Comparison

Fomodo vs Scenova

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

Head to head
About

Fomodo

Features
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Fomodo turns your phone from your biggest distraction into your best focus tool. Pick a task, choose a timer, and go deep. Fomodo blocks distracting apps while you work, tracks every focused minute, and shows you - beautifully - how your concentration grows day after day. FOUR SCIENCE-BACKED TIMER MODES • Pomodoro - classic 25/5 rounds with long breaks • Deep Work - an open-ended flow timer that counts up while you ride the wave • Ultradian Standard & Extended - 90/20 rhythm cycles that match your body's natural energy • Auto-start breaks, overtime handling, and flexible rounds BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS • Shield chosen apps and categories during focus (powered by Screen Time) • A branded block screen reminds you why you started • Blocking stays on through breaks until your session ends BEAUTIFUL TIMER FACES • 8 faces: Minimal, Neon, Flip, Ring, Liquid, 7-Segment, Dot Matrix, Square Matrix • Landscape mode turns your iPhone or iPad into a focus desk clock STAY ON TRACK ANYWHERE • Live Activities: pause and resume right from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Home-screen widgets: one-tap quick start (S/M/L), daily stats, and goal progress • Sessions survive force-quits and restarts with smart recovery UNDERSTAND YOUR FOCUS • A daily goal and streaks that keep you honest • Trends, task breakdown, focus heatmap, and a powerful calendar • A timeline of every session - export your data anytime AND MORE • Background sounds to help you stay in flow • iCloud sync across your devices • Localized in 17 languages, designed for iPhone and iPad Focus is a skill. Fomodo is how you practice it. Download Fomodo and win back your attention today.

About

Scenova

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Stop staring at cold numbers. Scenova turns focus time into something you actually want to keep going. Instead of a harsh countdown on a blank screen, you get a living scene: a candle burning down, sand falling through an hourglass, ice slowly melting, rain drifting across the sky, or a campfire crackling while you work. Time becomes visible — calm, beautiful, and surprisingly motivating. HOW IT WORKS Pick a scene that matches your mood. Drag up or down on the object to set your session length — no typing, no fiddling with sliders. Tap start, put your phone down, and let the scene do the rest. When your session ends, you'll hear a gentle chime (or silence, if you prefer). That's it. One simple ritual, repeated until focus becomes a habit. BUILT FOR REAL FOCUS • Visual timers that feel alive — not another sterile productivity app • Drag on the scene to set your duration in seconds • Ambient sounds crafted for each scene: crackle, rain, water, nature, soft melodies & more • Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island — always know where you are • Phone pickup tracking: see how often you reached for your phone mid-session • Streak system that rewards consistency, not perfection • Unlock new scenes as you show up day after day • Native iPad layout with a dedicated control panel • Share beautiful session cards when you finish 9 STUNNING SCENES Candle, Hourglass, Ice Block, Campfire, Sunset, Sunrise, Plant, Moonlight, Rain Cloud & more Whether you're studying for an exam, doing deep work, reading without distractions, or getting into a creative flow — Scenova gives you a reason to stay present. Less willpower. More atmosphere. FREE TO START • 3 scenes included • Sessions up to 25 minutes • Full focus experience — no account required SCENOVA PREMIUM • All scenes unlocked • Sessions longer than 25 minutes • Every new scene we add — included • Support ongoing development Download Scenova. Pick your scene. Light the candle. Start focusing. Subscription required: Premium scenes, sessions longer than 25 minutes, and all future scenes require a paid subscription (annual or lifetime). Privacy Policy https://twoclouds.de/privacy-policy Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fomodo4 screens
Scenova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fomodo at none against Scenova's shown. Fomodo also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Fomodo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scenova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fomodo ships an update every 10 days, Scenova every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Fomodo versus Scenova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFomodoScenova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManh NguyenMarco Pollmann

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Fomodo

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro Family Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Family Upgrade$39.99
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
  • Pro Family Lifetime$89.99
2 purchases

Scenova

Subscriptions1
  • Scenova Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scenova Premium$49.99

Questions

Is Fomodo free?
Fomodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scenova free?
Scenova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fomodo or Scenova have ads?
Scenova shows ads; Fomodo does not.
Which is updated more often, Fomodo or Scenova?
Fomodo ships an update every 10 days, and Scenova every 2 months. Most recently, Fomodo was updated on October 16, 2026 and Scenova on October 8, 2026.

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