Comparison

Pomo Up vs Leafrow

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Leafrow

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Leafrow Private offers a robust solution for securely storing your text information entirely offline. With all data stored solely on your device and never transmitted to external servers, your information remains completely private and secure. Key Features: Local-first Data Management: Your data is stored and processed directly on your device, ensuring maximum privacy and security. Comprehensive Information Management: Organize your life with lists, notes, to-do lists, checklists, links, and automatic sum calculations—all within one app. Encrypted Database: Your data is stored securely on your phone with encryption. Unlimited Sub-elements: Create unlimited sub-elements to structure your database and easily locate your notes. No Storage Limits: Keep as many lists and notes as you need without any restrictions. Data Import and Export: Easily transfer your information between devices with file import/export options, including encrypted transfers. Personalization Options: Choose from 13 themes (5 dark and 8 light) and over 60 fonts to customize note titles, descriptions, or your entire phone interface. Lightweight and Efficient: Our app is designed to use minimal storage space on your device. Download our app now to ensure your data is kept safe, secure, and private at all times. Terms of use: https://superlist.leafrow.com/docs/Terms-of-Use-Leafrow-Private.pdf

Screenshots

Pomo Up4 screens
Leafrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pomo Up at Free against Leafrow's $3.99. Pomo Up also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Leafrow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pomo Up is free to download; Leafrow costs $3.99 up front. Pomo Up sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Leafrow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomo Up ships an update monthly, Leafrow every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pomo Up versus Leafrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomo UpLeafrow
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManjun TechAlisa Avdeeva

Bugs and 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

Leafrow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Pomo Up

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time2
  • PomoUp Pro Lifetime$39.99
  • PomoUp Pro Lifetime$99.99
None

Leafrow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomo Up free?
Pomo Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Leafrow free?
Leafrow costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomo Up or Leafrow have ads?
Neither Pomo Up nor Leafrow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomo Up or Leafrow?
Pomo Up ships an update monthly, and Leafrow every 3 months. Most recently, Pomo Up was updated on November 12, 2026 and Leafrow on November 8, 2026.

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