Comparison

Pokus vs Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow

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

Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow

Features
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FocusFlow is a calm Pomodoro timer for iPhone and iPad—built to help you start fast, stay oriented, and see progress without clutter. SMART FOCUS SESSIONS • Focus, short break, and long break with durations you control • Optional auto-start between phases, with a cancelable countdown so you stay in control • End-of-phase notifications so you never miss the next step SEE PROGRESS CLEARLY • Insights with summary cards, weekly chart, categories, and a 14-day timeline • Filter the timeline to completed sessions when you want a cleaner view • Daily and weekly goals with streaks to build consistency LOCK SCREEN & HOME SCREEN • Live Activities for your session on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets for today, streak, week minutes, and timer status ORGANIZE YOUR TIME • Categories for focus sessions • Routines with presets and custom flows GO FURTHER WITH FOCUSFLOW PRO • iCloud sync for sessions and categories across devices (when enabled) • CSV export of your session history • Premium timer visual styles PRIVACY & DATA • FocusFlow is designed to keep your productivity data useful to you first. • See our Privacy Policy for details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y4Mhhyeza2RJlpv2dAGQ2yM7A4Lisr6Y8B_jnYcvg-c/edit?usp=shari SUPPORT • Questions or feedback: akankobatengr@gmail.com •⁠ ⁠Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ •⁠ ⁠Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y4Mhhyeza2RJlpv2dAGQ2yM7A4Lisr6Y8B_jnYcvg-c/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Pokus4 screens
Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow at 17.0 against Pokus's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pokus versus Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPokusPomodoro Timer · FocusFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALISTER ALAGON PINEDARUEBEN ANSOLIWEN AKANKOBATENG

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
3 purchases

Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow

Subscriptions2
  • All access monthly$2.991 Month
  • All access yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • All access Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Pokus free?
Pokus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow free?
Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pokus or Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow have ads?
Neither Pokus nor Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow shows ads.

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