Comparison

Driplet vs Pomo Pals

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

Head to head
About

Driplet

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Meet Driplet, the purely visual focus timer designed to help you enter a flow state without the anxiety of ticking clocks or distracting alerts. Whether you are studying in a quiet library, working in a shared office, or managing ADHD time blindness, Driplet transforms abstract time into a satisfying, fluid experience. Instead of watching numbers count down, watch as vibrant liquid droplets slowly fill your vessel, grounding your focus drop by drop. WHY DRIPLET? 100% Silent & Distraction-Free Driplet is designed to be a quiet companion. There are no ticking sounds, no jarring alarms, and no background noise to break your concentration. It is perfectly safe to use in classrooms, libraries, or late at night without disturbing others. Visual Anchoring for Time Blindness For neurodivergent minds, standard timers can feel stressful or abstract. Driplet turns time into a physical quantity. As the liquid level rises, you gain an intuitive sense of how much time has passed and how much is left, helping you stay on task naturally. Gamified Completion Turn productivity into a satisfying loop. Select your favorite character sticker to accompany you. When the vessel is full, your session is visually complete—giving you a hit of dopamine and a sense of accomplishment. CORE FEATURES (FREE): Liquid Mechanics: High-fidelity fluid simulation that fills up as you focus. Visual Progress: A clear, aesthetic representation of your Pomodoro or custom timer sessions. Tilt Control: Tilt your phone to interact with the liquid physics (works with gyroscope). Pause & Resume: Flexible control over your study sessions. Some features require a subscription or in-app purchase. DRIPLET PREMIUM: Unlock the full aesthetic experience and make your timer truly yours. Driplet Premium gives you access to: Custom Liquid Colors: Change the fluid from standard blue to Neon Slime, Molten Gold, Pink Lemonade, and more. Exclusive Backgrounds: Swap the default view for cozy, dark mode, or vibrant aesthetic backdrops to match your mood. Premium Characters & Stickers: Unlock a wide variety of cute and cool companions to sit atop your timer. PERFECT FOR: Students: Ideal for "Study with Me" sessions and quiet library use. ADHD & Autism: A sensory-friendly, non-stimulating way to track time. Terms of Use: https://driplet-web.vercel.app/en/terms

About

Pomo Pals

This app gamifies focus sessions by growing a virtual pet as you concentrate. Earn rewards, collect adorable companions, and build streaks to make studying or working more engaging. Pro features offer advanced planning and progress insights.

Highlights
  • Adjustable Pomodoro timer
  • Virtual pet growth and leveling
  • Collectible pets and accessories
  • Task and habit planning (Pro)
  • Progress tracking and insights (Pro)
  • Collaborative study rooms
  • Leaderboards
Features
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Pomo Pals turns focus into something you'll actually look forward to. Start a Pomodoro session, and as you concentrate, your cute pet grows right alongside you. Finish sessions to earn coins, level up, build streaks, and unlock a whole world of adorable collectible friends. Whether you're studying, working, or building better habits, Pomo Pals keeps you motivated with a gentle, rewarding loop - no pressure, just progress. FOCUS, GAMIFIED - Pomodoro timer with adjustable session, break, and round lengths - Earn coins, XP, and tokens every time you finish - Keep a daily streak alive and watch your pet level up COLLECT CUTE PETS - Pull capsules to discover 28 adorable friends - Unlock new colors and fun accessories - Choose your favorite to focus alongside PLAN YOUR DAY (Pro) - Tasks, habits, and timed reminders, all in one place - Build routines that actually stick SEE YOUR PROGRESS (Pro) - Trends, streaks, and the times of day you focus best - Personalized insights from your pet STUDY TOGETHER - Add friends by code - Focus live together in study rooms - Climb the weekly leaderboard and cheer each other on Download Pomo Pals and make focus feel good. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Pomo Pals Pro unlocks the full planner, deep insights, custom timer lengths, and an exclusive epic pet. - Monthly - $2.99/month - Yearly - $19.99/year - Lifetime - $29.99 (one-time) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://glimmer-lemongrass-6e3.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3818a62ba38280fdbd6ee9fbef4197c6 Terms of Use: https://glimmer-lemongrass-6e3.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-3818a62ba3828022a3c8f69c00c80186

Screenshots

Driplet4 screens
Pomo Pals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pomo Pals at Free against Driplet's $1.99. Pomo Pals also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Driplet's advantage is chart position (#181 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Pomo Pals is free to download; Driplet costs $1.99 up front. Driplet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pomo Pals sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Driplet ships an update every 11 days, Pomo Pals every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Driplet versus Pomo Pals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDripletPomo Pals
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUHAMMED MIRAC SENGONULSEUNG WOO BAEK

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Driplet

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$12.991 Year
8 purchases

Pomo Pals

Subscriptions2
  • Pomo Pals Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Pomo Pals Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • 200 Coins$1.99
  • 650 Coins$4.99
  • 1,600 Coins$9.99
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  • 3,700 Coins$19.99
  • Pomo Pals Pro (Lifetime)$39.99
  • 12,000 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Driplet free?
Driplet costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pomo Pals free?
Pomo Pals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Driplet or Pomo Pals have ads?
Neither Driplet nor Pomo Pals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Driplet or Pomo Pals?
Driplet ships an update every 11 days, and Pomo Pals every 3 weeks. Most recently, Driplet was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pomo Pals on October 18, 2026.

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