POMO vs Focus Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
POMO
This app helps you focus on tasks using a timed work and break cycle. It offers a clean interface with a progress ring and background notifications to keep you on track. The free version provides the classic timer, while premium unlocks custom presets and project tagging.
- Classic Pomodoro timer (25/5)
- Background-accurate timing
- Local notifications for session ends
- Session history and daily stats
- Customizable focus and break lengths (Premium)
- Project tagging (Premium)
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POMO is a calm study timer for focus sessions and deep work — the classic tomato-technique rhythm. Work in a focused sprint, take a short break, repeat. After a few rounds you earn a longer break. POMO keeps that rhythm on one clean screen: a large progress ring, background-accurate timing and local notifications, so a session survives a locked phone. FREE - The classic 25/5 pomodoro, unlimited sessions - History of your sessions and daily stats - A notification when focus or a break ends POMO PREMIUM - Every built-in preset, from short sprints to deep work - Custom focus and break lengths - Custom tags for your projects US$4.99 per month or US$29.99 per year. The classic pomodoro stays free. No accounts, no sign-up, no ads. Your sessions stay on your device. Terms of use: https://mmthstudio.com/pomo/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://mmthstudio.com/pomo/privacy-policy
Focus Now
This app helps you focus and build lasting habits with a customizable Pomodoro timer. It offers AI-powered insights, calming sounds, and goal tracking to enhance productivity for work and study.
- Customizable Pomodoro sessions
- AI-powered focus insights
- Background music and calming sounds
- Personal focus goals and progress tracking
- App and website blocking
- Detailed statistics and templates
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Focus Now – Pomodoro Timer for Work and Study Focus smarter, stay consistent, and build lasting focus habits. The clean, intuitive Pomodoro timer that helps you study, work, and grow without distractions. Highlights: • Customizable Pomodoro sessions • Streaks and badges for motivation • AI-powered focus insights • Background music and calming sounds • Personal focus goals and progress tracking • App and website blocking • Detailed statistics and templates Focus Now is the ultimate Pomodoro timer, focus timer, and study timer app. Whether you want to concentrate while studying, stay productive at work, or create healthy daily routines, Focus Now helps you manage time, improve concentration, and build momentum through personalized focus sessions. Built on the proven Pomodoro Technique, Focus Now keeps you in deep focus while preventing burnout through regular breaks. It’s perfect for study, work, or mindful routines like journaling, reading, or meditation. The app combines focus, structure, and flexibility. Its clean, modern design and improved onboarding make it effortless to start and stay consistent. Set focus goals, track your progress, and stay motivated with streaks and badges that reward every session. Create your ideal work atmosphere with background music and alert sounds, and use AI-powered insights to discover what helps you focus best. With templates, you can easily switch between work, study, and wellness setups — so your routine is always ready when you are. Focus Now adapts to your rhythm, helping you find balance between productivity and recovery. How the Pomodoro Technique Works The Pomodoro Method is a simple but powerful time management system: • 25 minutes of focused work • 5 minutes of short rest • After 4 sessions: a longer 15–30 minute break This rhythm keeps your mind sharp, strengthens focus, and makes productivity sustainable — whether preparing for exams, working remotely, or reducing distractions. Why Choose Focus Now Focus Now is more than just another Pomodoro timer. It’s your complete focus companion — fully customizable and designed to fit your goals. Perfect for: • Students who need a reliable study timer for exams and assignments • Professionals who want to apply deep-work methods for better productivity • People with ADHD who benefit from structured focus sessions • Anyone building habits like mindfulness, journaling, or reading Focus Now combines Pomodoro timer, study timer, and productivity timer in one clean, modern app. Join thousands of users improving their focus, consistency, and well-being every day. Download Focus Now and experience how effortless deep work can feel. Website: https://focus-now.app Terms of Use: https://focus-now.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://focus-now.app/privacy Support: contact@focus-now.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Focus Now at 3 against POMO's 1. Focus Now also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. POMO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Focus Now sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | POMO | Focus Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavel Kuzin | FERDINAND VALENTIN OBERMEIER |
Customer experience
POMO
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In-app purchases
POMO
- POMO Premium$4.991 Month
- POMO Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- POMO Premium$29.991 Year
Focus Now
- Focus Now Pro - Weekly$1.397 Days
- Focus Now Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$2.791 Month
- Focus Now Pro - Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Focus Now Pro - Annual7 Days trial$13.991 Year
- Focus Now Pro - Lifetime$27.99









