Comparison

Pomo Up vs Pomodoro Timer

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

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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Pomodoro Timer - Focus & Study Master your productivity with the Pomodoro Technique — the proven time management method used by millions to stay focused and get more done. How It Works Set your work and break intervals, hit start, and let the timer guide you through focused work sessions followed by refreshing breaks. Complete all your pomodoros and finish your day with a sense of accomplishment. Key Features Customizable focus timer - set your ideal work duration Smart break system - short breaks between sessions, long break at the end Circular progress timer with clean, minimal design Haptic feedback and sound alerts when sessions end Live Activity support - track your timer from the lock screen Auto-start options for work and break sessions Persistent settings - your preferences are saved automatically Stay in the Zone No complicated setups. No distractions. Just a beautifully simple timer that helps you focus on what matters. Perfect for studying, deep work, coding, writing, or any task that requires concentration. Pomodoro Pro Upgrade to Pro to remove ads and unlock full customization of your focus time, break durations, and pomodoro count. Tailor every session to your workflow. Download now and start building better focus habits today. Terms of Use: https://atlantics-corporation.github.io/atlantics-apps-legal/pomodoro/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://atlantics-corporation.github.io/atlantics-apps-legal/pomodoro/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pomo Up4 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomo Up at none against Pomodoro Timer's shown. Pomodoro Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and Pomodoro Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomo Up ships an update every 3 weeks, Pomodoro Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomo Up versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomo UpPomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManjun TechTigran Karapetyan

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 Timer

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
3 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions3
  • pomodoro_weekly$3.997 Days
  • Subscription Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomo Up free?
Pomo Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomo Up or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Pomodoro Timer shows ads; Pomo Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomo Up or Pomodoro Timer?
Pomo Up ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomodoro Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Pomo Up was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on September 18, 2026.

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