Comparison

GoalScroll vs Pomo

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

Head to head
About

GoalScroll

Features
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GoalScroll: Earn Your Scroll Time Stop Mindless Scrolling. Start Mindful Living. Do you find yourself opening social media apps without even thinking? 5 to 6 hours—that’s the average time you’ll spend looking at your phone today, often without realizing it. It’s time to flip the script. GoalScroll is the first focus app that turns your screen time into a reward for your personal growth. Instead of just blocking apps, GoalScroll asks you to complete a small step first, cosntantly making progress towards your goals. Want 15 minutes of Instagram? Do 10 pushups or or read for 5 minutes first. HOW IT WORKS: THE "PROVE IT" SYSTEM Unlike other apps that you can easily bypass, GoalScroll uses Apple’s ScreenTime API to hold you accountable: Your distractions: Pick the apps that prevent you from achieving. Define a Microhabit: Set a small, achievable goal (Read 5 pages, Drink a glass of water, Do 10 squats). Show Your Proof: Complete the habit and show your proof either on camera, screenshot r reflection. Earn Your Scroll: Only then are apps unlocked, giving you a timed window of focused, guilt-free browsing. FEATURES #1 and only Goal-Based App Blocker: Instantly block distracting apps and only unlock them through positive actions. Anti Cheat: Several proof methods, you can’t cheat your way to a scroll. Microhabit Library: Not sure where to start? Get help choosing how to break your big dreams down. Progress Analytics: Track your weekly success, how many hours you’ve "earned" vs. how many habits you’ve built. Watch your productivity score climb. ADHD-Friendly Design: Simple, high-contrast UI with clear visual triggers and "Bouncing Dots" feedback to keep you engaged without being overwhelmed. Smart Reminders: Get nudges when you’re nearing a scroll limit or when it’s time to hit a micro-goal. BENEFITS Reclaim 4+ Hours a Day: Turn "doom-scrolling" time into "doing" time. Build Lasting Habits: Use the dopamine hit of daily progress to "gamify" your actual life goals. Reduce Digital Anxiety: No more guilt. When you scroll, you know you’ve earned it. Improve Mental Wellness: Break the loop of mindless consumption with mindful pauses and habit reflection. PRIVATE & SAFE We value your privacy. GoalScroll uses Apple's official Screen Time API to monitor and block apps. Your personal browsing data never leaves your device, and our AI verification is designed with security at its core. Download GoalScroll today and start changing your life.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

GoalScroll3 screens
Pomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoalScroll at none against Pomo's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Pomo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GoalScroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GoalScroll versus Pomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoalScrollPomo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuham AdefilaYURY RYZHANKOU

In-app purchases

None

GoalScroll

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomo

Subscriptions2
  • Pomo Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pomo Premium Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pomo Lifetime Access$15.99

Questions

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

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