Comparison

pomo vs Pomodoro Focus Timer Study

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

Head to head
About

pomo

Features
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[pomo] Simple Pomodoro Timer A streamlined Pomodoro timer for studying, working, exam prep, coding, and all types of focused work. -------------------------------------- ◆ Perfect For -------------------------------------- ・Struggling to focus on studies or work ・Getting distracted by your phone ・Want to improve time management ・Want to try the Pomodoro Technique ・Looking for a simple timer app -------------------------------------- ◆ Features -------------------------------------- [Fully Customizable] Set work time, break time, long break duration, number of sessions, and repetitions until long break. Start with the classic 25/5 setup or create your own rhythm. [Notification Settings] Toggle alert sounds and vibrations on/off. Use comfortably even in quiet environments. [Keep Screen On] Screen stays on while the app is active. Always check remaining time at a glance. [Dark Mode] Eye-friendly dark theme for comfortable extended use. -------------------------------------- ◆ What is the Pomodoro Technique? -------------------------------------- A time management method born in Italy in the 1980s. By repeating "25 minutes of focused work → 5 minutes of break," you can work efficiently while maintaining concentration. -------------------------------------- ◆ How to Use -------------------------------------- 1. Start the timer 2. Focus on work for 25 minutes 3. Take a 5-minute break 4. Take a longer break after 4 sessions Guide: https://rarzyu-public.notion.site/2dbc3558e6a880d3880aee08de3f0ae3 -------------------------------------- ◆ Keywords -------------------------------------- Pomodoro, timer, focus, study, work, productivity, time management, exam prep, coding, remote work, todo, habit Terms: https://rarzyu-public.notion.site/2dac3558e6a880beb7a3ca401eb2ceb2 Privacy: https://rarzyu-public.notion.site/2dac3558e6a88002b247d37531126fff

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Pomodoro Focus Timer Study

Features
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MindfulWork puts focus timers, stats, and a timeline behind simple swipes. On iPhone and iPad, Pro users can turn on Apple Screen Time limits for chosen apps or categories while a session runs. Your data stays on device by default. - HOW IT WORKS - APP BLOCKING (PRO · SCREEN TIME) While you are focusing, limit the apps or categories you picked using system Screen Time shields. Turn it on in Settings, grant Screen Time access, choose your list in the app, and shields lift when the session ends. Not included on the free tier. FOCUS TIMER Pick a built-in focus label on the home screen (Reading 25 min, Focus 25 min, Learning 45 min, Fitness 60 min, Work 25 min) and start. Free includes all built-in labels; Pro lets you create custom labels and set any duration (at least 1 minute). Home Screen widgets start your current preset in one tap. Timers run in the background with a local alert at the end. Optional pre-focus breathing. No pause mid-session—end early only after you confirm. FOCUS STATISTICS & TIMELINE Swipe up for stats: daily score, completions vs give-ups, tomato-style views, and more. Swipe left for a calendar timeline of your sessions. Free shows demo trends on the stats page and real data for the last 3 calendar days (including today). Pro unlocks full history, full stats/timeline access, and manual session entries on the timeline. - MORE FEATURES - Focus quotes (optional in Settings) Live Activity (iOS): countdown on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island where supported Home Screen widgets: one tap to start your current preset iCloud sync (Pro, optional): focus statistics in your private CloudKit database - PRO - Custom focus labels Full statistics & timeline history Manual timeline entries App blocking during focus (Screen Time) Optional iCloud sync 7-day trial (monthly), 14-day trial (yearly) - PRIVACY - Data is stored on your device. No account required. Optional sync uses your personal iCloud only—MindfulWork does not run servers for your sessions. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ MindfulWork Terms of Service: https://sarcopods.github.io/work-legal/terms.html

Screenshots

pomo4 screens
Pomodoro Focus Timer Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Focus Timer Study at none against pomo's shown. Pomodoro Focus Timer Study also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pomodoro Focus Timer Study sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pomo ships an update every 2 months, Pomodoro Focus Timer Study weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
pomo versus Pomodoro Focus Timer Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpomoPomodoro Focus Timer Study
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuta Tobita必燊 余

In-app purchases

4 purchases

pomo

One-time4
  • Support (Coffee)$0.99
  • Premium2 variants$3.99
  • Support (Lunch)$3.99
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  • Support (Dinner)$9.99
3 purchases

Pomodoro Focus Timer Study

Subscriptions2
  • MindfulWork Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • MindfulWork Pro - Annual14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • MindfulWork Pro - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is pomo free?
pomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Focus Timer Study free?
Pomodoro Focus Timer Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do pomo or Pomodoro Focus Timer Study have ads?
pomo shows ads; Pomodoro Focus Timer Study does not.
Which is updated more often, pomo or Pomodoro Focus Timer Study?
pomo ships an update every 2 months, and Pomodoro Focus Timer Study weekly. Most recently, pomo was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pomodoro Focus Timer Study on October 3, 2026.

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