Comparison

Podo vs Focus Grove

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

Head to head
About

Podo

Features
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Stay focused and productive with Podo β€” your Pomodoro timer with smart hydration & stretch reminders. Podo is a clean and distraction-free Pomodoro timer designed to help you stay focused, avoid burnout, and maintain healthier work habits. Whether you're studying, working remotely, or finishing personal tasks, Podo keeps you on track with smart reminders and progress insights. Key Features: β€’ Pomodoro Focus Timer: Work in clean, distraction-free sessions for maximum productivity. β€’ Hydration & Stretch Reminders: Stay healthy with timely nudges to drink water and move your body. β€’ Daily & Weekly Analytics: Track your focus, monitor progress, and optimize your routines. β€’ Customizable: Adjust timer durations, sounds, and notifications to fit your workflow. For Work, Study, & Personal Tasks: Build a consistent focus routine without burnout. Why Podo? β€’ Boost your focus and concentration with structured Pomodoro sessions. β€’ Prevent fatigue and maintain energy with gentle reminders to hydrate and stretch. β€’ Gain insight into your productivity habits with daily analytics. β€’ Simple, minimalistic UI designed for stress-free use. Start working smarter β€” not harder. Take control of your focus, stay healthy, and make every minute count. Download Podo today and transform your work and study routine! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus Grove

Features
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Struggling to stay focused without turning your phone into another distraction? Focus Grove is a calm, offline-first focus timer and Pomodoro-style study timer that turns your work sessions into a growing desk grove β€” unlocking one new item with every completed session. Most productivity apps feel noisy, demand accounts and subscriptions, or collect more data than you’re comfortable sharing. If you just want a simple, reliable focus app that rewards consistency, tracks your streaks, and respects your privacy, the existing options can feel bloated or intrusive. Features β€’ Flexible focus timers – Use 15, 25, 50, or 90-minute presets for study sessions, revision sprints, or deep work blocks. β€’ XP-based progression – Earn XP for every completed session and unlock 24 unique desk items, from plants to stationery and decor, plus multiple visual themes. β€’ Motivating stats – Track streaks, total focus time, weekly charts, and a yearly heatmap designed to support long-term habit building. β€’ Widgets and reliable notifications – Start a productivity session from your Home Screen and receive consistent session-end alerts, even when the app runs in the background. Focus Grove uses light, satisfying gamification that supports your focus instead of overwhelming it. Every successful session unlocks exactly one new item or theme with a small confetti moment, gradually transforming your desk into a visual record of your deep work. There are no leaderboards, no complicated currencies, and no pressure β€” just a distraction-free environment that gently encourages you to return, build momentum, and watch your workspace evolve over time. All your data β€” sessions, XP, unlocks, streaks, and stats β€” stays entirely on your device. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no third-party tracking. Focus Grove works the same in airplane mode as it does online, making it ideal for students, remote workers, and anyone who values privacy-first productivity tools. Focus Grove is free to start with core timers, XP progression, and statistics. Upgrade once to Focus Grove Pro to unlock: β€’ Custom timers beyond 120 minutes for extended deep work β€’ Ambient sounds to support concentration without switching apps β€’ Additional themes and widgets for personalization β€’ An ad-free experience for uninterrupted focus The Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase β€” no subscriptions β€” built for people who want a long-term focus companion without ongoing fees. Whether you’re preparing for exams, building a side project, or strengthening a daily focus habit, Focus Grove gives you a calm space to show up, concentrate, and see your progress grow. Start a session today and watch your desk grove come to life, one focused block at a time.

Screenshots

Podo4 screens
Focus Grove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Podo at none against Focus Grove's shown. Podo also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Podo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Focus Grove sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Podo versus Focus Grove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodoFocus Grove
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArdyansyah .Swaminathan L

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Podo

Subscriptions2
  • Podo Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Podo Yearly Premium$6.991 Year
1 purchases

Focus Grove

One-time1
  • Focus Grove Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Podo free?
Podo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Grove free?
Focus Grove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Podo or Focus Grove have ads?
Focus Grove shows ads; Podo does not.

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