Comparison

Lofi Pomodoro Timer vs Pomo

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

Head to head
About

Lofi Pomodoro Timer

Enhance your study or work sessions with a customizable Pomodoro timer. Select background videos, music, and sound effects to create your ideal focus environment. The app automatically cycles through work and break periods.

Highlights
  • Customizable background videos
  • Background music selection
  • Sound effect options
  • Automatic work/break cycles
  • Lofi aesthetic
Features
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This is a Lofi-style Pomodoro timer app. You can select background videos, BGM, and sound effects to your liking and start the timer. You can set break times, and the Pomodoro timer and breaks start alternately automatically, making it a recommended app for studying or working. By subscribing, you can freely select background videos, BGM, etc. Monthly subscription Please check the in-app purchase section for pricing. Annual subscription Please check the in-app purchase section for pricing. Terms of Use https://www.sparkleand.store/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy https://www.sparkleand.store/vr-privacy-policy BGM and sound effects use BGMer and 効果音ラボ.

About

Pomo

This app transforms focus time into a visual journey, using a climbing goat to represent progress. It combines proven focus timer methods with playful motivation, designed for individuals with ADHD and anyone struggling with distractions. Achieve your goals with structured work-rest cycles and real-time visual rewards.

Highlights
  • Visual progress tracking with a climbing goat
  • Customizable focus and break timers
  • Progress analytics and streaks
  • Distraction blocker
  • ADHD-friendly minimalist UI
  • Widgets for instant session start
Features
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STAY FOCUSED WITH YOUR NEW COMPANION: POMO Pomo turns focus time into a journey. Every minute you concentrate makes your goat climb higher, turning productivity into visual progress. Designed for ADHD minds and anyone battling distractions, Pomo blends proven focus timer methods with playful motivation. WHY POMO WORKS FOR ADHD BRAINS Your goat climbs in real time as you focus. Instant, visual reward. Short timed sessions work with attention patterns, not against them. Strategic breaks prevent burnout. Progress builds gradually, without pressure. HOW IT WORKS • Focus Sessions: Set a timer and get to work • Short Breaks: Recharge quickly • Long Breaks: Reset after deep focus • Flexible Timers: Adjust session length • Work-Rest Cycles: Stay productive with balance FEATURES THAT HELP YOU FOCUS • Climbing Goat - Turn focus into visible progress • Progress Tracking - Daily, weekly, monthly stats • Goals & Streaks - Build consistency • Widgets - Start sessions instantly • Distraction Blocker - Stay focused • Custom Timers - Match your rhythm • Analytics - Learn your focus patterns • ADHD-Friendly - Minimal UI, no overwhelm PERFECT FOR • Students managing study sessions • Professionals doing deep work • People with ADHD seeking structure • Anyone fighting procrastination • Remote workers • Writers, coders, designers, creators • Anyone improving concentration habits WHAT MAKES POMO DIFFERENT No Punishment, Only Progress Pomo rewards effort instead of guilt. Breaks aren’t failure, they’re part of the process. Made for ADHD Built with simple structure, gentle guidance, and reduced cognitive friction. Visual Motivation Progress shouldn’t be hidden in numbers. Your goat shows exactly how far you’ve climbed. Playful, Not Childish Works seriously without feeling serious. Keeps motivation up, stress down. Your Focus, Your Style Whether you follow classic Pomodoro or customise your own method, Pomo adapts to you. THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT Research shows that timed focus sessions boost attention, reduce fatigue, and increase retention. Short sprints + planned breaks = longer, stronger productivity. Pomo enhances this with: • Structured work-rest cycles • Real-time visual motivation • Small habit reinforcement • Flexible timing to match energy levels BUILD YOUR FOCUS MUSCLE Focus is a skill you can train. Pomo makes it simple and rewarding. Daily climbs build lasting discipline. START YOUR CLIMB TODAY Studying, working, creating, rewriting habits, or managing ADHD, Pomo is your partner in progress. Your goat is waiting. Download Pomo and turn focus into adventure. DISCLAIMERS Attribution for session background audio: Summer Breeze by small river Dommel Netherlands 936 am 220616_0399 by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/818381/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lofi Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Pomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pomo at 100% against Lofi Pomodoro Timer's 0%. Pomo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Lofi Pomodoro Timer's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Lofi Pomodoro Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pomo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pomo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lofi Pomodoro Timer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lofi Pomodoro Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pomo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lofi Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Pomo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lofi Pomodoro Timer versus Pomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLofi Pomodoro TimerPomo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSPARKLE AND, K.K.BLUEMIND BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Lofi Pomodoro Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Pomo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lofi Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • MonthlySubscription$2.991 Month
  • annual subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time purchase plan$4.99
2 purchases

Pomo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Lofi Pomodoro Timer free?
Lofi Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomo free?
Pomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lofi Pomodoro Timer or Pomo?
Pomo is rated higher. Lofi Pomodoro Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Pomo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lofi Pomodoro Timer or Pomo have ads?
Lofi Pomodoro Timer shows ads; Pomo does not.
Which is updated more often, Lofi Pomodoro Timer or Pomo?
Lofi Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lofi Pomodoro Timer was updated on August 18, 2026 and Pomo on June 10, 2026.

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