Aro vs Chagok
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aro
This app uses the Pomodoro technique to help you focus on tasks. It offers calming environments and customizable timers to create a ritual for deep work. Track your progress and build streaks without guilt.
- Customizable Pomodoro timers
- Calming focus spaces
- Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
- Session organization with intentions and tags
- Progress tracking and streaks
- Adaptive Pomodoro
- Ad-free experience with Pro
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Aro turns the Pomodoro method into a calm ritual for beginning what matters. Choose one intention, enter a beautiful focus space, and let Aro carry the rhythm. No clutter, no pressure—just a clear place to start and an honest record of the time you gave. FOCUS THAT FEELS DIFFERENT • Name the one thing that matters now • Work with a classic 25/5 Pomodoro or shape your own rhythm • Preview every space before beginning • Pair atmosphere, sound and timing into a repeatable ritual • Keep the timer visible with Live Activities and Dynamic Island • Organize sessions with intentions and tags • See daily progress, patterns and streaks without guilt BEAUTIFUL SPACES FOR REAL WORK Move between quiet mornings, deep-work studios and late-night atmospheres. Each space is designed to reduce friction and make returning to focus feel familiar. ARO PRO Unlock the complete ritual system: • The full collection of premium focus spaces • Smart rituals that prepare your room on the days and times you choose • Mix two soundscapes with independent volume controls • Adaptive Pomodoro that learns from sessions on your device • A private weekly coach with patterns and recommendations • Unlimited rituals, backgrounds and advanced personalization • A completely ad-free experience Your existing FocusRooms sessions and Pro access remain with you when you update to Aro. Privacy policy: https://aro.manurivas.dev/privacy/ Support: https://aro.manurivas.dev/support/
Chagok
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Chagok is a hand-drawn focus timer that turns focused time into little buildings and a village. Choose a 10-, 30-, or 60-minute timer or free mode. Pause and resume whenever needed. All buildings are free. Explore completed sessions and your monthly village. Set personal goals, track progress, choose background sounds, and personalize your font settings. No account, ads, or in-app purchases. Records and goals are stored on your device and may not be restored after uninstalling or changing devices. Countdown alerts depend on notification permissions and device settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chagok at none against Aro's 3. Chagok also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Aro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Chagok asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Aro | Chagok |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Manuel Jose Rivas Farinas | HyunJun Yoon |
In-app purchases
Aro
- Focus Rooms Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Focus Rooms Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Focus Rooms PRO Lifetime$39.99
Chagok
No in-app purchases
