Pokus vs Time2Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Time2Go
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Never leave late again. Time2Go calculates exactly when you need to leave based on real-time traffic, your destination, and your personal buffer time. No more guessing, no more rushing. How it works: Set your appointment, pick your destination, and Time2Go does the rest, it tracks live traffic conditions and tells you precisely when to head out. Key Features: - Real-time departure alerts based on live traffic - Smart notifications that adapt to changing conditions - Multiple travel modes: driving, transit, walking, cycling - Recurring appointments for daily routines - Chains: plan multi-stop trips with connected appointments - Events: share a destination and let everyone get their own leave time - Route preview with turn-by-turn map view - Customizable buffer time and arrival preferences - Dark mode support Whether it's a morning commute, a doctor's appointment, or meeting friends across town, Time2Go makes sure you're always on time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time2Go at none against Pokus's 3. Time2Go also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 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
Both are free to download. Pokus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Time2Go asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pokus | Time2Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALISTER ALAGON PINEDA | Moamen Abdelhay |
In-app purchases
Pokus
- Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Pro - Annual7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$9.99
Time2Go
No in-app purchases









