Rymo vs Pomo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rymo
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Rymo is your intelligent productivity and focus timer that helps you work with concentration, reduce stress, and structure your day clearly—with AI-powered plans, dynamic focus cycles, and live activities. Whether you're studying, working, or working on a creative project: Rymo gets you in the flow. Why Rymo? Many productivity apps are complicated. Others are too simple. Rymo combines the best of both worlds: - The clarity of a minimalist focus timer - The intelligence of an AI planner - Motivation through visible progress Intelligent focus & break cycles Work in dynamic Pomodoro sessions that adapt to your rhythm: - Flexible work & break lengths - Gentle reminders instead of stress - Optional audio & haptic feedback - Stay focused longer – without burning out. AI planner for your day Create in seconds: - Daily or weekly plans - Focus sessions tailored to your tasks - Realistic time blocks instead of overload - Rymo thinks for you – you work with focus. Live activities & widgets Keep track of your progress at all times: - Live timer on lock screen & standby - Interactive widgets for iPhone & Apple Watch - Always know how far you've come – without distraction Statistics & Insights Understand how you work: - Overview of completed sessions - Identify focus trends & habits - Visualize your successes and increase motivation Gentle motivation instead of harsh alarms Rymo uses: - Subtle sounds - Haptic feedback - Intelligent reminders - So you can stay in the flow – not be torn out of it. Ideal for: - Focus timer & Pomodoro fans - Students & knowledge workers - Creatives & developers - Anyone who wants less distraction & more clarity Rymo helps you: - Work with greater focus - Achieve more in less time - Reduce stress - Build routines that work - Less chaos. More flow. Rymo Pro: - AI planner - App blocker - Calendar sync Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.rytmo-app.com/privacy
Pomo
This app helps users overcome procrastination by breaking tasks into focused work sessions and short breaks. It offers distraction blocking, streak tracking, and achievements, with accessibility features for all users. Native iOS integrations provide timer visibility on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.
- Focused work sessions with breaks
- Distraction blocking
- Streak tracking
- Achievements
- Customizable session lengths
- VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support
- Lock Screen and Dynamic Island timer
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Pomo helps you start. That's the hardest part. No onboarding. No account. No endless settings. Just open and go. Built for ADHD brains and anyone who struggles to begin — Pomo breaks work into focused sessions with short breaks. Simple rhythm that actually sticks. FOCUS, BREAK, REPEAT Work in sessions. Rest between them. No thinking required. BLOCK DISTRACTIONS Pick the apps that pull you away. During a session, they stay silent. YOUR STREAK, YOUR RULES See how many days you've worked. Weekends don't break it. SMALL WINS ALONG THE WAY Unlock achievements as you go. PACE IT YOUR WAY 25 minutes or 52. Short breaks or long. Your rhythm. NO SETUP NEEDED No account. No sign-up. Open and start. ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE If you're blind or low-vision, Pomo works with VoiceOver — the timer, controls, and progress are read aloud. If you use larger text on iPhone, Pomo follows your settings (Dynamic Type). If you have low contrast sensitivity, all screens meet WCAG AA standards. WORKS WITH NATIVE iOS TECHNOLOGIES See the timer on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island — you don't have to open the app to check how much time is left. Pomo also supports Siri. Terms of Use: https://getpomo.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://getpomo.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomo at every 5 days against Rymo's every 2 weeks. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Rymo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Pomo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rymo ships an update every 2 weeks, Pomo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rymo | Pomo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Diyar Dirik | YURY RYZHANKOU |
In-app purchases
Rymo
- Monthly plan$6.991 Month
- Yearly plan7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Yearly plan1 Month trial$34.991 Year
Pomo
- Pomo Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pomo Premium Yearly$7.991 Year
- Pomo Lifetime Access$15.99









