Comparison

机械设计帮手 vs Pomo Up

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

机械设计帮手

Features
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在智能制造2025的风口面前,搞机械的皮特转行开始搞编程了,这是他的第一个app,是关于机械设计计算的 该软件重点对伺服电机的计算选型和计算做了设计,严格按照机械设计手册相关公式制作,同时对辊子动力传输机构的设计和选型也做了相应的设计 其它方面还涉及到键,钻床,铣床等的相关计算. 该版本将在后续中持续完善,并计划下一版本中添加齿轮和轴承计算 如有建议和意见请及时联系作者

About

Pomo Up

Enhance concentration and manage your time effectively with a focus timer that helps reduce distractions and build better habits. Track progress, get gentle nudges, and connect with others for accountability.

Highlights
  • Focus Report visualization
  • App Blocker
  • Focus Assistant nudges
  • Community Leaderboard
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Focus with Friends feature
  • Home Screen Widget
Features
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Pomo Up is a Pomodoro timer with a buddy who focuses right alongside you. Pick a tag, tap start, and block the apps that pull you away. NEW IN 7.0 - An all-new design, built for Liquid Glass - Made for iPhone Duo, on both the cover and inner screens - Tag presets: each tag remembers its own duration and timer mode - New widgets: Today, This Week, and Quick Start FOCUS YOUR WAY - Pomodoro or stopwatch: count down, or count up with no time limit - Tag presets: start Study, Work, or Reading in one tap - Picture in Picture: keep the timer in view while you use other apps - Live Activities: start your next session from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island - Spotlight & Siri: search a tag to start, or ask Siri how long you focused today STAY ON TRACK - App Blocker: block chosen apps while you focus; pause anytime you need a break - Pomo Buddies: wear AirPods and your buddy moves with you. Meet the Dog, Duck, Dino, Giraffe, and Capybara - Widgets: start a session or check today's progress right from your Home Screen SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Today's report, weekly insights, and full statistics - See where your time goes by tag - Leaderboard: see how your focus stacks up with the community EVERYWHERE YOU WORK iPhone, iPad, iPhone Duo, and Mac, kept in sync with iCloud. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. Your focus records stay on your device and sync through your own iCloud. COMMUNITY FEEDBACK "Pomo Up helps me stay on task without distractions. It's been a game-changer for my focus." – Ben "I’ve been getting more done in less time. Love the animations and how simple it is to use!" – Alice "I used to get sidetracked all the time, but Pomo Up keeps me aware and consistent." – Sam POMO UP PRO Block distracting apps, unlock all Pomo Buddies, full charts, Home Screen widgets, unlimited tags, stopwatch mode, and the Mac app. - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Privacy Policy: https://manjun.tech/doc/en/privacy-policy.html User Agreement: https://manjun.tech/doc/en/user-agreement.html Questions or ideas? hlai.manjun@gmail.com

Screenshots

机械设计帮手4 screens
Pomo Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 机械设计帮手 at none against Pomo Up's 8. 机械设计帮手 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Pomo Up's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomo Up sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 机械设计帮手 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

机械设计帮手 ships an update every 27 months, Pomo Up monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
机械设计帮手 versus Pomo Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter机械设计帮手Pomo Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—40 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB118 MB
Age rating4++4
Developer越 李Manjun Tech

Bugs and requests

机械设计帮手

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pomo Up

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Cannot find widgets
  • Widgets not expandable
  • Cannot edit entries
  • Cannot edit tags
  • Data not syncing between iPad and iPhone
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  • Ticking sound cannot be stopped without losing notifications
  • Standby function does not work
  • Free trial charged immediately
  • Lost Premium Lifetime access

Requested features

14 requests
  • Apple Watch app
  • Expandable widgets
  • Edit tag names and colors
  • Chime sound after sessions/breaks
  • Simple calendar and task writer
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  • Simple note-taking option
  • Productive music or alpha/gamma waves
  • To-do list functionality
  • Timer as Lock Screen wallpaper (free)
  • Hide 'login game center' notification
  • Custom break times
  • Change number of study intervals
  • Add music for studying
  • Ability to edit entries

In-app purchases

None

机械设计帮手

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Pomo Up

Subscriptions6
  • PomoUp Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • PomoUp Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PomoUp: Screen Time for Focus$4.991 Month
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  • PomoUp Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • PomoUp Pro Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • PomoUp Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • PomoUp Pro Lifetime$39.99
  • PomoUp Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is 机械设计帮手 free?
机械设计帮手 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomo Up free?
Pomo Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 机械设计帮手 or Pomo Up have ads?
Neither 机械设计帮手 nor Pomo Up shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 机械设计帮手 or Pomo Up?
机械设计帮手 ships an update every 27 months, and Pomo Up monthly. Most recently, 机械设计帮手 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pomo Up on November 7, 2026.

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