back to the free because when the phone goes to sleep or the window is running in the background the timer pauses and it defeats the point of the app.Hallows eeveeVersion: 1.10.10

✓ Working Again!Edit: I didn’t heed my own warning I updated and now it stops what I’m listening to and doesn’t restart it following each already and cycle change I have to figure out how to make what was playing play again not so great for my easily distracted brain. For me this renders the app almost useless please fix ASAP, Thanks! OP: This is a great app and I’ve used it for a long time In a variety of settings. Easy to learn and use while still giving you options to customize for your specific needs. I love that you can choose your own color for each cycle, I am very color motivated. Be wary of updates there have been some bad ones in the past that at times rendered the app almost useless. However, in its current form all is well and this little app can be quite helpful in keeping you on task..JarovizeVersion: 1.10.14

✓ Good app but needs some improvingJust bought this app for the notification centre funtionality. fairly pleased but could use some improvements. Ability to start pomodoro within notification centre. Also unable to turn the ticking off unless it's muted, but when it's muted, the alarms don't go off. Please fix. Thanks.PnoizeVersion: 1.6

✓ Simple but great app (5 stars) but no watch support (-2 stars)Does what’s on the tin: providing an elegant implementation of Pomodoro Technique. I’ve tried all the other options and this is, by far, the nicest version. But, Developers, please add watch support! Most of us using some version of work times do so to improve our focus and productivity. Forcing us to interact with our phones just adds a potential source of distraction..Icthy-IcthyVersion: 1.10.2

✓ Would give a 5 if it was available on WatchWould give a 5 if it was available on Watch.AnthonyGiglioVersion: 1.9.8

✓ Does not connect to free versionI love focus keeper and have used the free version for months. I wanted to upgrade to see my stats but couldn’t not connect to the App Store from within the app. I came here and bought the paid version only for a brand new app without any of my data to install on my phone - not what I’m looking for or need. Refund please!.KatemwellVersion: 1.8.4

✓ Developer stored data for unrelated app in my iCloud storageCame across an app unknown to me storing data in my iCloud called “Baby Story: Pregnancy Pictures” despite never downloading or using this app or anything like it. Turns out it’s the same developer as this focus timer app I downloaded some time ago. This is unprofessional at best, and compromising to my data security and privacy and worst..Rickd3xVersion: 1.10.18

✓ UpdateI used to love this app but i’m not sure if there was a new update that changed things? now when i disable “prevent screen lock” to try and save my battery life on my devices it doesn’t accurately keep track of my time spent studying (i’ve timed it and it lags and it ends up documenting a lot less time than i actually have spent studying). it also no longer works when i decide to utilize another app which is super inconvenient. i don’t want to have my screen on for hours i would like to be able to have my screen lock and still keep track of my studying on this app! pls fix i do enjoy this app a lot!!.Instaa-userVersion: 1.10.7

✓ Latest version is brokenTimer no longer works when app is running in the background. Will update rating once it is fixed..MapleLeafHabibiVersion: 1.10.4

✓ Doesn’t work anymoreUsed to love this app and have used it for a long time. Since most recent update, it doesn’t keep the time anymore, which makes it kind of useless as a Pomodoro timer. Can you fix this?? Update: After waiting a month, finally gave up and am deleting this app from my phone. Doesn’t keep the time anymore when screen locks. I found another app that actually works. Too bad, it was a great app until the developer stopped supporting it. I had gotten the pro version to get the “customizability”. Oh well, nothing lasts forever..MDHWIVersion: 1.10.6

✓ Doesn't Work In BackgroundThe time doesn't elapse on it when it's in the background. I set the timer and a stopwatch on Google. After 2 minutes and 15 seconds had elapsed on the stopwatch, the timer had only passed 35 seconds..EveryeffinnnameistakenVersion: 1.10.7

✓ Wouldn't recommendSeems to be low on instructions. I bought it rather than get the free option but after three rounds the ticking noise got so annoying. I managed to find the options to get rid of it but then could not start it up again. Click on timer to start it said but click where? It was black apart from those words and skip which obviously skipped through everything. I'm now about to delete it and try another app..JulianneofnzVersion: 1.6

✓ Won’t let me share with familyThis app works great. However I’m only giving two stars because of the family sharing problem. I’ve now bought this app twice! The first was my fault because I didn’t read where “in app” purchases couldn’t be shared. I had upgraded to pro in the app, but couldn’t share with my son who was the intended user. So I went back to the App Store to purchase the Pro version. It STILL won’t let me share the app with my son even though the description clearly states that up to 6 family members can share it. My daughter was able to download the pro version without paying more, but not my son! I don’t want to buy it a third time just to get the thing on my son’s iPad!.HugapupVersion: 1.9.8

✓ Missing option to customize long breakGreat options, but the interface is confusing and there are no help documents at all. Turns out that the "long break" only kicks in after 4 work/break cycles and there's no way to change that. Huge missing feature. I write in 48 minute work /12 minute rest cycles, and four of those is way too long for a longer break. There are great options for sounds and charting of how much focused time is spent on tasks, but interface clarity could be better, and for all this customization, how weird that you can't set the option for the long break. I guess it's back to PushPress timer for me... For people complaining about the sound clips: you can find and download whatever sounds you want, put them in your music library, and the app will play those instead. A really great feature..Ignatius_J_ReillyVersion: 1.8.4

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