Comparison

PomoSense vs Deeply

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

Head to head
About

PomoSense

Features
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PomoSense is a minimalist Pomodoro timer for deep focus — no buttons, just gestures. 【SIMPLE TO USE】 • Long press to start • Double tap to pause • Swipe down to reset Not sure what to do? Tap the timer and it shows the gestures that work right now. 【ALWAYS IN VIEW】 Your countdown stays on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Focus and breaks switch automatically, with a sound and notification when each one ends. 【FREE PROGRESS TRACKING】 • Today's focus time and a 7-day chart • Daily streaks to keep you going • This month's calendar of completed focus days 【POMOSENSE PREMIUM】 APP LOCK Block distracting apps such as social media and video while you focus. Apps unlock automatically when the session ends. FULL HISTORY Look back at every past month, day by day. SMART SCHEDULING Pick the time you want tos your focus cycle to it. DETAILED STATISTICS Weekly reports and trends of your focus time. 【WHY POMODORO】 Short, focused work interelp you stay concentratedand avoid burnout. Start with 25 minutes of focus and 5-minute breaks, or set your own lengths. 【PERFECT FOR】 • Students preparing for exams • Remote workers and prof • Developers and writers in deep work • Anyone who wants to spee 【YOUR PRIVACY】 • Focus history is stored on your device • No account or sign-up r • Only anonymous usage analytics 【SUBSCRIPTION】 PomoSense Premium is availy auto-renewingsubscription. Eligible new subscribers get a 7-day free trial. • Payment is charged to y confirm the purchase(after the free trial, if any) • The subscription renewsed off at least 24 hoursbefore the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytimttings Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legs/dev/stdeula/ Immerse in time. Achieve

About

Deeply

This app helps you focus by temporarily blocking distracting applications during designated work sessions. Set a timer for your task, and selected apps will lock until your session ends, allowing for focused work without permanent restrictions.

Highlights
  • Temporarily block distracting apps
  • Timebox-style focus sessions
  • Customize blocked apps per task
  • Track focus history
  • One-tap setup with presets
Features
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Deeply blocks distracting apps only while you focus — a timebox-style focus app, not an always-on blocker. Pick a task, set a timer, and start. Social media and games lock automatically for that session. When you're done, you're free again — no permanent restrictions, just focus when it counts. Made for you if • You keep opening social media without noticing • You want to lock in right before a deadline • Always-on blockers never stuck for you Features • Choose which apps to block for each task • Deep Focus timer • Track completed / interrupted sessions and review your focus history • One-tap setup with presets Deeply Plus • Unlimited tasks, presets & blocked apps • Full focus history • No ads Choose monthly, yearly, or a one-time purchase. Focus by design, not willpower. Privacy Policy: https://fossil-tsunami-a92.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Deeply-37cedeb800428087a7c8e4d1348fe03b Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PomoSense4 screens
Deeply4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PomoSense at none against Deeply's shown. Deeply's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. PomoSense sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Deeply sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PomoSense ships an update every 2 months, Deeply every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
PomoSense versus Deeply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomoSenseDeeply
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuya KumakuraKazuki Mimura

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PomoSense

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
2 purchases

Deeply

Subscriptions2
  • Deeply Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Deeply Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PomoSense free?
PomoSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deeply free?
Deeply is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PomoSense or Deeply have ads?
Deeply shows ads; PomoSense does not.
Which is updated more often, PomoSense or Deeply?
PomoSense ships an update every 2 months, and Deeply every 3 weeks. Most recently, PomoSense was updated on November 9, 2026 and Deeply on November 5, 2026.

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