Comparison

NoiseCut vs Pomo

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

Head to head
About

NoiseCut

Features
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NoiseCut Cut the Noise. Keep the Signal. We save way more than we read. Articles, newsletters, Reddit posts, tweets… they pile up in the infamous Bookmarks Graveyard, forgotten forever. NoiseCut changes that. It turns everything you save into short, AI-powered audio Signals — perfect bite-sized summaries you can listen to during commutes, walks, workouts, or any screen-free moment. Stay informed without the overload. Reclaim your time. How it works: 1) Save anything — articles, links, newsletters, posts from anywhere (browser, share sheet, email). 2) Get your Signal — NoiseCut distills saved content into concise audio summaries. 3) Listen whenever — Generate daily, weekly, or on-demand Signals. You stay in full control: • Choose exactly what goes into your Signals • Set custom schedules (daily digest, weekly roundup, manual) • Pick your favorite voice for natural playback • Unlimited saves + AI summaries included The internet is loud. Your time isn’t. Turn noise into signal — finally consume what you save. ---- Subscription Information: NoiseCut requires an active subscription to access its features. The subscription includes: • Unlimited saved content • AI-generated summaries • Daily/weekly/on-demand audio Signals • Voice selection Available plans: • Monthly subscription (auto-renewable). • Annual auto-renewable subscription (best value) • 7-day free trial (full access — no commitment) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://noisecut.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://noisecut.app/privacy-policy

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

NoiseCut4 screens
Pomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

NoiseCut and Pomo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. NoiseCut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoiseCut ships an update weekly, Pomo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NoiseCut versus Pomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoiseCutPomo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImperfectly Human SLYURY RYZHANKOU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NoiseCut

Subscriptions2
  • NoiseCut Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • NoiseCut Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
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 NoiseCut free?
NoiseCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomo free?
Pomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoiseCut or Pomo have ads?
Neither NoiseCut nor Pomo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoiseCut or Pomo?
NoiseCut ships an update weekly, and Pomo every 5 days. Most recently, NoiseCut was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pomo on October 11, 2026.

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