Comparison

Pomocycle vs FocusVault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pomocycle

Features
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Pomocycle – The Pomodoro method reinvented to boost your focus. Flexible Pomodoro Timer Customize work sessions, short breaks, and long breaks to match your rhythm. Detailed Statistics Track your progress with daily, weekly, and monthly charts. Analyze your productivity patterns. Badge System Unlock achievements as you progress: first steps, marathoner, early bird, night owl, and many more. Integrated Todo List Organize your tasks and link them to your sessions to track what you accomplish. Full History Access all your past sessions with completed tasks details. Live Activity Monitor your timer directly from the lock screen and Dynamic Island. Light & Dark Mode Interface adapted to your preferences. Why Pomocycle? More than a simple timer, Pomocycle helps you understand your work habits and stay motivated through statistics and achievements to unlock. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

FocusVault

Take control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps during focused work or study sessions. Create custom profiles, set timers, and utilize strict mode to ensure uninterrupted productivity. Track your progress and reclaim your time.

Highlights
  • App Blocking
  • Multiple Profiles
  • Strict Mode
  • Timed Sessions
  • Focus Stats
  • Auto-Unblock
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FocusVault helps you take back control of your time by blocking distracting apps during timed focus sessions. Whether you're studying, working, or just trying to be more present — FocusVault gives you the tools to stay on track. HOW IT WORKS Create a blocking profile, choose which apps to block, set a timer, and start your session. FocusVault locks you out of distracting apps for the duration you choose. When the timer ends, everything unblocks automatically. FEATURES - App Blocking — Select any apps on your device to block during a session - Multiple Profiles — Create separate profiles for studying, deep work, sleep, and more - Strict Mode — Make your block unbreakable. No early stopping, no bypassing - Timed Sessions — Block for 5 minutes or a full week - Block All Apps — Nuclear option to block every app at once - Recurring Schedules — Choose to have a specific profile automatically start a block session without manually doing it - Focus Stats — Track your sessions, streaks, and hours focused over time - Auto-Unblock — Apps unblock automatically when your session ends PREMIUM FocusVault Premium unlocks unlimited profiles, strict mode, and advanced stats. Try it free for 7 days, then $8.99/month or $79.99/year. Cancel anytime. FocusVault is designed for personal use. All data is stored locally on your device and is never shared. Terms of Use: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/60830782-c2d1-4b87-ab06-835dbeeb7b80 Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/8cb16e41-3497-447b-bf4a-8a5d770f7a66

Screenshots

Pomocycle4 screens
FocusVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusVault at none against Pomocycle's shown. Pomocycle's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pomocycle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FocusVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomocycle ships an update every 5 days, FocusVault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomocycle versus FocusVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomocycleFocusVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR&N SolutionsArman Sherwani

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomocycle

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
2 purchases

FocusVault

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomocycle free?
Pomocycle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusVault free?
FocusVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomocycle or FocusVault have ads?
Pomocycle shows ads; FocusVault does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomocycle or FocusVault?
Pomocycle ships an update every 5 days, and FocusVault every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pomocycle was updated on October 30, 2026 and FocusVault on October 31, 2026.

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