Comparison

Pokus vs FocusShare

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

FocusShare

Features
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Share your “Do Not Disturb” status — with the people around you. No more “Are you busy?” interruptions. Just quiet, deep work. Tired of losing focus to small interruptions — like, “Have you heard about the new coffee shop downtown?” FocusShare helps you stay in flow by making your focus status visible to the people around you. Built for deep work, it reduces distractions — without needing to tell everyone or put up physical signs. With FocusShare, you can: • Share your focus status in real life • Follow a partner, friend, or teammate’s focus in real time • Avoid interruptions that break your concentration • Start instantly — no account or personal info required Whether you’re working from home, in the office, writing, coding, or studying, FocusShare protects your attention by helping others know when not to disturb — and when you’re available again. No account. No chats. No distractions. Just presence. FocusShare is open source — built by someone who values long, uninterrupted blocks of deep work, just like you.

Screenshots

Pokus4 screens
FocusShare3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusShare at none against Pokus's 3. FocusShare also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). 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. FocusShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pokus versus FocusShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPokusFocusShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.117.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALISTER ALAGON PINEDAJonas Philipp Haru Andres Vetsch*

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

FocusShare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pokus free?
Pokus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusShare free?
FocusShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pokus or FocusShare have ads?
Neither Pokus nor FocusShare shows ads.

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