Comparison

Noot vs Pomodoro by Elsa

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

Head to head
About

Noot

Features
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Starting is the hardest part. Noot makes it lighter. Noot is a focus companion for ADHD — a meme-speaking, cat-collecting focus timer. When you sit down to start, a companion sits beside you: a meme that gets the exact moment you're in, a calm "breathing" ring that times your session without scary countdown numbers, and lofi to settle into. No streaks. No scores. No guilt. You're not broken — you can do this. HOW IT WORKS - Pick a length: quick 15, a bit 25, or deep 50 minutes. - A no-number ring breathes so you can see it's running — no anxiety countdown. - A meme companion speaks at every moment: starting, a mid-session check-in, the give-up wobble (gently: that counted), the finish (celebration), and coming back after time away (no questions). - Lofi radio plays the whole way through. - As you focus, cats wander over. You build a collection of "cats you've met" — a bond that grows with focus time and never resets. MADE FOR THE WHOLE DAY - Home Screen widget + Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. - Apple Watch app. - iCloud sync — your cats and your bond follow you to a new phone. - No account, no sign-up. Local-first. - Start hands-free with Siri & Shortcuts. NOOT+ (optional) Noot is free forever — focus, memes, lofi, and meeting cats. Noot+ simply brings more friends home: every premium cat, for $2.99/month, $19.99/year (with a free trial), or $29.99 once for lifetime. Family Sharing on. Noot noot. You've got this.

About

Pomodoro by Elsa

This app helps you focus on tasks and take restorative breaks with a customizable timer. It offers features to block distractions, build better routines, and track your progress. Syncs across devices and integrates with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus and break durations
  • Distraction blocking
  • Progress tracking and daily goals
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Cross-device sync
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Make time for what matters. Pomodoro is a thoughtful focus timer built for steady work and restorative breaks. Choose a rhythm that fits your day, reduce distractions, and see the progress you are making—without creating an account. FOCUS YOUR WAY • Set custom focus, short-break, and long-break durations • Choose how many sessions come before a long break • Start, pause, reset, or auto-start the next session • Organize sessions with your own task tags • Keep time visible with Nightstand mode and Live Activities BUILD A BETTER ROUTINE • Review sessions, focus minutes, streaks, and active days • Set a daily goal and follow your progress • Get personalized Focus Coach insights from your session history • Add optional daily and session-completion reminders • Save completed sessions as Mindful Minutes in Apple Health MAKE SPACE TO CONCENTRATE • Block selected distracting apps during focus sessions • Choose ambient music and soundscapes for your workspace • Personalize color themes, fonts, and timer size FOCUS ACROSS YOUR DEVICES • Start and track sessions from Home Screen widgets • Use Siri and App Shortcuts for quick timer controls • Connect your focus mode with Focus Filters • Continue from the Apple Watch companion app • Keep preferences and history in sync through iCloud The core timer is free to use. Pomodoro Premium is an optional one-time purchase that unlocks the Focus Coach, advanced app blocking and reminders, and every theme, font, and focus sound. No subscription. Health, notification, and Screen Time access are optional and requested only when you use the related feature. Pomodoro is a productivity aid and does not provide medical advice or guarantee particular outcomes.

Screenshots

Noot4 screens
Pomodoro by Elsa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro by Elsa at none against Noot's 3. 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. Noot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pomodoro by Elsa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Noot versus Pomodoro by Elsa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNootPomodoro by Elsa
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoyeon NohElsa Lozano

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Noot

Subscriptions2
  • Noot+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Noot+ Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Noot+ Lifetime$29.99
None

Pomodoro by Elsa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noot free?
Noot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro by Elsa free?
Pomodoro by Elsa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Noot or Pomodoro by Elsa have ads?
Neither Noot nor Pomodoro by Elsa shows ads.

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