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 helps you stay focused and take control of your time. BENEFITS - Reduce daily distractions and regain control of your screen time - Enjoy improved productivity and structured daily routines - Build better focus habits and feel more mindful during work - Spend more quality time with family and friends - Boost your motivation and achieve your goals faster - Track progress and celebrate small wins - Especially helpful for users managing digital attention challenges FEATURES - Focus Report: Visualize your focus sessions and track improvement over time - Blocker: Block selected apps while focusing; you can always pause to take a break - Focus Assistant: Gentle nudges with fun animations to help you stay on track - Leaderboard: Get inspired by top focusers from the community - Picture-in-Picture: Stay focused while using other apps - Add Time Mode: Start with a 0-timer for flexible tracking - Focus with Friends: Support and stay accountable with your peers - Cross-Platform Support: Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Home Screen Widget: Start sessions right from your Home Screen PRIVATE & SECURE Pomo Up runs entirely on your device and syncs with iCloud through Apple APIs. Your data stays private and never leaves your phone without permission. 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 Premium Subscription」 - Unlock all premium features with a subscription - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation - Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period - Your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings - Unused portion of any free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing Privacy Policy: https://manjun.tech/doc/en/privacy-policy.html User Agreement: https://manjun.tech/doc/en/user-agreement.html Feedback Email: hlai.manjun@gmail.com

About

Xigma

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. On price, update cadence, 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. Pomo Up sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Xigma asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomo Up ships an update every 3 weeks, Xigma every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pomo Up versus Xigma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomo UpXigma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
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.
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 every 3 weeks, and Xigma every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pomo Up was updated on September 22, 2026 and Xigma on September 29, 2026.

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