# Lilo vs Pomo Pals

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lilo at 4.3K against Pomo Pals's 4. Lilo also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Pomo Pals's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lilo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pomo Pals sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomo Pals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lilo has 4.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lilo ships an update every 8 days, Pomo Pals every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lilo | Pomo Pals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilo-study-timer-and-challenges/id6752133930/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-pals-focus-timer/id6780631489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 121 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pawel Gladysz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650152146) | [SEUNG WOO BAEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893237321) |

## What reviewers say

### Lilo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilo-study-timer-and-challenges/id6752133930)

This app transforms solo study sessions into engaging, social challenges. Compete with friends, track your progress, and climb leaderboards to make learning fun and motivating. Build lasting focus habits through friendly competition and visible achievements.

**Highlights:** Focus timer with distraction avoidance, Study challenges with friends, Live leaderboards for comparison, Progress tracking and stats, Habit building and streaks, Social accountability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Pomo Pals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-pals-focus-timer/id6780631489)

This app gamifies focus sessions by growing a virtual pet as you concentrate. Earn rewards, collect adorable companions, and build streaks to make studying or working more engaging. Pro features offer advanced planning and progress insights.

**Highlights:** Adjustable Pomodoro timer, Virtual pet growth and leveling, Collectible pets and accessories, Task and habit planning (Pro), Progress tracking and insights (Pro), Collaborative study rooms, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomo Pals Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pomo Pals Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,700 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pomo Pals Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lilo free?

Lilo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pomo Pals free?

Pomo Pals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lilo or Pomo Pals?

Pomo Pals is rated higher. Lilo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Pomo Pals averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Lilo or Pomo Pals have ads?

Neither Lilo nor Pomo Pals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lilo or Pomo Pals?

Lilo ships an update every 8 days, and Pomo Pals every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lilo was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pomo Pals on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*