Comparison

Focus Wave vs Pomopolis

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

Head to head
About

Focus Wave

Features
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Master your time with Focus Wave! Focus Wave is a minimalist and elegant focus timer designed to help you stay productive and achieve your goals. Whether you are studying, working, or simply want to focus on a task, Focus Wave provides the perfect atmosphere. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Customizable Timer: Choose from preset modes (15, 25, 45 minutes) or set your own flow. β€’ Immersive Themes: Transform your environment with high-quality backgrounds like Forest, Ocean, Space, Cafe, and more. β€’ Ambient Sounds: Each theme comes with its own relaxing sound (Rain, Fire crackling, White noise) to block out distractions. β€’ Minimalist Design: A distraction-free interface that looks great on both iPhone and iPad. β€’ Background Support: The timer keeps running even when you switch apps. Stop procrastinating and start focusing today with Focus Wave.

About

Pomopolis

Features
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Pomopolis combines a powerful focus timer with posture tracking and a city-building experience to help you stay productive every day. Stay focused, complete sessions, improve your posture with supported AirPods, and challenge your friends. FEATURES β€’ Pomodoro Focus Timer Stay focused using fully customizable work and break sessions. β€’ Build Your City Every completed focus session earns rewards to build and expand your unique isometric city. β€’ AirPods Posture Tracking Protect your back with real-time posture reminders while wearing supported AirPods. β€’ Block Distractions Restrict access to distracting apps and maintain deep focus. β€’ Productivity Statistics Track your focus duration, daily streaks, and long-term progress with intuitive charts. β€’ Daily Quests Complete daily challenges, earn bonus rewards, and level up your city. β€’ Leaderboards Compete with friends, climb the global rankings, and stay motivated. β€’ Live Activities & Dynamic Island Follow your active focus timer directly from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Whether you're studying, working, or building better habits, Pomopolis helps you beat procrastination and stay productive every day! Free Trial & Subscription β€’ Start with a free trial. β€’ An active subscription is required after the trial period. β€’ Manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://pomopolis.com/#/en/terms

Screenshots

Focus Wave4 screens
Pomopolis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Wave at none against Pomopolis's 2. Focus Wave also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Pomopolis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Focus Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Focus Wave versus Pomopolis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus WavePomopolis
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLutfi Burak ATMACAkursat eren Uzun

In-app purchases

None

Focus Wave

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomopolis

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Wave free?
Focus Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomopolis free?
Pomopolis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Wave or Pomopolis have ads?
Neither Focus Wave nor Pomopolis shows ads.

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