Comparison

Pokus vs CarPaddy

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

Head to head
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.

About

CarPaddy

Features
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CarPaddy helps you to organise and keep track of the expiry dates of all the vehicle documents for your fleet, while sending you free reminders / notifications so you can renew them on time.

Screenshots

Pokus4 screens
CarPaddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CarPaddy at none against Pokus's 3. CarPaddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). 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. Pokus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CarPaddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pokus ships an update weekly, CarPaddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pokus versus CarPaddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPokusCarPaddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALISTER ALAGON PINEDAOlatunde Owoeye-Phoster

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
None

CarPaddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pokus free?
Pokus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CarPaddy free?
CarPaddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pokus or CarPaddy have ads?
Neither Pokus nor CarPaddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pokus or CarPaddy?
Pokus ships an update weekly, and CarPaddy every 9 days. Most recently, Pokus was updated on September 10, 2026 and CarPaddy on September 21, 2026.

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