Mofu vs Dotu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mofu
This app uses a gentle approach to help you build focus habits. It features cute companions and a calming atmosphere to make study or work sessions more enjoyable and productive. Track your progress visually and customize your focus sessions to fit your needs.
- Cross-device focus timer (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
- Widgets, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island integration
- Visual progress tracking with growing 'pasture'
- Companion pets to accompany focus sessions
- Multiple focus modes (Normal, Strict, Whitelist, Flow)
- Ambient sounds for a calming atmosphere
- Detailed session history and statistics
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Mofu is a cozy Pomodoro focus timer for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. One Mofu Pro unlock works across all your devices, so you can focus with the same gentle companion wherever you study or work. Widgets, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island keep your focus visible outside the app. Check today, weekly, and monthly progress from widgets, follow an active timer on the Lock Screen, and glance at Dynamic Island on supported iPhone models. Start a focus session, stay with your pet, and turn every completed block of time into visible progress in your pasture. Mofu is designed for people who want to build better focus habits without pressure. Instead of filling your day with guilt, streak anxiety, or complicated task systems, Mofu gives you a calm timer, a cute companion, and a soft reason to come back. Why people love Mofu: - Focus across iPhone, iPad, and Mac Begin a Pomodoro session on the device that fits your moment. Mofu is built for focused time at your desk, on the sofa, or on the go. - One unlock for every device Mofu Pro supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac, so your premium focus setup can follow you across your Apple devices. - Widgets, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island Keep your focus progress visible without opening the app. Add widgets for quick progress checks and follow active sessions from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. - Grow your focus pasture Each completed session adds to your progress. As your focus count grows, your pets can level up with new visual stages, making your effort feel more alive over time. - Focus with a cute companion Choose your pet, set your timer, pick a tag, and begin. Your companion stays with you through every session and makes focus feel a little less lonely. - Choose the focus style that fits you Normal Mode for flexible sessions Strict Mode for stronger discipline Whitelist Mode to help reduce distractions Flow Mode for open-ended focus - Create a calming atmosphere Play ambient sounds while you study or work and make your focus sessions feel more peaceful. - Look back on your progress View your session history, revisit past focus moments, and see how your time grows across days, weeks, months, and years. Mofu is useful for studying, reading, deep work, exam prep, creative flow, and daily habit building. It helps you protect attention in a way that feels warm, simple, and easy to return to. Mofu Pro Mofu offers optional premium features through auto-renewable subscriptions and a lifetime purchase. Pro features include: - Additional companion pets - Additional widgets - Premium ambient sounds - Advanced statistics - Full timeline access - Custom focus tags - Strict Mode - Whitelist Mode Subscription information: - Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T2Nl5WOAdsl7JW-0Opf9xk5877KEBFiylG_pY5qtHuI/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-C0SuhCIz3JrOPR71KiTo4HOlsmi2-lCJ5fGtCuFqEE/edit?usp=sharing Contact: lsysun1@gmail.com
Dotu
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FocusTimer helps you build focus habits through scene-based timing and gamification. KEY FEATURES: • Scene Cards - Pre-set focus durations for different tasks (no decision fatigue) • Streak System - Track your daily focus streaks with loss aversion psychology • Random Rewards - Variable reinforcement keeps you motivated • Weekly Heatmap - Visual progress tracking at a glance • Badge System - Gamify your habit formation • Ambient Sounds - Free commercial white noise for deep focus HOW IT WORKS: 1. Pick a scene card that matches your task 2. Timer starts automatically with the optimal duration 3. Complete sessions to build your streak 4. Earn badges and unlock rewards Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone building better focus habits. No login required. No ads. One-time unlock for pro features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dotu at none against Mofu's 3. Dotu also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Mofu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Dotu asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Mofu | Dotu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Songyu Li | 飞 雍 |
In-app purchases
Mofu
- Tomo Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Tomo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Tomo Pro Lifetime$9.99
Dotu
No in-app purchases





