Comparison

Pomo vs Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow

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

Head to head
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/

About

Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow

Features
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FocusFlow is a calm Pomodoro timer for iPhone and iPad—built to help you start fast, stay oriented, and see progress without clutter. SMART FOCUS SESSIONS • Focus, short break, and long break with durations you control • Optional auto-start between phases, with a cancelable countdown so you stay in control • End-of-phase notifications so you never miss the next step SEE PROGRESS CLEARLY • Insights with summary cards, weekly chart, categories, and a 14-day timeline • Filter the timeline to completed sessions when you want a cleaner view • Daily and weekly goals with streaks to build consistency LOCK SCREEN & HOME SCREEN • Live Activities for your session on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets for today, streak, week minutes, and timer status ORGANIZE YOUR TIME • Categories for focus sessions • Routines with presets and custom flows GO FURTHER WITH FOCUSFLOW PRO • iCloud sync for sessions and categories across devices (when enabled) • CSV export of your session history • Premium timer visual styles PRIVACY & DATA • FocusFlow is designed to keep your productivity data useful to you first. • See our Privacy Policy for details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y4Mhhyeza2RJlpv2dAGQ2yM7A4Lisr6Y8B_jnYcvg-c/edit?usp=shari SUPPORT • Questions or feedback: akankobatengr@gmail.com •⁠ ⁠Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ •⁠ ⁠Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y4Mhhyeza2RJlpv2dAGQ2yM7A4Lisr6Y8B_jnYcvg-c/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Pomo4 screens
Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pomo and Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Pomo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pomo versus Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomoPomodoro Timer · FocusFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYURY RYZHANKOURUEBEN ANSOLIWEN AKANKOBATENG

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
3 purchases

Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow

Subscriptions2
  • All access monthly$2.991 Month
  • All access yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • All access Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Pomo free?
Pomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow free?
Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomo or Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow have ads?
Neither Pomo nor Pomodoro Timer · FocusFlow shows ads.

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