Comparison

Thiro vs PomoFocus · Daily Planner

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

Head to head
About

Thiro

This app helps you concentrate on your work and study by providing a focus timer and time tracking for each task. Set goals, manage tasks in groups, and view detailed statistics to improve your productivity. It syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Focus timer
  • Time tracking
  • Task management
  • Goal setting
  • Cross-device sync
  • Detailed statistics
  • Customizable appearance
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Thiro is a focus timer that helps you focus on everything you do. It helps you concentrate on tasks in your study and work by tracking the time you spend on each task. STAY FOCUSED: - Keep track of each of your focus sessions as a timer or manually add a period of focus time. - Set daily/monthly/yearly goals for your tasks and keep moving forward. - Set countdown notification for every focusing session. - Manage tasks in groups to keep everything in order. - Archive finished tasks to help you focus more on your work or study at the moment. - View detailed statistics of your time distribution. FOCUS EVERYWHERE: - Seamlessly use Thiro on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. Sync across all your devices using iCloud. - Just start a focus session on one of your devices, and it will be seamlessly synced to all your devices. MORE THOUGHTFUL FEATURES: - Night-owl Mode: Records between 0:00 and 4:00 will be counted in the previous day's statistics. Statistics will not be interrupted even if you stay up late working or studying. - Zen Mode: Accompany your work or study as a desktop clock. - Notes: Jot down your ideas after finishing a session. - Custom Appearance: Change theme and chart colors. - Turn over to Start: Turn the phone over to start a focus session. - Widgets: View your statistics on the home screen. - Siri & Shortcuts: Track your focus in a more automated way.

About

PomoFocus · Daily Planner

Organize your day with a visual planner and to-do list. Track tasks, manage projects, and analyze historical data to improve efficiency and regain a sense of control. Personalize your experience with custom icons and colors.

Highlights
  • Visual daily planner
  • Task and event sorting
  • Project time tracking
  • Calendar event import
  • Historical data analysis
  • Customization options
  • Home screen widget
Features
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Procrastination, distractions, and an endless to-do list that never seems to get done? PomoFocus integrates the Pomodoro Timer, To-Do List, and Time Management into one powerful app. It helps you get into the zone faster and effortlessly complete your most important tasks. Whether you are a student preparing for exams, a professional handling daily work, or someone looking to beat procrastination, PomoFocus turns your "to-dos" into "done." Why Choose PomoFocus? Most productivity tools only track tasks OR time. PomoFocus combines them, seamlessly taking you from planning to execution. Key Features: Pomodoro Focus Timer Set your focus and break intervals to minimize distractions and easily enter a state of deep flow. Daily To-Do List Quickly capture today's tasks, prioritize what matters, and never lose track of your goals. Visual Time Planning Schedule tasks directly onto a visual timeline. See your day at a glance to reduce chaos and procrastination. Focus Statistics Track your focus sessions, completion rates, and efficiency trends to continuously optimize your time. Home Screen Widgets View your tasks and focus status instantly from your home screen to stay on track. Perfect For: Studying & Exams Ideal for exam prep, self-study, and homework to maintain laser-sharp focus. Work & Productivity Manage daily tasks, prioritize projects, and boost your execution efficiency. Personal Growth Build self-discipline, overcome procrastination, and manage long-term goals. How to use PomoFocus: List your top 3 priorities for the day. Start a Pomodoro session to tackle the first task. Schedule the rest of your tasks on the timeline. Review your focus and accomplishments at the end of the day. Efficiency changes when you stop just planning and start acting. Download PomoFocus now and start your journey to a clearer, more focused, and controlled life. PomoFocus is free to use, the regular version basically meets the needs of 80% of the population, and some features require a professional version (optional subscription). ##Automatic renewal service statement Payment: after the user confirms the purchase and makes payment, it is credited to the iTunes account; Cancel renewal: if you need to cancel renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes / Apple ID setting management 24 hours before the expiration of the current subscription cycle. If you cancel within 24 hours before the expiration, the subscription fee will be charged; Renewal: Apple's iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before its expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription cycle will be postponed for one subscription cycle. ##Contact us: jscz3w@gmail.com Privacy Policy : http://www.jscz3w.com/ys_app.html Terms of Use (EULA):http://www.jscz3w.com/JSCZ3WEUVL.html

Screenshots

Thiro4 screens
PomoFocus · Daily Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PomoFocus · Daily Planner at every 3 days against Thiro's every 5 weeks. PomoFocus · Daily Planner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Thiro's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Thiro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PomoFocus · Daily Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Thiro against 4.8 for PomoFocus · Daily Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thiro has 49 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Thiro's written reviews are positive against 100% of PomoFocus · Daily Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thiro ships an update every 5 weeks, PomoFocus · Daily Planner every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Thiro versus PomoFocus · Daily Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThiroPomoFocus · Daily Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (49 ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB200 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer博宇 秦正洪 王

Customer experience

Thiro

All ratings49 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative7.4%

PomoFocus · Daily Planner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Thiro

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Widget not functional/failing
  • Not registering elapsed time
  • Multiple windows opening automatically
  • iCloud not syncing
  • Duplicate time entries
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  • Timer continues indefinitely
  • Configurations in blocks of 5 minutes
  • iCloud sync issues (conflicts, not syncing)
  • Widget update not working well
  • Default task becomes focused task
  • Adding new tasks creates duplicates
  • Stopping timer shows duplicate window
  • Cloud sync not working
  • Cannot modify focused time
  • Cannot press buttons in the app
  • Failed to purchase Pro version

Requested features

44 requests
  • Assign fixed color to each task
  • Add default countdown mode
  • Create an app for habit tracking with streaks
  • Allow selection of which counter on the main screen for widget
  • Add Pomodoro timer functionality
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  • Allow custom break lengths
  • Add countdown timer as an option
  • Ability to change or turn off picture on timer
  • Duplicating tasks/task groups
  • Link colors on diagram to task colors
  • Add focus timer and show on menu bar
  • Add Siri shortcuts/API
  • Hide docker icon
  • Add custom images for cover illustrations
  • Add end-of-task sound
  • Add light pink theme
  • Allow modification of completed task times
  • Add more functions
  • Add more cover illustrations
  • Add task end sound
  • Add countdown timer mode
  • Add habit tracking features
  • Add custom break lengths
  • Add countdown timer option
  • Add custom timer background
  • Add option to duplicate tasks
  • Link task colors to diagram colors
  • Add focus timer to menu bar
  • Add Siri shortcuts integration
  • Allow hiding of dock icon
  • Allow custom cover images
  • Add task completion sound
  • Add countdown timer mode
  • Add habit tracking features
  • Add custom break lengths
  • Add countdown timer option
  • Add custom timer background
  • Add option to duplicate tasks
  • Link task colors to diagram colors
  • Add focus timer to menu bar
  • Add Siri shortcuts integration
  • Allow hiding of dock icon
  • Allow custom cover images
  • Add task completion sound

PomoFocus · Daily Planner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Thiro

One-time1
  • Thiro Pro$1.99
3 purchases

PomoFocus · Daily Planner

Subscriptions2
  • PomoFocus Pro(Monthly)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PomoFocus Pro(Yearly)7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is Thiro free?
Thiro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PomoFocus · Daily Planner free?
PomoFocus · Daily Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thiro or PomoFocus · Daily Planner?
Thiro is rated higher. Thiro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while PomoFocus · Daily Planner averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Thiro or PomoFocus · Daily Planner have ads?
Neither Thiro nor PomoFocus · Daily Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thiro or PomoFocus · Daily Planner?
Thiro ships an update every 5 weeks, and PomoFocus · Daily Planner every 3 days. Most recently, Thiro was updated on October 24, 2026 and PomoFocus · Daily Planner on October 24, 2026.

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