# Pomocat vs Pomo Up

The clearest difference is ads: Pomo Up at none against Pomocat's shown. Pomocat's advantage is ratings volume (536 vs 40) and review sentiment (94% vs 86%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomocat sells 3 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 — 4.9 for Pomocat against 4.9 for Pomo Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomocat has 536 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Pomocat's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pomo Up's.

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, Pomo Up monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomocat | Pomo Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (536 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757/reviews) | **[4.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-up-pomodoro-timer/id6469688331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **536** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [Manjun Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675637283) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomocat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757)

This app helps you focus on tasks with a cute cat companion and calming white noise. It offers customizable timers, progress tracking, and the ability to focus with friends. Premium features include reminders, more sound options, and advanced to-do list management.

**Highlights:** Cute cat animations, Relaxing white noise, Focus with friends, Progress tracking, Customizable timers, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Semiannual Pass | $13.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Annual Pass | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 👍 Intuitive and simple user interface
- 🎵 Quality variety of focus and break sounds
- ⚙️ Customizable timer ratios and durations
- 🆓 Generous free version with core functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Premium features required for multiple tasks
- 💳 Limited customization without premium
- 🔊 Aggressive meowing sound at timer end
- 🐛 Number overlap on some phone screens
- 🎨 Limited color customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers overlap on certain phone displays
- Theme compatibility issues with iOS 18

**Requested features**

- Home screen widgets for timer tracking
- iPad widget support
- Dynamic Island timer display for background tracking
- More color customization for cat and app interface
- Built-in to-do list functionality


### 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 Pomocat free?

Pomocat 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, Pomocat or Pomo Up?

Pomo Up is rated higher. Pomocat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 536 ratings, while Pomo Up averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.

### Do Pomocat or Pomo Up have ads?

Pomocat shows ads; Pomo Up does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pomocat or Pomo Up?

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomo Up monthly. Most recently, Pomocat was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pomo Up on November 4, 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.*