Comparison

Secrets 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

Secrets

Securely store and manage all your sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and bank information. Generate strong new passwords, use auto-fill for quick logins, and sync data across devices with robust encryption.

Highlights
  • Store passwords, credit cards, and bank details
  • Generate secure, private passwords
  • One-time passcode generation for 2FA
  • Import from other password managers
  • iCloud syncing across devices
  • Browser integration for auto-fill
  • Biometric and passphrase protection
Features
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Secrets is an app for storing all of your passwords and anything else you want to keep … secret! There are lots of things in our daily lives that we don’t want other people to know like credit card details, bank details, and of course, passwords. Secrets can protect all of those things and more in an app that’s easy to use but still secured by strong encryption and advanced sync technology. Because we think that your secrets should be yours and yours alone, your passwords and information are never synced with our servers. If you choose to sync your information between devices it will be encrypted and securely saved in iCloud. Secrets uses strong 256-bit encryption and locks your information behind biometric (Face ID or Touch ID) and alphanumeric (a strong and unique passphrase) protection. Despite that, Secrets is full of features that you’re going to love using and will make using your passwords and other information a breeze. FEATURES INCLUDE: • Store all of your passwords, passkeys, credit cards, bank details, and other information so that it’s always there when you need it. • Create reate new, secure, and private passwords for new apps and services. No more trying to come up with a unique password yourself. • Generate one-time passcodes for apps and services that offer two-factor authentication. • Get all of your passwords and information into Secrets with ease — import from 1Password, LastPass, and other popular services or import using a CSV file. • Take your passwords with you. Secrets supports iCloud syncing so your information is always available and up-to-date. • Access your passwords when you need them — Secrets for iPhone and iPad securely integrates with browsers on Windows and Linux so your passwords are never more than a few taps away. • Use password AutoFill to quickly enter usernames and passwords on your Apple devices. PRIVATE AND SECURE We don't have access to your information, including usernames and passwords. Not even in encrypted form! Synced information doesn’t use our servers and nothing leaves your device or iCloud (when syncing is enabled). Information is stored using modern cryptographic algorithms and 256-bit encryption. Use Touch ID or Face ID to unlock Secrets or set up a strong passphrase — or both! You can even use your Apple Watch to unlock Secrets on the Mac. Automatic locking ensures that Secrets keeps all of your information locked away even if your phone/computer is stolen. PRICING Secrets is a free download and there are one-time in-app purchases available to unlock additional features. • Create, edit, delete, and import items after a 7-day free trial. • Unlock shared vaults so you can invite someone else to access your saved items. • A bundle that includes both in-app purchases for a single payment. Alternatively, Secrets is also available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Whether you opt for a one-time purchase or a subscription, it will be valid on all platforms: iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Learn more about Secrets at https://secrets.app/ and get in touch with any questions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://secrets.app/privacy/

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

Secrets4 screens
Pomo Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pomo Up at 86% against Secrets's 62%. Pomo Up also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Secrets's advantage is ratings volume (188 vs 40). On price, update cadence, 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. Secrets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 188 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Secrets's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pomo Up's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secrets ships an update every 5 weeks, Pomo Up monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Secrets versus Pomo Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecretsPomo Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (188 ratings)4.9 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings188 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB118 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperOuter Corner, Unipessoal LDAManjun Tech

Customer experience

Secrets

All ratings188 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral13.7%
Negative24.8%

Pomo Up

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

User reviews

Secrets

From 188 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Straightforward and easy-to-use interface
  • 🔒 Strong security with iCloud integration
  • 💰 One-time purchase (no subscription required)
  • 🔄 Seamless iPhone and Mac integration
  • 📱 Native Apple design and feel

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Device authorization requests not arriving reliably
  • 🐢 Slow iCloud sync between devices
  • 🔄 Sync reliability issues and inconsistencies
  • ❌ Limited password generation options
  • 🚫 No support for memorable/typable passwords

Pomo Up

From 40 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for focus
  • 👍 Helps with studies
  • 👍 Minimalistic design
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Tracks time well

Room to improve

  • 👎 Premium features are expensive
  • 👎 Some features locked behind paywall
  • 👎 Can't edit tags
  • 👎 No option to expand widgets
  • 👎 Basic functions only for premium

Bugs and requests

Secrets

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Device authorization requests not arriving on pre-approved devices
  • iCloud sync failures and unreliable synchronization
  • App crashes on iPad frequently
  • Extremely slow performance on Intel Mac models
  • Safari extension broken and non-functional
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  • Autofill feature patchy and unreliable
  • Unlock failures preventing password sync
  • Device pairing spinning indefinitely
  • App unable to unlock or set passwords
  • Overlapping text fields on accessibility settings
  • Slow indexing on Mac requiring 10-second waits
  • Migration issues from v3 to v4
  • Laggy password copy screen

Requested features

14 requests
  • Randomized username generation
  • Integration with disposable email services (e.g., addy.io)
  • Authenticator/TOTP built-in support
  • Word list-based password generation
  • Fine-grained punctuation character control
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  • Passwords that can be manually typed
  • Sign-in-with integration (Google, Microsoft)
  • Favicon auto-pull from websites
  • Additional custom fields for entries
  • Cross-platform Windows/Microsoft support
  • Option to hide dock icon
  • Auto-populate passwords in-field on macOS
  • Better accessibility with system font sizing
  • Improved documentation and YouTube tutorials

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

9 purchases

Secrets

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • Sharing TrialFree
  • Sharing (Promo)$29.99
  • Sharing$39.99
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  • Editing (Promo)$44.99
  • Upgrade$49.99
  • Editing$59.99
  • Editing + Sharing$79.99
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 Secrets free?
Secrets 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, Secrets or Pomo Up?
Pomo Up is rated higher. Secrets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Pomo Up averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.
Do Secrets or Pomo Up have ads?
Neither Secrets nor Pomo Up shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secrets or Pomo Up?
Secrets ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pomo Up monthly. Most recently, Secrets was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pomo Up on November 4, 2026.

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