Comparison

Pomo Up vs Xigma

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

Xigma

Build better routines with a clean and intuitive habit tracker. Mark progress with a single tap, focusing on momentum and clarity. Your habits stay private on your device.

Highlights
  • One-tap habit tracking
  • Minimalist design
  • Dark and light themes
  • Progress at a glance
  • 100% private
  • Customizable habits
Features
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Track habits. Stay focused. Feel in control. Xigma is your cleanest path to building better routines. Designed to be elegant, intuitive, and effortless, Xigma strips away complexity and lets your habits speak for themselves. Whether you're trying to sleep 8 hours, meditate daily, or hit the gym, Xigma gives you a frictionless interface to mark progress with a single tap. Why Xigma? • Zero clutter – just your habits and your days • One-tap tracking – no typing, no swiping • Beautiful dark & light themes • Smart layout – see your progress at a glance • Subtle animations – calming, fluid, and fast • 100% private – your habits stay on your device Designed for simplicity Xigma isn’t bloated with charts or notifications. It’s about momentum. It’s about clarity. It’s about keeping your streak alive without losing time to menus and settings. How it works: 1. Tap “+” to create a habit 2. Give it a name 3. Tap the day to mark it as done That’s it. No onboarding, no instructions, no guesswork. Stay in flow Our minimalist aesthetic helps you stay focused and feel good using the app. Track your habits without distraction, with just the essentials.

Screenshots

Pomo Up4 screens
Xigma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xigma at none against Pomo Up's 8. Pomo Up's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Xigma asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Xigma. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomo Up ships an update monthly, Xigma every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pomo Up versus Xigma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomo UpXigma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (40 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB2 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperManjun TechTopCars

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

Xigma

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

Xigma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomo Up free?
Pomo Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xigma free?
Xigma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pomo Up or Xigma?
Xigma is rated higher. Pomo Up averages 4.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Xigma averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pomo Up or Xigma have ads?
Neither Pomo Up nor Xigma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomo Up or Xigma?
Pomo Up ships an update monthly, and Xigma every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pomo Up was updated on November 7, 2026 and Xigma on October 30, 2026.

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