Podo vs Focus Grove
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Podo
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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/
Focus Grove
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Focus Grove is a calm focus timer for study and deep work. Every session earns XP that grows your own cozy desk grove β plants, stationery and decor that unlock as you make real progress. No accounts. No signups. Your sessions, XP and stats stay on your iPhone. FOCUS YOUR WAY β’ 15, 25, 50 and 90-minute sessions β or Flow, an open-ended timer that counts up until you finish β’ Deep Work, Study Session and Quick Task modes β’ Tag each session (Maths, Coding, Readingβ¦) to see where your focus goes β’ Automatic short and long break prompts β’ Sessions keep their time even if the app is closed ALWAYS IN VIEW β’ Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while you focus β’ Home Screen widgets for your streak, today's focus and the next desk unlock β’ Lock Screen widgets for a quick glance GROW YOUR DESK GROVE β’ Earn XP for every completed session β’ Unlock 24 collectible desk items, from a mini cactus to a zen garden β’ Desk themes: 1 free, 3 with Pro β’ No leaderboards, no punishments, no spammy notifications SEE YOUR PROGRESS β’ Daily streaks and total focus time β’ Weekly charts and a yearly heatmap β’ Focus time by tag, this week and all time β’ Share a card of your streak and desk with friends PRIVATE AND YOURS β’ Works offline, even in airplane mode β’ All data is stored on your device; back it up to Files or iCloud Drive and restore it on a new phone β’ The free version shows occasional ads from Google AdMob. You choose your ad privacy settings, and Pro removes ads completely. FOCUS GROVE PRO β PAY ONCE Try Pro free, then unlock it with a single one-time purchase. No subscription. β’ 2-hour preset and custom timers up to 3 hours β’ Ambient sounds: rain, forest, ocean, river, fire and cafΓ© β’ 3 extra desk themes β’ No ads Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Podo at none against Focus Grove's shown. Podo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and 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
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.
Podo ships an update weekly, Focus Grove every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Podo | Focus Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ardyansyah . | Swaminathan L |
In-app purchases
Podo
- Podo Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Podo Yearly Premium$6.991 Year
Focus Grove
- Focus Grove Pro$1.99









