Comparison

Pomo vs PurePomo

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
Read full description

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

PurePomo

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PurePomo is a minimalist Pomodoro timer designed for deep focus. Features - Pomodoro focus and break cycles - Auto-start for the next session - Vibration patterns and notification sounds - Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly statistics — focus time, completed sessions, peak time, best records - Dark mode - Background notifications Remove ads with a one-time purchase. No account required.

Screenshots

Pomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PurePomo at 15.0 against Pomo's 17.0. On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 PurePomo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pomo versus PurePomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomoPurePomo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYURY RYZHANKOUEF lab.

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
1 purchases

PurePomo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Pomo free?
Pomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PurePomo free?
PurePomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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