# Pops! vs Kick

The clearest difference is ads: Pops! at none against Kick's shown. Pops! also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Kick's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 58 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pops! against 5.0 for Kick. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Pops! ships an update every 58 months, Kick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pops! | Kick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pops/id1524228253/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-focus-timer-on-things/id6444948863/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 58 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeffrey Eugene Hoch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230121259) | [晓康 丁](https://appshunter.io/developer/828818003) |

## What reviewers say

### Pops!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pops/id1524228253)

This productivity app uses the Pomodoro technique with personalized coaching. It employs vibrations and light flashes to signal work and break times, with notifications to keep you on track. Get focused and manage your time effectively with a choice of three unique coaching styles.

**Highlights:** Personalized coaching styles, Vibration alerts for breaks, Flashing light notifications, Work and break timers, Customizable alerts

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-focus-timer-on-things/id6444948863)

This minimalist focus timer utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to help users enhance productivity and motivation. By organizing tasks into timed intervals, it aims to reduce stress and improve concentration for work, study, or programming.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro focus timer, Minimalist design, Dark mode compatibility, Task completion focus, Learning and programming aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pops! free?

Pops! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kick free?

Kick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pops! or Kick?

Pops! and Kick are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Pops! or Kick have ads?

Kick shows ads; Pops! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pops! or Kick?

Pops! ships an update every 58 months, and Kick every 4 days. Most recently, Pops! was updated on June 4, 2026 and Kick on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*