# Deeping vs Pomo Up

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Deeping | Pomo Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deeping-deep-with-friends/id1604589990/reviews)** | [4.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-up-pomodoro-timer/id6469688331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | **95.2% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Haneunjoong Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604589992) | [Manjun Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675637283) |

## What reviewers say

### Deeping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deeping-deep-with-friends/id1604589990)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yealy Plan | $19.99 | per year |


### Pomo Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-up-pomodoro-timer/id6469688331)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PomoUp Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| PomoUp Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PomoUp: Screen Time for Focus | $4.99 | per month |
| PomoUp Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| PomoUp Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| PomoUp Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| PomoUp Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| PomoUp Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find widgets
- Widgets not expandable
- Cannot edit entries
- Cannot edit tags
- Data not syncing between iPad and iPhone

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app
- Expandable widgets
- Edit tag names and colors
- Chime sound after sessions/breaks
- Simple calendar and task writer


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