Pomo vs FocusSpace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
FocusSpace
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Focus, and the next planet comes closer. FocusSpace turns the Pomodoro Technique into a journey through space. Every 25-minute focus fills a fuel cell; five cells take you to the next stop. The Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and beyond: 15 stops with real distances and planet facts. FREE • Space Journey: 15 stops, real distances, facts about every stop. • Pomodoro: Classic (25 min focus, 5 min break), Deep (50 min), Short (15 min) or your own lengths. • Three focus sounds and silence: Rain, Ocean, White noise. • Statistics: weekly and monthly focus, streak, your best hours, distance flown. • Live Activity and Dynamic Island: time left and the next stop; pause, skip a break, add 5 minutes. • "Focus" in Control Center, Siri and Shortcuts. • Widgets: your next stop and fuel on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. FOCUSSPACE PRO • Plan: put focus blocks on your calendar, get reminded before they start, check in every day. • Apple Intelligence, on your device: a day plan from your check-in, a weekly recap, and sentences like "Add: tomorrow at 10, 2 hours of thesis". On devices without Apple Intelligence the same features run on simple rules. • Every sound, your own sounds and six focus themes. • Mood history. One-week free trial on the yearly plan. A lifetime purchase is available too. MODERN AND CALM • Liquid Glass design, light and dark appearance, large text sizes. • Two columns on iPad, the open screen on iPhone Duo, a desk clock in landscape. • Optional alarms: the end of focus and breaks rings even in silent mode (iOS 26 and later). PRIVACY • No account, no ads, no tracking. • Your sessions, plans and check-ins stay on your device. • Apple Intelligence runs on your device; nothing is sent to a server. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sefabkr.github.io/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomo at every 2 weeks against FocusSpace's every 11 months. Pomo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Pomo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FocusSpace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pomo ships an update every 2 weeks, FocusSpace every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pomo | FocusSpace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BLUEMIND BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETI | Sefa Beker |
In-app purchases
Pomo
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
FocusSpace
- Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$49.99









