Focus Grove vs Pomo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Grove
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Focus Grove is a calm focus timer for study and deep work. Every session earns XP that grows your own cozy desk grove β plants, stationery and decor that unlock as you make real progress. No accounts. No signups. Your sessions, XP and stats stay on your iPhone. FOCUS YOUR WAY β’ 15, 25, 50 and 90-minute sessions β or Flow, an open-ended timer that counts up until you finish β’ Deep Work, Study Session and Quick Task modes β’ Tag each session (Maths, Coding, Readingβ¦) to see where your focus goes β’ Automatic short and long break prompts β’ Sessions keep their time even if the app is closed ALWAYS IN VIEW β’ Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while you focus β’ Home Screen widgets for your streak, today's focus and the next desk unlock β’ Lock Screen widgets for a quick glance GROW YOUR DESK GROVE β’ Earn XP for every completed session β’ Unlock 24 collectible desk items, from a mini cactus to a zen garden β’ Desk themes: 1 free, 3 with Pro β’ No leaderboards, no punishments, no spammy notifications SEE YOUR PROGRESS β’ Daily streaks and total focus time β’ Weekly charts and a yearly heatmap β’ Focus time by tag, this week and all time β’ Share a card of your streak and desk with friends PRIVATE AND YOURS β’ Works offline, even in airplane mode β’ All data is stored on your device; back it up to Files or iCloud Drive and restore it on a new phone β’ The free version shows occasional ads from Google AdMob. You choose your ad privacy settings, and Pro removes ads completely. FOCUS GROVE PRO β PAY ONCE Try Pro free, then unlock it with a single one-time purchase. No subscription. β’ 2-hour preset and custom timers up to 3 hours β’ Ambient sounds: rain, forest, ocean, river, fire and cafΓ© β’ 3 extra desk themes β’ No ads Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pomo
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Reclaim your attention, structure your day, and actively see your productivity grow. Pomodo isnβt just another timer app, it is your comprehensive, all-in-one productivity ecosystem. By blending the scientifically proven Pomodoro technique with robust task management and visual time-blocking, Pomodo helps you eliminate digital distractions and hit your daily goals. Whether you are a developer needing deep work, a student facing executive dysfunction, or a professional juggling a dozen projects, Pomodo is designed to keep you in the flow state. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pomo at none against Focus Grove's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Focus Grove sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pomo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Focus Grove | Pomo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swaminathan L | Samu Juhani Kaarlela |
In-app purchases
Focus Grove
- Focus Grove Pro$1.99
Pomo
- Pomodo Premium$8.991 Month
- Pomodo Premium Yearly$69.991 Year
- Pomodo Premium$129.99









