Comparison

Pomo Up vs PracMaster

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

PracMaster

Features
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Tired of unfocused practice? PracMaster turns 30 minutes into structured growth with a 4-step method: warm up, listen, practice, record. [Why PracMaster?] You practice for two hours, but your skills don't improve — and you can't tell where the time went. PracMaster breaks practice into clear phases, each with a purpose, so every minute counts. [Core Features] • Warmup Phase: Configurable duration for scales and finger exercises — get your fingers ready. • Listen-Practice Alternation: Import reference audio and automatically switch between listening and practicing rounds, developing your musical ear. • Voice Announcements: Spoken cues at phase transitions — no need to watch the screen to track progress. • Recap Recording: Automatically records your performance video after practice, stored locally in the app sandbox for self-review. • Practice Plans: Save your current config as a plan with one tap, export .pracplan files to share with classmates or teachers, and import plans anytime. • Practice Reports: Automatically logs session duration and phase distribution. Weekly view shows trends at a glance, with CSV export for deeper analysis. • Custom Phase Names: Name each practice phase (e.g., Scales, Etude, Piece) — reports display them as-is. [Design Philosophy] No sheet music display, no distractions — just a clear guided workflow that helps you focus on practicing. All data stays on-device, never uploaded. Your privacy is guaranteed. [Use Cases] Daily practice for piano, violin, and other instruments — especially suited for learners who benefit from listen-practice alternation training. Supports iPhone and Apple Silicon Mac.

Screenshots

Pomo Up4 screens
PracMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PracMaster at none against Pomo Up's 8. On price, update cadence, ads 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. PracMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pomo Up versus PracMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomo UpPracMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManjun TechHao Gu

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

PracMaster

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

PracMaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomo Up free?
Pomo Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PracMaster free?
PracMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomo Up or PracMaster have ads?
Neither Pomo Up nor PracMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomo Up or PracMaster?
Pomo Up ships an update every 3 weeks, and PracMaster every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pomo Up was updated on October 24, 2026 and PracMaster on October 19, 2026.

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