# ChickFocus vs Pomo Pals

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ChickFocus at 1K against Pomo Pals's 4. ChickFocus also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Pomo Pals's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChickFocus sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pomo Pals sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomo Pals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChickFocus has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ChickFocus ships an update every 6 days, Pomo Pals every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChickFocus | Pomo Pals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-pals-focus-timer/id6780631489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen KreatBloom Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627135049) | [SEUNG WOO BAEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893237321) |

## What reviewers say

### ChickFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChickFocus Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| ChickFocus Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| New Character - Cluck | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Pixel | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Boomboom | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Kitty | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Loong | $3.99 | one-time |
| Luna | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chocohog | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Roller Snake | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Bear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |
| ChickFocus Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Family Sharing | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for ditching phone
- 🐓 Cute and engaging animal interactions
- 🕰️ Helpful for focusing and productivity
- 📈 Useful data and statistics
- 🎨 Visually appealing and minimalistic design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with app updates and language changes
- 🔒 Restricted data access for paid users
- 🕰️ Lack of customization options for timer
- 🐓 Limited animal variety and interactions

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Pomo Pals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-pals-focus-timer/id6780631489)

This app gamifies focus sessions by growing a virtual pet as you concentrate. Earn rewards, collect adorable companions, and build streaks to make studying or working more engaging. Pro features offer advanced planning and progress insights.

**Highlights:** Adjustable Pomodoro timer, Virtual pet growth and leveling, Collectible pets and accessories, Task and habit planning (Pro), Progress tracking and insights (Pro), Collaborative study rooms, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomo Pals Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pomo Pals Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,700 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pomo Pals Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChickFocus free?

ChickFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pomo Pals free?

Pomo Pals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChickFocus or Pomo Pals?

Pomo Pals is rated higher. ChickFocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Pomo Pals averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ChickFocus or Pomo Pals have ads?

Neither ChickFocus nor Pomo Pals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChickFocus or Pomo Pals?

ChickFocus ships an update every 6 days, and Pomo Pals every 3 weeks. Most recently, ChickFocus was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pomo Pals on September 13, 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.*