# Focus Pet vs Pomo Up

Focus Pet and Pomo Up both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Pomo Up's written reviews are positive against 0% of Focus Pet's. Pomo Up also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 1). Focus Pet's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Pet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 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 — 5.0 for Focus Pet against 4.9 for Pomo Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomo Up has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Focus Pet's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pomo Up's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Pet | Pomo Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pet-productivity-timer/id6444746791/reviews)** | [4.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-up-pomodoro-timer/id6469688331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deepansh Jagga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615736983) | [Manjun Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675637283) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pet-productivity-timer/id6444746791)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with a virtual pet to motivate users. Completing focus sessions makes your pet happier, encouraging consistent work and study habits. It features a clean interface, customizable settings, and live activity integration for enhanced motivation.

**Highlights:** Gamified Pomodoro timer, Virtual pet motivation, Customizable timer settings, Minimalistic UI, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support, Choice of pet types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium Access (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### 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

**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 Focus Pet free?

Focus Pet 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, Focus Pet or Pomo Up?

Focus Pet is rated higher. Focus Pet averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pomo Up averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.

### Do Focus Pet or Pomo Up have ads?

Neither Focus Pet nor Pomo Up shows ads.

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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.*