Focus Grove vs Pomo

Struggling to stay focused without turning your phone into another distraction? Focus Grove is a calm, offline-first focus timer and Pomodoro-style study timer that turns your work sessions into a growing desk grove — unlocking one new item with every completed session. Most productivity apps feel noisy, demand accounts and subscriptions, or collect more data than you’re comfortable sharing. If you just want a simple, reliable focus app that rewards consistency, tracks your streaks, and respects your privacy, the existing options can feel bloated or intrusive. Features • Flexible focus timers – Use 15, 25, 50, or 90-minute presets for study sessions, revision sprints, or deep work blocks. • XP-based progression – Earn XP for every completed session and unlock 24 unique desk items, from plants to stationery and decor, plus multiple visual themes. • Motivating stats – Track streaks, total focus time, weekly charts, and a yearly heatmap designed to support long-term habit building. • Widgets and reliable notifications – Start a productivity session from your Home Screen and receive consistent session-end alerts, even when the app runs in the background. Focus Grove uses light, satisfying gamification that supports your focus instead of overwhelming it. Every successful session unlocks exactly one new item or theme with a small confetti moment, gradually transforming your desk into a visual record of your deep work. There are no leaderboards, no complicated currencies, and no pressure — just a distraction-free environment that gently encourages you to return, build momentum, and watch your workspace evolve over time. All your data — sessions, XP, unlocks, streaks, and stats — stays entirely on your device. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no third-party tracking. Focus Grove works the same in airplane mode as it does online, making it ideal for students, remote workers, and anyone who values privacy-first productivity tools. Focus Grove is free to start with core timers, XP progression, and statistics. Upgrade once to Focus Grove Pro to unlock: • Custom timers beyond 120 minutes for extended deep work • Ambient sounds to support concentration without switching apps • Additional themes and widgets for personalization • An ad-free experience for uninterrupted focus The Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase — no subscriptions — built for people who want a long-term focus companion without ongoing fees. Whether you’re preparing for exams, building a side project, or strengthening a daily focus habit, Focus Grove gives you a calm space to show up, concentrate, and see your progress grow. Start a session today and watch your desk grove come to life, one focused block at a time.

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/