Comparison

Pomoneko vs WorkRythm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

WorkRythm

Features
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Turn your study material into practice, then stay focused while you review. WorkRythm combines AI study tools, flashcards, quizzes, Pomodoro focus sessions, tasks, reminders, and progress tracking in one workflow. Create study material: - Generate flashcards from topics, notes, photos, and documents. - Create quizzes for exam prep and quick practice. - Summarize topics and build learning paths with AI. - Save decks and quizzes for repeat study. Review smarter: - Use spaced repetition to see the right cards at the right time. - Practice with instant quizzes from the material you study. - Track focus time, flashcards, quizzes, and daily progress together. WorkRythm is built for students and self-learners who want to turn study material into an actionable rhythm.

Screenshots

Pomoneko4 screens
WorkRythm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WorkRythm at every 5 days against Pomoneko's every 14 months. WorkRythm also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Pomoneko sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and WorkRythm sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomoneko ships an update every 14 months, WorkRythm every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pomoneko versus WorkRythm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomonekoWorkRythm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB157 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKazuki MinamiKadirhan Bal

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pomoneko

One-time4
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 550 Coins$2.99
  • 1200 Coins$4.99
Show 1 more
  • 2500 Coins$9.99
8 purchases

WorkRythm

One-time8
  • Token Pack$0.99
  • Token Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 5 more
  • Token Pack$3.49
  • Token Pack$5.49
  • Token Pack$6.99
  • Token Pack$10.99
  • Token Pack$13.90

Questions

Is Pomoneko free?
Pomoneko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WorkRythm free?
WorkRythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomoneko or WorkRythm have ads?
Neither Pomoneko nor WorkRythm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomoneko or WorkRythm?
Pomoneko ships an update every 14 months, and WorkRythm every 5 days. Most recently, Pomoneko was updated on November 8, 2026 and WorkRythm on November 8, 2026.

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