# Pomo Up vs Pomodoro Buddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro Buddy at none against Pomo Up's 8. Pomo Up's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomo Up sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Pomodoro Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pomo Up against 5.0 for Pomodoro Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomo Up has 40 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomo Up | Pomodoro Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-up-pomodoro-timer/id6469688331/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-buddy-focus-timer/id6759473324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manjun Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675637283) | [Danial Beg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831434327) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomo Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-up-pomodoro-timer/id6469688331)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PomoUp Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| PomoUp Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PomoUp: Screen Time for Focus | $4.99 | per month |
| PomoUp Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| PomoUp Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| PomoUp Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| PomoUp Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| PomoUp Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for focus
- 👍 Helps with studies
- 👍 Minimalistic design
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Tracks time well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Premium features are expensive
- 👎 Some features locked behind paywall
- 👎 Can't edit tags
- 👎 No option to expand widgets
- 👎 Basic functions only for premium

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find widgets
- Widgets not expandable
- Cannot edit entries
- Cannot edit tags
- Data not syncing between iPad and iPhone

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app
- Expandable widgets
- Edit tag names and colors
- Chime sound after sessions/breaks
- Simple calendar and task writer


### Pomodoro Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-buddy-focus-timer/id6759473324)

Enhance your concentration with a beautifully designed focus timer. It utilizes structured work sessions and breaks to help you achieve deep focus for studying, coding, or professional tasks. Track your progress and visualize your achievements with engaging features.

**Highlights:** Dual timer modes (focus sessions or Pomodoro cycles), Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, Immersive fullscreen focus mode, Visual tomato plant growth tracker, Customizable work and break durations, Session statistics and progress tracking, Home Screen widget for at-a-glance progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomo Up free?

Pomo Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pomodoro Buddy free?

Pomodoro Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pomo Up or Pomodoro Buddy?

Pomodoro Buddy is rated higher. Pomo Up averages 4.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Pomodoro Buddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pomo Up or Pomodoro Buddy have ads?

Neither Pomo Up nor Pomodoro Buddy shows ads.

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