Comparison

Pomo vs Zen Focus

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

Zen Focus

Features
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Control your time and master your focus with ZenFocus! ZenFocus is a modern productivity and time management app that combines the proven Pomodoro technique with relaxing ambient sounds to help you achieve peak efficiency. Whether you are studying, coding, reading, or just trying to concentrate, ZenFocus provides the perfect digital environment. KEY FEATURES: Customizable Pomodoro Timer: Adjust focus, short break, and long break durations to perfectly match your natural workflow and rhythm. Ambient Sound Mixer: Rain, ocean waves, fireplace, cafe murmur or classical music... Mix and match high-quality nature sounds and music to craft your ultimate background soundscape. Detailed Statistics and Tracking: Track your daily and weekly focus times with detailed charts. Keep your motivation high with the "Streak" feature and build a lasting habit of productivity. Modern and Sleek Design: A completely distraction-free, fluid interface designed to keep you in the zone. Why ZenFocus? Because it is more than just a simple timer; it is your personal focus sanctuary. Mute your notifications, put on your headphones, select your perfect nature sound, and enter Deep Work mode immediately!

Screenshots

Pomo4 screens
Zen Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zen Focus at none against Pomo's 3. Zen Focus also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Pomo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Zen Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Pomo versus Zen Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomoZen Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYURY RYZHANKOUAhmet Kaya

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
None

Zen Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomo free?
Pomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zen Focus free?
Zen Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomo or Zen Focus have ads?
Zen Focus shows ads; Pomo does not.

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