Comparison

FocusBlocks vs Pomica

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

Head to head
About

FocusBlocks

Features
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Can't focus on studying or work? FocusBlocks combines the Pomodoro Technique with time blocking in one beautiful focus timer. See exactly when, what, and how long you focused — turning aimless days into productive ones. --- Solves Real Problems --- ・Hard to focus despite trying to study ・End of day feels lost: "What did I even do today?" ・Working from home but losing focus ・Can't find a study rhythm for exams ・Too many tasks, don't know where to start --- Key Features --- ■ Pomodoro Timer 25 minutes of focus, 5-minute break, repeat. Scientifically proven productivity boost. Fully customizable focus, break, and long break durations. ■ Time Blocking Plan your day with focus blocks on a timeline — morning reading, work sessions, afternoon study. Drag to adjust easily. ■ Visual Timeline A beautiful timeline shows your entire day at a glance. See what you should be doing right now. ■ Live Activities Timer displayed on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Check remaining time without opening the app. ■ Home & Lock Screen Widgets Display today's plan on your home screen. ■ Weekly Statistics Visualize focus time, session count, and completion rate with charts. ■ Routine Templates Save and reuse configurations like "Morning Routine," "Work Mode," or "Exam Prep." ■ Interruption Logging Record what broke your focus — phone calls, social media, colleagues. Build deeper focus through weekly review. --- Perfect For --- ・Students preparing for exams or learning a new skill ・Remote workers struggling to stay focused at home ・Morning routine or evening routine builders ・Freelancers managing their own time ・People with ADHD seeking focus structure ・Anyone fighting smartphone distractions --- More --- ・Full dark mode support ・16 languages supported ・Privacy first: all data stored on your device only --------------------------------- Sage Apps Series A collection of iOS utility apps designed for simplicity and ease of use. Unified design to make your day a little better. >> Search "Sage Apps" on the App Store for more ---------------------------------

About

Pomica

Features
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Pomica is a customizable Pomodoro timer that lets you focus with your favorite images, colors, and number fonts. Choose a photo or illustration, crop it into a square, and turn it into your own timer design. The live number timer runs separately from the image, keeping time clear while preserving your chosen look. MAKE IT YOURS • Create an original timer with any image • Crop images inside the app • Choose a number font • Change timer colors and designs • Save your designs for quick access STAY FOCUSED • Set work and break durations • Manage tasks from the timer screen • Automatically record work and break time • Add long breaks where you need them • Turn countdown sounds on or off Build a timer that fits your style and make daily focus easier to continue. Some features require an in-app purchase.

Screenshots

FocusBlocks4 screens
Pomica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusBlocks at none against Pomica's 1. Pomica's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pomica sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FocusBlocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusBlocks ships an update every 2 months, Pomica weekly. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FocusBlocks versus Pomica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusBlocksPomica
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusuke TakeuchiSota Ninomiya

In-app purchases

None

FocusBlocks

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pomica

One-time1
  • PomoRoom PRO$4.99

Questions

Is FocusBlocks free?
FocusBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomica free?
Pomica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusBlocks or Pomica have ads?
Both FocusBlocks and Pomica show ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusBlocks or Pomica?
FocusBlocks ships an update every 2 months, and Pomica weekly. Most recently, FocusBlocks was updated on September 17, 2026 and Pomica on September 17, 2026.

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