# Pomo Up vs Endura

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Endura 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.

Both are free to download. Pomo Up sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Endura 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 Endura. 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.

Pomo Up ships an update every 3 weeks, Endura fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomo Up | Endura |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-up-pomodoro-timer/id6469688331/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endura-study-timer/id6759482612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manjun Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675637283) | [Aseem Munshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878210962) |

## 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


### Endura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endura-study-timer/id6759482612)

This app gamifies study sessions by using a focus timer that hatches endangered animals. Completing study goals allows users to collect and care for virtual animals, with options to donate to wildlife conservation. It offers progress tracking and study tips.

**Highlights:** Gamified study timer, Hatch endangered animals, Personalize virtual sanctuary, Donate to WWF, Progress tracking, Study tips feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomo Up free?

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

### Is Endura free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pomo Up or Endura?

Endura is rated higher. Pomo Up averages 4.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Endura averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pomo Up or Endura have ads?

Neither Pomo Up nor Endura shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pomo Up or Endura?

Pomo Up ships an update every 3 weeks, and Endura fortnightly. Most recently, Pomo Up was updated on October 14, 2026 and Endura on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*