Comparison

Future vs PomoTrain

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

Head to head
About

Future

Features
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・The timetable can be generated in 30 seconds. ・Stress-free by simple design. Have you ever had a day when you have a lot of things to do today, but you can't get out of bed? We present to you an application that generates a timetable just by entering three pieces of information: [tasks to be done], [rest time], and [start/end time].

About

PomoTrain

Features
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■ Every time you focus, a train departs. PomoTrain is a completely new kind of focus timer that combines the Pomodoro Technique with a virtual rail journey across Japan. When your focus session begins, the train departs. During breaks, you arrive at real stations and can explore the surroundings with Look Around and Street View. Travel iconic Japanese railway lines while staying effortlessly focused. FEATURES ▶ Real Japanese Railway Routes Ride the Yamanote Line, Chuo Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, and more. Each station is faithfully recreated — advance to the next one every time you complete a focus session. ▶ Pomodoro Technique Built In 25-minute focus + 5-minute break cycles, backed by science. Customize both focus and break durations to match your workflow. ▶ Explore Stations During Breaks Enjoy Look Around and Google Street View at each station you arrive at. Recharge with a mini virtual trip. ▶ Immersive Ambient Sounds Mix train sounds, rain, thunder, and more. Weather-sync mode automatically matches sounds to real conditions. ▶ Collect Stamps & Ekiben Earn station stamps and collect bento boxes as you travel. Build your collection with every session. ▶ Track Your Focus Automatic daily logs and streak tracking keep you motivated to maintain your focus habit. PERFECT FOR - Students and professionals who want to stay focused - Anyone interested in the Pomodoro Technique - Train and travel enthusiasts - People who love gamified productivity Grab your ticket and depart. Terms: https://focus-train.vercel.app/terms-of-service Privacy: https://focus-train.vercel.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Future3 screens
PomoTrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Future at none against PomoTrain's 4. Future also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). PomoTrain's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads and device support 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. PomoTrain sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Future asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Future ships an update every 9 days, PomoTrain every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Future versus PomoTrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuturePomoTrain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB303 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryuzuki kudoTatsuya Kawauchi

In-app purchases

None

Future

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PomoTrain

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Montyly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime 24$14.99
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Future free?
Future is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PomoTrain free?
PomoTrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Future or PomoTrain have ads?
Neither Future nor PomoTrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Future or PomoTrain?
Future ships an update every 9 days, and PomoTrain every 4 days. Most recently, Future was updated on September 7, 2026 and PomoTrain on September 23, 2026.

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