Engross vs Milki
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Engross
This app helps users improve focus and productivity, especially those with ADHD or time blindness. It offers customizable focus sessions, task management, and analytics to understand work patterns. Features include distraction alerts, planning tools, and ambient sounds.
- ADHD-Friendly Pomodoro Timer
- Distraction detection and training
- Task breakdown for executive function
- Integrated daily planner
- Deep work analytics and charts
- Immersive white noise ambience
- Minimalist black theme
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Whether you're working on big projects, studying for exams, or just trying to improve productivity, Engross combines the power of the Pomodoro Technique, to-do lists, day planner, and focus analytics to help you stay organised and distraction-free. Why Engross? Its timer uses a unique ‘Hit me when you are distracted’ hack that makes you more focused & engaged whether you are working or studying. To-do list has features designed keeping in mind the approaches that help in getting things done faster. Calendar is neat & simple so that you can keep your days organised effortlessly. The app is designed to help you achieve more. Key Features: Focus Timer with Pomodoro Technique • Customise focus & break durations with ease • Use the Stopwatch when you simply want to track your time effortlessly • Attach a timer/stopwatch and start sessions right from the To-do list or Calendar • Session tagging for productivity insights To-Do List • Repeat tasks with flexible repeat options like twice a week, every alternate day etc. • Track progress of your long & big tasks with a flexible progress tracker • Reminders that can notify you up to 24 hours in advance • Break the big tasks into smaller & achievable sub-tasks and achieve bigger goals effortlessly Daily Planner/Calendar • Create events and plan routines • From main tasks of the day to lunch break & meditation time, get notified with reminders for everything and stay on track with your schedule • Create Recurring events for your regular routine & keep your days organised Productivity Analytics • Track your focus trends & peak performance times • Session history with charts and detailed insights • Understand where your time goes Clean, Distraction-Free UI • Minimalist design focused on getting work done White Noise • Soothing sounds help to be more focused & engaged when working Engross is perfect for: College Students & High Schoolers Remote Workers & Freelancers ADHD & Neurodivergent Users Writers, Designers, and Creators Anyone looking to work smarter, not harder For Students (High School & College) Study smarter, not harder. Engross is an ultimate study partner, combining the Pomodoro technique, task planner, and focus tracking to help you crush exams, stay ahead of assignments, and make every study session count. Key Benefits for Students: * ‘Hit me when you are distracted’ helps a lot in staying focused * Flexibility of focus timer * Plan out study blocks, breaks, and classes * Stats Dashboard shows how long you study daily, weekly, monthly * No Ads For Professionals * Pomodoro Timer: Stay productive without burning out * To-Do List + Calendar: Manage client tasks, meetings, and deadlines * Session Tags & Stats: Track work hours by client or label * Minimalist Interface For ADHD & Neurodivergent Users Engross supports focus, structure, and routine — helping people with ADHD or executive function challenges stay organised and productive. It's simple and flexible. * Flexible Pomodoro Timer: Adjustable sessions and breaks * Simple Task List: Break big tasks into smaller, doable steps * Visual Stats: Get dopamine boosts from seeing your progress * Routine Builder: Create and stick to daily structures * Low Clutter Design: No overwhelming menus or distractions No pressure. Just the tools you need to build focus, one session at a time. See real progress, every day. Don’t just manage your time — take charge of it. Whether you want to beat procrastination, develop discipline, or simply get more done, Engross gives you the clarity and control you need to succeed. Pomodoro™ and Pomodoro Technique® are registered trademarks of Francesco Cirillo. This app is not affiliated with Francesco Cirillo.
Milki
This app helps you overcome procrastination by tracking your study and work sessions using the Pomodoro technique. Set custom daily targets for activities and visualize your progress with powerful charts to stay motivated and achieve your goals.
- Customizable daily targets
- Actual vs. Target progress charts
- Pomodoro technique focus timer
- Activity tracking and metrics
- Multi-device sync
- Status levels and leaderboards
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Study timer with custom targets that will end your procrastination forever! Pomodoro time tracking with targets is your answer to getting more done. How much does it suck pulling an all nighter because you left your study to the last minute. Or the disappointment of your side project losing momentum. With Milki, you can set variable daily targets for each activity and track against them over a defined period e.g. 2 weeks or 2 months. The Actual vs. Target (worm) chart is incredibly powerful at keeping you on track, you can visually track your performance over the period. No other focus timer app does this, so I had to create one that did haha. Milki also uses the Pomodoro productivity hack of 25 minute intervals. With the combination of the Pomodoro technique & Actual vs. Target tracking, you will be shocked at the improvement for your study, work or side projects. CUSTOM TARGETS • Set variable daily targets for each activity e.g. Study or Side Project. • Actual vs. Target chart, the ultimate way to stay on track. • See how you are tracking against your targets over the defined period. FOCUS TIMER • Perform focus timer intervals. • Utilizes the Pomodoro Technique. • Short & long breaks between sessions. SYNC MULTIPLE DEVICES • One account for all your devices. ACTIVITIES • Create activities like Study, Work, Side Project, Life Admin or Chem 101. • Quickly switch between activities. • Charts and metrics for each activity. CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Incredible design & animations. • Miki is seriously cute. CHARTS • Actual vs. Target charts, track your performance over time. • Charts for each activity, quickly switch between tasks / activities. • Daily, weekly, monthly charts for each activity e.g. Physics 101. STATUS LEVELS • As you do more sessions, you will climb the status levels and unlock more features! • Status Levels including NOOB, BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD & PLATINUM. • Gain access to exclusive features and benefits at each status level increase. LEADERBOARD • Streak leaderboard. • Daily, weekly, monthly & lifetime leaderboards! FEATURE REQUESTS • Email me directly if you have feature requests, at hello@milki.app LANGUAGES • English • Turkish • French • German • Italian • Brazilian Portuguese • Malay SAY HI My name is Chris, I developed Milki & I’m from Brisbane, Australia. I’m actively building features for Milki! Let me know if you have feature requests or suggestions. I will reply to your email ridiculously fast (if I am awake, Australia time zone). Email: hello@milki.app MILKI PRO • Sync multiple devices. • Customize session time. • Customize alarm sounds. • Customize long breaks. • Combined weekly & monthly charts. Milki offers auto-renewing subscriptions: • $11.99 billed annually. The subscription will automatically renew unless it is canceled more than 24 hours in advance of the period. Your account will be charged the subscription price within 24 hours of the period ending. To manage your active subscriptions, go to App Store settings. You can only get the introductory price once. The price above is in USD, prices may vary between countries & with local exchange rates. To read our policies, go to: • Terms & Conditions: https://www.milki.app/terms • Privacy Policy: https://www.milki.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Milki at 97% against Engross's 49%. Milki also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Engross sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Milki sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Milki holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 107 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Engross's written reviews are positive against 97% of Milki's.
Engross ships an update every 4 weeks, Milki fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Engross | Milki |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (46 ratings) | 4.9 (107 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | 97.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 107 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Husain Haidery | Christopher ODonnell |
Customer experience
Engross
Milki
Bugs and requests
Engross
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Milki
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional issues with timer counting
- Pomodoro history not updating correctly for some users
Requested features
5 requests- Add widgets for easier access
- Ability to adjust pomodoro and break times without paying
- More detailed statistics and analytics
- Ability to share progress with friends or classmates
- Integration with other productivity/study apps
In-app purchases
Engross
- Engross Premium$5.99
Milki
- Miki Pro Subscription1 Year trial$11.991 Year
- Miki Pro Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Miki Pro Subscription1 Year trial$59.991 Year









