Pocus vs Atteno
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Pocus
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Maintain your focus and brainpower using the Pomodoro method - a scientifically proven technique that utilises the power of "chunking" to learn and work more effectively. To increase your productivity, Pocus comes complete with a free sound library - perfect for blocking out noises that can break your focus. Features: โข FREE sound library โข FREE customisable timers (no need to upgrade, like other apps) โข Simple design If you want better focus, more effective study sessions, or want to increase your productivity, download Pocus now!
Atteno
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ใ Return to the Essence of Focus ใ Atteno is a minimalist focus timer for study, deep work, and long-term time tracking on iPhone and iPad. ใ Core Focus Tools ใ โข Flexible Timer: Count up, countdown, and Pomodoro modes in one app. โข Immersive Experience: Breathing visuals with ambient sounds like rain, forest, and piano, plus local audio import. โข Focus Tracking: Session history and heatmap views help you see both daily effort and long-term consistency. โข Offline First: Fully usable without an internet connection. ใ Free Insights ใ โข Redesigned Insights dashboard for clearer trends and faster reading. โข New interactive heatmap with drill-down details and more flexible filters. โข Insights "All" view is now free (moved from legacy Pro access). ใ Pro Tools, One-Time Purchase ใ Upgrade to Pro to unlock sync and deeper customization. No subscriptions: โข Optional iCloud Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. โข Interval chimes for yoga, meditation, and advanced timing routines. โข Unlimited tags, custom Pomodoro templates, themes, and sound uploads. ใ Your Data, Your Control ใ โข Local-first by default. โข Manual export and import supported for backup and migration. โข Sync uses your private Apple ID via CloudKit. Developers cannot access your data. ใ Universal Purchase ใ Pay once and unlock Pro on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Download Atteno and build a focus system that stays simple, private, and consistent across devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Atteno at none against Pocus's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Pocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Atteno sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocus ships an update monthly, Atteno every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocus | Atteno |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 16.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aaron Rockett | ๅญๆ ๆจ |
In-app purchases
Pocus
- Remove Ads$0.99
Atteno
- Atteno Pro Lifetime$4.99









