Comparison

Pokus vs CostSnap

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

CostSnap

Features
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Take a few photos of the job and get a price before you leave the driveway. CostSnap works out the labor and materials for your area, you fix whatever needs fixing, and the quote goes out with your logo on it. You can start from photos, a quick video walkthrough, a voice note or a PDF plan. On an iPhone with LiDAR you can scan the room. On other phones there's an AR tape measure. Before it prices anything, CostSnap asks you a few questions and shows you what it picked up from the photos, so nothing gets guessed. It uses your own labor rates, materials and markup from your price book, and it learns how you like to price over time. Quotes show the total up top. You can give the customer a couple of options to pick from and send it by text, email or whatever app you use. After the quote, jobs move through stages and each one shows what to do next. Customers can send you photos and room measurements through your client link. New requests and calls go into Leads. In the US and Canada you get your own local CostSnap number, and if you miss a call it's answered and written up for you. There's also a place to keep track of warranty work. Prices are in your local currency and based on your postal code. The app works in English, French and Spanish. Unlimited is $99 a month or $949.99 a year, and you can try it free for 7 days. No limits on estimates, quotes or clients. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Settings > Subscription > Manage App Store subscription, or in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://costsnap.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://costsnap.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pokus4 screens
CostSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CostSnap at 16.4 against Pokus's 26.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and CostSnap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pokus ships an update weekly, CostSnap every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pokus versus CostSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPokusCostSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.116.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALISTER ALAGON PINEDAWorkbence Studio

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pokus

One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

CostSnap

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly$99.001 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly$949.991 Year

Questions

Is Pokus free?
Pokus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CostSnap free?
CostSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pokus or CostSnap have ads?
Neither Pokus nor CostSnap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pokus or CostSnap?
Pokus ships an update weekly, and CostSnap every 5 days. Most recently, Pokus was updated on October 30, 2026 and CostSnap on November 9, 2026.

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