Comparison

ChickFocus vs Pomo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ChickFocus

This app gamifies focus sessions using the Pomodoro Technique. Grow a virtual chick by completing focused work intervals, with customizable timers and a distraction-free mode. Unlock adorable companions to make productivity more engaging.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus sessions with virtual chick growth
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Customizable focus and break intervals
  • Distraction-free app whitelist
  • Unlockable cute companions
  • Floating timer
  • Time statistics and activity timeline
Features
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Focus has never been this fun! Download Chick Focus and unlock your productivity potential! 【Received App Store recommendations in 110+ countries】 Officially recognized by the App Store, trusted by 1M+ users worldwide! Your Perfect Focus Companion, Making Every Timer Delightful! 【Fun-Filled Focus】 Watch your chick grow as you stay focused! Successfully finish a session to raise an adult chicken. But beware—if you quit halfway, your chick might not make it. Keep going and help your chick thrive! 【Effortless Focus】 Utilize the Pomodoro Technique: focus for 25 minutes, rest for 5, and build healthy, stress-free habits. Fully customizable timers to fit your study or work schedule. 【Companions for Every Session】 Unlock adorable friends like chicks, cats, bears, deer, balloon dogs, and even dragons! Every focus session becomes a heartwarming journey with your cute companions. 【Distraction-Free Mode】 Set an app whitelist to block distracting apps during focus sessions. Stay laser-focused on what truly matters! 【Floating Timer】 Keep track of your focus progress across apps with a floating timer that’s always at hand. 【Simple and User-Friendly】 Intuitive design with zero learning curve. One tap to start focusing—anytime, anywhere. 【Packed with Features for Maximum Productivity!】 - Pomodoro Timer & Regular Countdown - Distraction-Free App Whitelist - Time Stats & Activity Timeline - Widgets & Live Activities - Multi-Device Sync - iPad Landscape/Portrait/Split Screen Support - Sleep Lock - Date Countdown - Floating Timer & StandBy Mode Download Chick Focus now and start your journey to a more productive and focused you! Contact Us Email: support@kreatbloom.com Terms of Use: https://chickfocus.super.site/gmxz Privacy Policy: https://chickfocus.super.site/yszc

About

Pomo

This app transforms focus time into a visual journey, using a climbing goat to represent progress. It combines proven focus timer methods with playful motivation, designed for individuals with ADHD and anyone struggling with distractions. Achieve your goals with structured work-rest cycles and real-time visual rewards.

Highlights
  • Visual progress tracking with a climbing goat
  • Customizable focus and break timers
  • Progress analytics and streaks
  • Distraction blocker
  • ADHD-friendly minimalist UI
  • Widgets for instant session start
Features
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STAY FOCUSED WITH YOUR NEW COMPANION: POMO Pomo turns focus time into a journey. Every minute you concentrate makes your goat climb higher, turning productivity into visual progress. Designed for ADHD minds and anyone battling distractions, Pomo blends proven focus timer methods with playful motivation. WHY POMO WORKS FOR ADHD BRAINS Your goat climbs in real time as you focus. Instant, visual reward. Short timed sessions work with attention patterns, not against them. Strategic breaks prevent burnout. Progress builds gradually, without pressure. HOW IT WORKS • Focus Sessions: Set a timer and get to work • Short Breaks: Recharge quickly • Long Breaks: Reset after deep focus • Flexible Timers: Adjust session length • Work-Rest Cycles: Stay productive with balance FEATURES THAT HELP YOU FOCUS • Climbing Goat - Turn focus into visible progress • Progress Tracking - Daily, weekly, monthly stats • Goals & Streaks - Build consistency • Widgets - Start sessions instantly • Distraction Blocker - Stay focused • Custom Timers - Match your rhythm • Analytics - Learn your focus patterns • ADHD-Friendly - Minimal UI, no overwhelm PERFECT FOR • Students managing study sessions • Professionals doing deep work • People with ADHD seeking structure • Anyone fighting procrastination • Remote workers • Writers, coders, designers, creators • Anyone improving concentration habits WHAT MAKES POMO DIFFERENT No Punishment, Only Progress Pomo rewards effort instead of guilt. Breaks aren’t failure, they’re part of the process. Made for ADHD Built with simple structure, gentle guidance, and reduced cognitive friction. Visual Motivation Progress shouldn’t be hidden in numbers. Your goat shows exactly how far you’ve climbed. Playful, Not Childish Works seriously without feeling serious. Keeps motivation up, stress down. Your Focus, Your Style Whether you follow classic Pomodoro or customise your own method, Pomo adapts to you. THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT Research shows that timed focus sessions boost attention, reduce fatigue, and increase retention. Short sprints + planned breaks = longer, stronger productivity. Pomo enhances this with: • Structured work-rest cycles • Real-time visual motivation • Small habit reinforcement • Flexible timing to match energy levels BUILD YOUR FOCUS MUSCLE Focus is a skill you can train. Pomo makes it simple and rewarding. Daily climbs build lasting discipline. START YOUR CLIMB TODAY Studying, working, creating, rewriting habits, or managing ADHD, Pomo is your partner in progress. Your goat is waiting. Download Pomo and turn focus into adventure. DISCLAIMERS Attribution for session background audio: Summer Breeze by small river Dommel Netherlands 936 am 220616_0399 by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/818381/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ChickFocus4 screens
Pomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ChickFocus at 1.1K against Pomo's 1. Pomo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). 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. ChickFocus sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pomo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pomo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChickFocus has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of ChickFocus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pomo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChickFocus ships an update every 9 days, Pomo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ChickFocus versus Pomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChickFocusPomo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB59 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperShenzhen KreatBloom Technology Co., Ltd.BLUEMIND BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

ChickFocus

All ratings1,068 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive89.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative3.4%

Pomo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ChickFocus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Animals disappearing after updates
  • Timer switching to different language
  • Whitelist feature not working as expected
  • Notification issues with focus session completion

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more animals and farm customization options
  • Implement a task list or to-do feature
  • Provide unrestricted data editing and management
  • Add a 12-hour clock option instead of 24-hour
  • Introduce a 'finish early' option with safeguards
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  • Implement a live notification or lockscreen widget
  • Allow custom sounds and music integration

Pomo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

ChickFocus

Subscriptions5
  • ChickFocus Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • ChickFocus Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ChickFocus Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • ChickFocus Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • ChickFocus Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time14
  • New Character - Cluck$1.99
  • New Character - Pixel$2.99
  • New Character - Boomboom$2.99
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  • New Character - Kitty$3.99
  • New Character - Loong$3.99
  • Luna$3.99
  • Chocohog$3.99
  • New Character - Roller Snake$3.99
  • New Character - Bear$3.99
  • Pro Lifetime$16.99
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
  • Pro Lifetime$25.99
  • ChickFocus Pro Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime Pro Family Sharing$39.99
2 purchases

Pomo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is ChickFocus free?
ChickFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomo free?
Pomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChickFocus or Pomo?
Pomo is rated higher. ChickFocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Pomo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ChickFocus or Pomo have ads?
Neither ChickFocus nor Pomo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChickFocus or Pomo?
ChickFocus ships an update every 9 days, and Pomo every 2 weeks. Most recently, ChickFocus was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pomo on October 7, 2026.

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