Comparison

Pomo Up vs Pomodoro

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

Pomodoro

This app offers a distraction-free Pomodoro timer to enhance focus. It features customizable durations for work and breaks, automatic cycles, and live activity updates. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with flexible settings and visual themes.

Highlights
  • Flexible Pomodoro and break durations
  • Automatic work/break cycles
  • Live Activities and Lock Screen updates
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Customizable color themes
  • Gentle sound cues and haptic feedback
Features
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No ads. Free forever. A clean, distraction-free Pomodoro timer designed to help you focus without getting in your way. Why you’ll love it • No ads, no paywalls — focus without interruptions. • Free forever — all features included. Core features • Flexible durations Pomodoro: 15–60 min Break: 1–10 min Long Break: 5–30 min • Automatic cycles Long Break every N Pomodoros (choose 2–8). The cycle repeats automatically until you stop it. • Simple, safe controls Start / Pause / Stop / Restart with confirmation to prevent accidental resets. • Live Activities Track the current session and remaining time directly on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while the timer is running. • Home Screen widgets Keep your focus visible at a glance without opening the app. • Ongoing notifications See your active session and remaining time while the timer is running. • Sound cues A gentle ting after Pomodoro and Break sessions, plus a short alarm when Long Break starts. • Color themes Choose from 20 carefully curated backgrounds. Changes apply instantly. • Haptic feedback Subtle, precise vibrations for satisfying adjustments (device-dependent). How it works Example (Every 2): Pomodoro → Break → Pomodoro → Break → Long Break → repeat Example (Every 4): Pomodoro → Break ×4 → Long Break → repeat The cycle continues until you press Stop. Notes • Enable notifications to receive session alerts and Live Activity updates. • Live Activities and widgets are active only while the timer is running. • Haptic feedback may vary depending on device settings. Focus better with a Pomodoro timer that’s simple, powerful, ad-free, and free — forever.

Screenshots

Pomo Up4 screens
Pomodoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pomo Up at 4.9 against Pomodoro's 3.9. Pomo Up also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). Pomodoro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Pomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pomo Up holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Pomo Up's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pomodoro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomo Up ships an update monthly, Pomodoro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pomo Up versus Pomodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomo UpPomodoro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (40 ratings) — better3.9 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better20
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB41 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperManjun TechMurodjon Sattorov

Customer experience

Pomo Up

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

Pomodoro

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative8.3%

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

Pomodoro

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

Pomodoro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomo Up free?
Pomo Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro free?
Pomodoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pomo Up or Pomodoro?
Pomo Up is rated higher. Pomo Up averages 4.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Pomodoro averages 3.9 from 20 ratings.
Do Pomo Up or Pomodoro have ads?
Pomodoro shows ads; Pomo Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomo Up or Pomodoro?
Pomo Up ships an update monthly, and Pomodoro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pomo Up was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pomodoro on October 30, 2026.

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