Comparison

Pokus vs Anchor

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

Anchor

This app helps users with ADHD stay focused and organized by breaking down tasks into manageable sessions. It offers features like distraction blocking, quick idea capture, and progress tracking to promote calm and structured work.

Highlights
  • One-Thing Mode for timed single-task sessions
  • Deep Focus shielding to block distractions
  • Quick Add for fast idea capture
  • Inbox and Today task organization
  • Daily recaps and session logs
  • Widgets and Siri shortcuts
  • Personalizable themes
Features
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Anchor: Focus without drifting. Anchor helps ADHD minds stay grounded, plan calmly, and focus deeply — one task at a time. Use One-Thing Mode for timed single-task sessions, gentle reminders, and optional Deep Focus shielding that blocks distractions while you work. Capture ideas fast with Quick Add, voice notes, or photos. Organize with simple Inbox and Today lists, and track progress through daily recaps and session logs. Add widgets and Siri shortcuts for quick access anywhere, and personalize with soothing themes. Anchor makes focusing feel calm, structured, and kind — so you can finish what matters, without drifting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://focuswithanchor.com/policy/93c27770-aa20-11f0-857a-3d6ca2cb809c Support: info@rewrksolutions.com

Screenshots

Pokus4 screens
Anchor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Anchor at 16.6 against Pokus's 26.1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and Anchor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pokus against 5.0 for Anchor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pokus versus Anchor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPokusAnchor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.116.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALISTER ALAGON PINEDABrett Szpont

Customer experience

Pokus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Anchor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
2 purchases

Anchor

Subscriptions2
  • Anchor Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Anchor Pro – Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pokus free?
Pokus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pokus or Anchor?
Pokus and Anchor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Pokus or Anchor have ads?
Neither Pokus nor Anchor shows ads.

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