Focus Capsule vs Pomo Up
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Capsule
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Focus Capsule is a Pomodoro timer that alternates work and rest. Studying, work, coding, workouts — set up a pomodoro for each thing you do, and start it with a single tap. One timer, filling the screen When a session starts, a single bar in your pomodoro's color fills the screen and shrinks as time passes. Choose whether to show the time left the whole way through or only in the final minute. Minimize it and a mini player stays at the bottom while the clock keeps running. When a session ends, choose what's next After a work session, pick a short rest, a long rest, or the next work session. Every fourth work session it suggests a long rest, and with Auto-continue on, it moves on by itself. See the time left without opening the app The time left appears in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen. Home Screen widgets show how much you've focused today and let you tap a pomodoro to start it right away. Alerts, kept simple Choose None, Vibrate only, or a sound. Even with the screen off, you'll hear the sound you picked. Set one default for everything, and give any pomodoro its own. A month of focus at a glance See your weeks, months and years as bars and on a calendar. Tap a day to open up its sessions, or narrow the view to a single pomodoro. If you work past midnight, you can move the time your day starts. Your way Set the color, the direction the bar shrinks, and the work, rest and long rest lengths for each pomodoro. Pick one of three styles — Standard, Diary or Glass — a color scheme, and Light or Dark. iPhone, iPad and Mac With iCloud, the same pomodoros and records follow you to every device. On the Mac, the time left sits in the menu bar, and your session keeps going even after you close the window. Nothing collected No ads, no analytics, no account. Your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud. Free for your first 50 pomodoros Every feature is free for your first 50 pomodoros. To keep going after that, choose a yearly subscription or a one-time purchase. Contact dev@codecompose.net — questions about the app and requests to build an app are both welcome. Privacy Policy: https://codecompose.net/en/products/focus-capsule/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pomo Up
Enhance your focus with a Pomodoro timer that includes a virtual companion. Block distracting apps, track your progress with detailed reports, and sync across devices. Unlock advanced features with a subscription for a more personalized and effective study or work experience.
- Pomodoro timer and stopwatch modes
- App blocker to prevent distractions
- Virtual 'Pomo Buddies' for motivation
- Live Activities and widgets for quick access
- Detailed progress reports and statistics
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- Picture-in-Picture timer view
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Capsule at weekly against Pomo Up's monthly. Focus Capsule also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Focus Capsule sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year 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.
Focus Capsule ships an update weekly, Pomo Up monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Capsule | Pomo Up |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taekyu Lee | Manjun Tech |
Bugs and requests
Focus Capsule
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
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- 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
Focus Capsule
- 1 year Timer Activatation$0.991 Year
- Timer Activatation$2.99
Pomo Up
- 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
- PomoUp Pro Lifetime$39.99
- PomoUp Pro Lifetime$99.99









