Comparison

Pomo Up vs AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco

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 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
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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

AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco

Enhance your concentration and make breaks productive with an AI-guided Pomodoro timer. Customize your AI coach's personality and voice to receive personalized motivation and feedback during work and rest periods.

Highlights
  • Customizable AI coach with personality and voice options
  • Curated focus music collection
  • Smart task management with tags and timers
  • Sleek and elegant user interface
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • AI-driven motivation and feedback
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Maximize your focus and make your breaks meaningful! The ultimate Pomodoro experience guided by your personal AI coach. Achieve the perfect balance between work and rest with a Pomodoro timer equipped with AI coaching. Customize your own personal AI coach to support your work sessions and provide advice or feedback during breaks to keep your motivation high. Key Features Customizable AI Coach Choose the personality and voice of your AI coach for a truly personalized experience. Premium users can enjoy real-time, more precise coaching tailored to their needs. Rich Collection of Focus Music A curated selection of sounds to create the perfect environment for maintaining focus. Smart Task Management Use tags and timers to log and analyze your work sessions for efficient goal achievement. Beautiful Design A sleek, elegant interface designed to uplift your mood every time you use it. iCloud Sync Seamlessly sync your data across Apple devices and pick up your work anytime, anywhere. Upgrade Your Workflow Boost your focus and experience the satisfaction of achieving your goals with a balanced work style. Exciting new features are already in development! Are you ready to bring out your best self with your AI coach? Download now and start your new Pomodoro experience today!

Screenshots

Pomo Up4 screens
AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomo Up at none against AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco's shown. Pomo Up also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pomo Up sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pomo Up against 5.0 for AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco. 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: 86% of Pomo Up's written reviews are positive against 100% of AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomo Up ships an update monthly, AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pomo Up versus AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomo UpAI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (40 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB116 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperManjun TechYugo Matsuda

Customer experience

Pomo Up

All ratings40 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative8.3%

AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco

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
2 purchases

AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Plan3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomo Up free?
Pomo Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco free?
AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pomo Up or AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco?
AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco is rated higher. Pomo Up averages 4.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pomo Up or AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco have ads?
AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco shows ads; Pomo Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomo Up or AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco?
Pomo Up ships an update monthly, and AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco every 2 days. Most recently, Pomo Up was updated on November 4, 2026 and AI Pomodoro Focus Timer Poco on October 30, 2026.

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