Comparison

Pomoneko vs Avocado

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pomoneko

Features
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Pomoneko is a cat cafe that only opens while you focus. Start a shift, put the phone down, and every focused minute drops a tip in the jar. Walk out mid-shift and the cafe closes early. How a Shift Works Pick a length and start the shift. Lock the phone and leave it alone. The barista keeps the cafe open and pays one tip for every focused minute. Pomoneko is built for people who lose focus, so the cafe gives you a reason to stay at the counter. When the timer reaches zero the shift keeps running and the tips keep coming. The barista yawns every 25 minutes and asks "Still here?". One tap answers. Leave the app in the middle of a shift and the cafe closes early. The tips from that shift are gone. Your cat, your streak, and your total focused time stay. An optional Hardcore setting raises the stakes. It stays off until you turn it on. The Regulars Nine illustrated cats work the cafe. Name your barista. Spend tips to bring a new regular in. Your focused hours raise the cafe level, and every level adds a seat, so more cats sit at the counter. Tea Breaks A tea break is the rest between two shifts. The cat hops on the counter and waits with you. The break ends on time and the next shift starts. Block Apps Choose the apps that pull you away. They stay shut while a shift runs. The choice never leaves your phone. On Your Lock Screen A Live Activity shows the shift on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Home Screen widgets show the timer and the tip jar. A Control Center button opens the cafe. App Shortcuts start a shift by voice. Share a Shift At the end of a shift you can share one recap card: your cat, the focused minutes, and the streak. The card carries an invite code for a friend. No account and no friend list. Presets Classic 25/5. 52/17. Animedoro 40/20. Deep Work 90/20. Five minutes for an easy start. Or set your own shift and break lengths. A running shift grows by five minutes with one tap. Privacy No ads. No account. Usage stats stay anonymous, and one switch turns them off. One Purchase All cats, one purchase, forever.

About

Avocado

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Avocado is the Pomodoro timer built for deep focus. Plan projects, run classic 25/5 sessions or custom timers, and track your productivity across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Start by creating a Project, then choose between: • Classic Pomodoro sessions (25/5 rhythm) • Custom focus sessions with estimated durations What's inside (free): • iCloud sync between iOS & macOS • Calendar integration with deep links • Custom focus & break durations • Notifications to keep you in the zone • Auto-progress through sessions • Insightful project stats Upgrade to Avocado Pro: • Monthly Pro – 1-month auto-renewing subscription (price varies by region) • Yearly Pro – 12-month auto-renewing subscription (price varies by region) Pro gives you: • Unlimited projects • Weekly & monthly focus trends • Ambient sound packs & Lo-fi radio (all sourced from free/licensed providers, credited in-app) • Support future development of Avocado Whether you're studying, coding, journaling, or meditating, Avocado keeps you grounded and focused. Designed to be minimal and beautiful. Terms of Use: https://avocadotimer.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://avocadotimer.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Pomoneko4 screens
Avocado4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pomoneko and Avocado are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomoneko sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Avocado sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomoneko ships an update every 14 months, Avocado every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pomoneko versus Avocado: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomonekoAvocado
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKazuki MinamiJohn Paul Crossley

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pomoneko

One-time4
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 550 Coins$2.99
  • 1200 Coins$4.99
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  • 2500 Coins$9.99
2 purchases

Avocado

Subscriptions2
  • Avocado Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Avocado Pro (1 Year)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomoneko free?
Pomoneko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Avocado free?
Avocado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomoneko or Avocado have ads?
Neither Pomoneko nor Avocado shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomoneko or Avocado?
Pomoneko ships an update every 14 months, and Avocado every 11 months. Most recently, Pomoneko was updated on September 23, 2026 and Avocado on May 16, 2026.

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