Focus Dive vs Pomonote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Dive
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Your brain already knows how to dive deep. Focus Dive just helps you aim it. Stay longer. Go deeper. Collect what you find. - Depth-based focus timer - Ocean treasures as rewards - Built for brains that work differently - Gentle insights, no pressure For hyperfocusers, ADHD minds, and anyone who's tired of fighting their own brain. Dive in.
Pomonote
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Pomonote is a simple Pomodoro timer with a signature sky-blue gradient. Build a rhythm of focus and breaks, and let it track your daily progress automatically. Features - Auto-switching focus / break / long break timer (adjustable by the minute) - Completed pomodoros are logged per day - review them in the calendar and statistics - See the remaining time on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (Live Activities) - iCloud sync: share your records between iPhone and iPad - 30 notification sounds - tap to preview before choosing - Siri & Shortcuts: just say "Start a pomodoro in Pomonote" - Watch one short video to hide ads for the rest of the day - One-time purchase to remove ads forever Pomonote keeps things simple: open the app, press start, and focus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Dive at none against Pomonote's 1. Focus Dive also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pomonote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Pomonote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus Dive asks for nothing beyond the download.
Focus Dive ships an update every 11 days, Pomonote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Dive | Pomonote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seung Ah Shin | Syunya Saruwatari |
In-app purchases
Focus Dive
No in-app purchases
Pomonote
- Remove Ads$5.99
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