PomoKing vs Unchain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PomoKing
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PomoKing turns scattered intent into deep, structured execution. Whether you are a developer logging billable hours, a student tackling exam prep, or a neurodivergent mind fighting executive dysfunction and task paralysisβPomoKing bridges the gap between wanting to focus and actually doing the work. By combining structured time-blocking with high-visibility data tracking, PomoKing doesnβt just time your sessionsβit visually maps your consistency over time. WHY POMOKING WORKS FOR ADHD & DEEP WORK: Defeat Task Paralysis: Break daunting projects into bite-sized, manageable intervals. Hit start, let the friction melt away, and enter a state of flow. Color-Coded Time Blocking: Stop tracking blindly. Categorize your life, work, and studies with distinct visual tags (e.g., Coding, Math, Reading, Side Project) to see exactly where your mental energy goes. The Consistency Grid: Inspired by the GitHub contribution map, your main dashboard features an interactive productivity heatmap. Watch your grid light up as you build an unbroken streak of daily focus. Productivity Analytics: No complicated graphs. Get clear, actionable scores and insights into your peak focus hours, category breakdown, and historical trends. CORE FEATURES FOR HIGHEST EFFICIENCY: Clean, Frictionless Timer: A minimalist countdown designed to keep your eyes on your work, not the clock. Custom Tags & Labels: Tailor your tracking to your exact workflow, major, or freelance client list. Streaks & History: Track your daily momentum and hold yourself accountable without overwhelming pressure. Privacy-First: Your data belongs to you. No tracking, no data selling, just pure productivity. PERFECT FOR: Students & Academics: Master exam prep, time-box homework, and boost your GPA without burning out. Freelancers & Creatives: Log uninterrupted deep work blocks and easily visualize your weekly output. The ADHD Mind: A high-reward, low-friction external structure that gamifies focus and visually celebrates your consistency. Stop scrolling, stop procrastinating, and claim your deep work throne. Download PomoKing today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pomoking.app/privacy_policy.html
Unchain
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Unchain helps you spend less time on distracting apps and more time on what matters. Start a focus session in seconds, choose the apps or categories you want to block, and let Unchain keep the session simple. * No complicated setup. No social feed. No clutter. Use Unchain to: - Block distracting apps during focus time - Start quick manual focus sessions - Schedule recurring app blocks for routines - Review your focus history and progress - Build better phone habits without overthinking it Unchain is designed to feel lightweight, direct, and affordable. It gives you the core tools you need to reduce distractions without turning focus into another complicated system. For stronger control, Unchain Pro unlocks advanced blocking modes and more flexible recurring schedules. Take back your attention, one session at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://unchain.ainxstudio.com/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Unchain at every 4 days against PomoKing's every 9 days. PomoKing's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. PomoKing sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Unchain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PomoKing ships an update every 9 days, Unchain every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PomoKing | Unchain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grzegorz Slusarski | AinX Inc. |
In-app purchases
PomoKing
- Pomoking Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
- Pomoking Pro Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
- Pomoking Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
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- Pomoking Annual Pro$5.991 Year
- Pomoking Pro Annual Plan$11.991 Year
- Pomoking Pro Annual$23.991 Year
- Pomoking Lifetime Pro$14.99
- Pomoking Pro Lifetime Plan$29.99
- Pomoking Pro Lifetime$59.99
Unchain
- Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
- Annual Pro$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$39.99









