Comparison

Focus Hub 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

Focus Hub

This productivity tool helps users combat procrastination by segmenting work into focused sessions and scheduled breaks. It offers customizable timers, statistics to track progress, and a task manager to set goals. The app aims to improve concentration for studying and working.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus and break timers
  • Automatic work/break session automation
  • Multiple timer session customization
  • Session measurement and statistics
  • Task management for goal setting
  • Weekly and monthly focus time tracking
Features
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This application is a study timer. It features many features such as a custom timer, statistic, and many more. Keep your focus and use FocusHub to study and work. Stop wasting time on distraction and focus on what's really matters. How to use the app? FocusHub helps you be more productive by segmenting your workflow into Focus/Work sessions and breaks. Work for some time while taking short and frequent breaks. Long breaks will be added after some work sessions are done. - Split works to Focus session and Breaks - You can configure your focus and breaks session length - Alternate between Focus and Breaks to keep you productive - Use Automatic mode to automate the flow FEATURES: - Multiple Timer Session Customize your study timer, short breaks, long breaks. Set multiple timers to help you alternate between study and breaks -Session Measurement Check how many study sessions you have done, see today's productivity and overall productivity in the statistic. - Custom Experience Customize your timer length, your round, and your target goals - Statistics Check your weekly and monthly Focus session time - Task Manager Set your tasks and set how long it takes to complete it Be more Focused and Productive by using FocusHub to manage your study and be more focused. The app is perfect to keep your focus on your study and work. Feel free to send me suggestions and feedback to improve the timer app. Thank you!

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 helps you stay focused and take control of your time. BENEFITS - Reduce daily distractions and regain control of your screen time - Enjoy improved productivity and structured daily routines - Build better focus habits and feel more mindful during work - Spend more quality time with family and friends - Boost your motivation and achieve your goals faster - Track progress and celebrate small wins - Especially helpful for users managing digital attention challenges FEATURES - Focus Report: Visualize your focus sessions and track improvement over time - Blocker: Block selected apps while focusing; you can always pause to take a break - Focus Assistant: Gentle nudges with fun animations to help you stay on track - Leaderboard: Get inspired by top focusers from the community - Picture-in-Picture: Stay focused while using other apps - Add Time Mode: Start with a 0-timer for flexible tracking - Focus with Friends: Support and stay accountable with your peers - Cross-Platform Support: Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Home Screen Widget: Start sessions right from your Home Screen PRIVATE & SECURE Pomo Up runs entirely on your device and syncs with iCloud through Apple APIs. Your data stays private and never leaves your phone without permission. 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 Premium Subscription」 - Unlock all premium features with a subscription - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation - Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period - Your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings - Unused portion of any free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing Privacy Policy: https://manjun.tech/doc/en/privacy-policy.html User Agreement: https://manjun.tech/doc/en/user-agreement.html Feedback Email: hlai.manjun@gmail.com

Screenshots

Focus Hub4 screens
Pomo Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pomo Up at 86% against Focus Hub's 0%. Pomo Up also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.2) and ads (none vs shown). Focus Hub's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Focus Hub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pomo Up sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pomo Up holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomo Up has 40 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Focus Hub's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pomo Up's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Hub ships an update every 8 months, Pomo Up every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Focus Hub versus Pomo Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus HubPomo Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (5 ratings)4.9 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings540 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerandy giovannyManjun Tech

Customer experience

Focus Hub

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Pomo Up

All ratings40 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

Focus Hub

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
Show 4 more
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • 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

1 purchases

Focus Hub

One-time1
  • Premium version$1.99
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 Focus Hub free?
Focus Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomo Up free?
Pomo Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Hub or Pomo Up?
Pomo Up is rated higher. Focus Hub averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pomo Up averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.
Do Focus Hub or Pomo Up have ads?
Focus Hub shows ads; Pomo Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus Hub or Pomo Up?
Focus Hub ships an update every 8 months, and Pomo Up every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Hub was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pomo Up on October 14, 2026.

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