Comparison

Pomodoro vs Mofu

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro

This app offers a distraction-free Pomodoro timer to enhance focus. It features customizable durations for work and breaks, automatic cycles, and live activity updates. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with flexible settings and visual themes.

Highlights
  • Flexible Pomodoro and break durations
  • Automatic work/break cycles
  • Live Activities and Lock Screen updates
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Customizable color themes
  • Gentle sound cues and haptic feedback
Features
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No ads. Free forever. A clean, distraction-free Pomodoro timer designed to help you focus without getting in your way. Why you’ll love it • No ads, no paywalls — focus without interruptions. • Free forever — all features included. Core features • Flexible durations Pomodoro: 15–60 min Break: 1–10 min Long Break: 5–30 min • Automatic cycles Long Break every N Pomodoros (choose 2–8). The cycle repeats automatically until you stop it. • Simple, safe controls Start / Pause / Stop / Restart with confirmation to prevent accidental resets. • Live Activities Track the current session and remaining time directly on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while the timer is running. • Home Screen widgets Keep your focus visible at a glance without opening the app. • Ongoing notifications See your active session and remaining time while the timer is running. • Sound cues A gentle ting after Pomodoro and Break sessions, plus a short alarm when Long Break starts. • Color themes Choose from 20 carefully curated backgrounds. Changes apply instantly. • Haptic feedback Subtle, precise vibrations for satisfying adjustments (device-dependent). How it works Example (Every 2): Pomodoro → Break → Pomodoro → Break → Long Break → repeat Example (Every 4): Pomodoro → Break ×4 → Long Break → repeat The cycle continues until you press Stop. Notes • Enable notifications to receive session alerts and Live Activity updates. • Live Activities and widgets are active only while the timer is running. • Haptic feedback may vary depending on device settings. Focus better with a Pomodoro timer that’s simple, powerful, ad-free, and free — forever.

About

Mofu

This app uses a gentle approach to help you build focus habits. It features cute companions and a calming atmosphere to make study or work sessions more enjoyable and productive. Track your progress visually and customize your focus sessions to fit your needs.

Highlights
  • Cross-device focus timer (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
  • Widgets, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island integration
  • Visual progress tracking with growing 'pasture'
  • Companion pets to accompany focus sessions
  • Multiple focus modes (Normal, Strict, Whitelist, Flow)
  • Ambient sounds for a calming atmosphere
  • Detailed session history and statistics
Features
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Every focus session you finish becomes a little journey with your pet. Mofu brings a Pomodoro timer, cozy campsites, and keepsakes together to make it easier to begin studying, reading, or working. Available on iPhone and iPad. Choose a pet and a campsite, set your focus goal, and start. Your campsite shapes the scene for that session. When you finish, your companion returns with a discovery that makes your time feel worth remembering. With Mofu, you can: • Focus somewhere cozy. Travel through 10 themed campsites, each with its own scene and collection. • Collect memories from finished sessions. While your current collection still has souvenirs to find, each successful focus goal brings back one new souvenir, with a chance to discover a rare treasure. Revisit your finds and progress in the Journey Book. • Find a rhythm that fits. Use Normal Mode or choose Flow Mode when you want to focus without a fixed end time. Mofu Pro also unlocks Strict and Whitelist Modes to help reduce distractions. Add ambient sounds to set the mood. • See how your time adds up. Explore your focus rhythm in Statistics and Timeline; advanced insights and full history require Mofu Pro. Then visit your pets in Pasture. • Keep focus close. Widgets are available on iPhone and iPad. On iPhone, follow an active timer with Live Activities and Dynamic Island on supported models. • Make Mofu feel like yours. Follow your system appearance or choose Light or Dark Mode. Pick a campsite, settle in with your pet, and give your next few minutes to what matters. Mofu Pro Mofu Pro is an optional upgrade available through monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscriptions, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Your Pro access works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with the same Apple Account. Pro features include: • Access to the full set of 10 campsites and their matching journey themes • Additional companion pets • Weekly and monthly focus review widgets • Premium ambient sounds • Advanced statistics • Full Timeline access • Custom focus tags • Strict Mode and Whitelist Mode • iCloud sync for focus history across iPhone, iPad, and Mac Subscription information: • Apple charges your Apple Account under the terms shown at purchase confirmation. If a free trial applies, that screen shows when billing begins. • Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • The actual price, subscription period, and renewal cost are shown in the app and on Apple's purchase confirmation screen. • You can manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple Account settings. The one-time lifetime purchase does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T2Nl5WOAdsl7JW-0Opf9xk5877KEBFiylG_pY5qtHuI/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-C0SuhCIz3JrOPR71KiTo4HOlsmi2-lCJ5fGtCuFqEE/edit?usp=sharing Contact: lsysun1@gmail.com

Screenshots

Pomodoro4 screens
Mofu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mofu at 4.8 against Pomodoro's 3.9. Mofu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). Pomodoro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (20 vs 4). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mofu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mofu holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Pomodoro's written reviews are positive against 80% of Mofu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro ships an update every 3 weeks, Mofu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pomodoro versus Mofu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoroMofu
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (20 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB236 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurodjon SattorovSongyu Li

Customer experience

Pomodoro

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative8.3%

Mofu

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mofu

Subscriptions2
  • Tomo Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Tomo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tomo Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro free?
Pomodoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mofu free?
Mofu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pomodoro or Mofu?
Mofu is rated higher. Pomodoro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Mofu averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Pomodoro or Mofu have ads?
Pomodoro shows ads; Mofu does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro or Mofu?
Pomodoro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mofu every 11 days. Most recently, Pomodoro was updated on October 22, 2026 and Mofu on October 31, 2026.

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