Comparison

Dantherm Control vs Pokus

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

Head to head
About

Dantherm Control

Features
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Dantherm Control is the smart control centre for all high-performance air purifiers and air conditioners with Dantherm Control support, for example the air purifier AirgoClean One or the air conditioner AC7000. With this app you can not only make all important operating settings of one or more high-performance air purifiers specific to the device, but also display all room air quality values recorded by the device in real time, such as temperature and humidity, VOC concentration, fine dust pollution level (PM1) or carbon dioxide concentration. Furthermore, the app informs you about the consumption status of the installed air filters and indicates a necessary filter change. • Remote control of one or more high-performance air purifiers with Trotec Control support • Switching the unit on and off • Change of operating mode, for example from boost to night mode • Preselection of the desired fan speed • Setting up a switch-on and switch-off schedule • Configuration of a countdown timer • Display of the indoor air quality values detected by the air purifier, such as temperature and humidity, VOC concentration, fine dust pollution level (PM1) or carbon dioxide concentration • Filter status display

About

Pokus

This app provides persistent interval timers designed to ensure you take necessary breaks. It offers customizable focus and rest cycles with reminders that repeat until acknowledged, aiding in energy management and preventing burnout. Ideal for individuals with chronic conditions, ADHD, or anyone who struggles with time blindness.

Highlights
  • Persistent reminders until acknowledged
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island visibility
  • Activity pacing for energy management
  • 20-20-20 eye strain prevention
  • Time blindness support
  • Customizable focus and rest intervals
  • Activity pattern tracking
Features
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Pokus is the interval timer that keeps reminding you until you actually take your break. Set your focus and rest cycles, and Pokus will persistently alert you when it's time to stop — no more pushing through when you should rest. Dismiss a notification? Another one comes. Still going? It keeps reminding you. Pokus stays on your lock screen and Dynamic Island so you can't pretend you didn't see it. PERSISTENT REMINDERS THAT WORK - Alerts repeat until you respond — not just once - Live Activity on your lock screen — always visible - Dynamic Island shows time remaining - Can't dismiss, can't ignore, can't forget ACTIVITY PACING & ENERGY MANAGEMENT - Structure activity and rest to stay within your energy envelope - Prevent post-exertional malaise with timed rest periods - Ideal for ME/CFS, Long COVID, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain - Gentle but persistent — no more boom and bust cycles SCREEN BREAKS & EYE CARE - 20-20-20 rule for eye strain prevention - Ergonomic break reminders for desk workers - Microbreak intervals for long screen sessions BUILT FOR TIME BLINDNESS - Nagging reminders you genuinely cannot ignore - Simple interface — no complex planning, just start - Visual and haptic cues that cut through hyperfocus - Brain fog friendly ALWAYS IN VIEW - Lock screen widget stays visible - Dynamic Island countdown - Apple Watch support - No need to open the app FLEXIBLE INTERVALS - Classic 25/5 or fully custom cycles - Any focus and rest duration you want - Session time limits to prevent overwork - One tap to start your break SET GOALS & STAY ON TRACK - Set weekly or monthly time targets for any timer or tag - Track minimum, maximum, or range-based goals - Get warned before starting a session that would exceed a limit - See daily progress with charts and pace indicators ORGANIZE WITH TAGS - Group timers with color-coded tags - Link goals to tags for automatic tracking across timers - Filter sessions and analytics by tag TRACK YOUR PATTERNS - Visual charts of focus vs rest time - Daily, weekly, monthly insights - See your productivity rhythms and goal progress - Filter by specific timers or tags SYNCED EVERYWHERE - iCloud sync across devices - Custom timer icons and colors - Unlimited timers and tags - Automatic session history Perfect for: - Anyone with a chronic illness who needs activity pacing - People with ADHD and time blindness - Remote workers who skip breaks - Students in long study sessions - Desk workers needing ergonomic reminders - Anyone who dismisses regular alarms Try free, then unlock unlimited with a one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Dantherm Control3 screens
Pokus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dantherm Control at none against Pokus's 3. Dantherm Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). Pokus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On price, 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. Pokus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Dantherm Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dantherm Control ships an update every 8 months, Pokus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Dantherm Control versus Pokus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDantherm ControlPokus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrotec GmbH & Co. KGALISTER ALAGON PINEDA

In-app purchases

None

Dantherm Control

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pokus

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro - Annual7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Dantherm Control free?
Dantherm Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pokus free?
Pokus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dantherm Control or Pokus have ads?
Neither Dantherm Control nor Pokus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dantherm Control or Pokus?
Dantherm Control ships an update every 8 months, and Pokus weekly. Most recently, Dantherm Control was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pokus on October 15, 2026.

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