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 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 Timer

Master productivity with a proven time management method. Set custom work and break intervals, and let the timer guide you through focused sessions. Ideal for studying, deep work, and any task requiring concentration.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus and break timers
  • Smart break system
  • Circular progress timer
  • Haptic and sound alerts
  • Live Activity support
  • Auto-start options
  • Persistent settings
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. Pomo Up also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 2). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pomo Up against 5.0 for Pomodoro Timer. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomo Up ships an update monthly, Pomodoro Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pomo Up versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomo UpPomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (40 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB28 MB
Age rating+44+
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.
Which has better reviews, Pomo Up or Pomodoro Timer?
Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Pomo Up averages 4.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
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 monthly, and Pomodoro Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Pomo Up was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 31, 2026.

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