Comparison

Deeping 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

Deeping

Synchronize your study sessions in real-time with friends. This app offers a clean design and intuitive experience, incorporating the Pomodoro Technique for focused work and breaks. Enjoy a new joy in studying together.

Highlights
  • Real-time timer synchronization
  • Friend invitations
  • Pomodoro Technique support
  • Clean and intuitive design
  • List of timers
Features
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In a world full of timers, we've seen those with beautiful designs and simple functionalities. Study timers are plentiful, but none have offered the ability to synchronize your study rhythm in real-time with friends or study partners. Deeping brings you a new joy in studying. Now, how about studying in sync with your friends? As a developer who majored in education, I confidently recommend my app to you :) #Advantages - A passionate developer dedicated to continuous maintenance. - A list of timers. - Timer friend invitations. - Real-time synchronization of timers. - The Pomodoro Technique (focused study periods, short breaks, long breaks). - Clean design and intuitive user experience.

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

Deeping4 screens
Pomo Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Deeping at every 5 days against Pomo Up's monthly. Deeping also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 86%). Pomo Up's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). 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. Deeping sells 2 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Deeping against 4.9 for Pomo Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomo Up has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Deeping's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pomo Up's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deeping ships an update every 5 days, Pomo Up monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Deeping versus Pomo Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeepingPomo Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB118 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperHaneunjoong Inc.Manjun Tech

Customer experience

Deeping

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%

Pomo Up

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

Bugs and requests

Deeping

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 4 more
  • 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

2 purchases

Deeping

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yealy Plan$19.991 Year
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 Deeping free?
Deeping 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, Deeping or Pomo Up?
Deeping is rated higher. Deeping averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pomo Up averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.
Do Deeping or Pomo Up have ads?
Neither Deeping nor Pomo Up shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deeping or Pomo Up?
Deeping ships an update every 5 days, and Pomo Up monthly. Most recently, Deeping was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pomo Up on November 7, 2026.

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