Comparison

PomoSense vs Pomonote

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

Pomonote

Features
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Pomonote is a simple Pomodoro timer with a signature sky-blue gradient. Build a rhythm of focus and breaks, and let it track your daily progress automatically. Features - Auto-switching focus / break / long break timer (adjustable by the minute) - Completed pomodoros are logged per day - review them in the calendar and statistics - See the remaining time on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (Live Activities) - iCloud sync: share your records between iPhone and iPad - 30 notification sounds - tap to preview before choosing - Siri & Shortcuts: just say "Start a pomodoro in Pomonote" - Watch one short video to hide ads for the rest of the day - One-time purchase to remove ads forever Pomonote keeps things simple: open the app, press start, and focus.

Screenshots

PomoSense4 screens
Pomonote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PomoSense at none against Pomonote's shown. Pomonote's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days 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 Pomonote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PomoSense ships an update every 2 months, Pomonote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PomoSense versus Pomonote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomoSensePomonote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuya KumakuraSyunya Saruwatari

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PomoSense

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

Pomonote

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is PomoSense free?
PomoSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomonote free?
Pomonote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PomoSense or Pomonote have ads?
Pomonote shows ads; PomoSense does not.
Which is updated more often, PomoSense or Pomonote?
PomoSense ships an update every 2 months, and Pomonote every 5 days. Most recently, PomoSense was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pomonote on November 6, 2026.

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