Comparison

Solo Focus vs Pomonote

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

Head to head
About

Solo Focus

Features
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Just one task. Right now. Solo Focus is a focus timer for people who get overwhelmed by long to-do lists. Instead of everything, it shows you one task at a time β€” so starting feels possible. A built-in body-doubling mode and ambient sound keep you company, and the timer is gentle about breaks so you don't burn out. WHY SOLO FOCUS β€’ One task at a time β€” beat overwhelm and just start β€’ Body doubling, built in β€” focus alongside ambient company β€’ A Pomodoro-style timer that cares about your breaks β€’ Ambient sounds to settle into deep work β€’ Session insights β€” see your focus over time β€’ Made with ADHD and neurodivergent brains in mind NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Everything stays on your device. No sign-up, no cloud. SOLO FOCUS PRO Unlock unlimited tasks, all ambient sounds, every theme and full insights. Pro is available as a subscription with a free trial. β€” Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rivership.notion.site/3830e18e9943817b9973f8dd62fcbf4c

About

Pomonote

Features
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Pomonote is a simple Pomodoro timer with a signature sky-blue gradient. Build a rhythm of focus and breaks, and let it track your daily progress automatically. Features - Auto-switching focus / break / long break timer (adjustable by the minute) - Completed pomodoros are logged per day - review them in the calendar and statistics - See the remaining time on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (Live Activities) - iCloud sync: share your records between iPhone and iPad - 30 notification sounds - tap to preview before choosing - Siri & Shortcuts: just say "Start a pomodoro in Pomonote" - Watch one short video to hide ads for the rest of the day - One-time purchase to remove ads forever Pomonote keeps things simple: open the app, press start, and focus.

Screenshots

Solo Focus4 screens
Pomonote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solo Focus at every 5 days against Pomonote's every 9 days. Pomonote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Solo Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pomonote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solo Focus ships an update every 5 days, Pomonote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Solo Focus versus Pomonote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolo FocusPomonote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIVERSHIPSyunya Saruwatari

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Solo Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Solo Focus Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Solo Focus Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Pomonote

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Solo Focus free?
Solo Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomonote free?
Pomonote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solo Focus or Pomonote have ads?
Both Solo Focus and Pomonote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solo Focus or Pomonote?
Solo Focus ships an update every 5 days, and Pomonote every 9 days. Most recently, Solo Focus was updated on September 20, 2026 and Pomonote on September 15, 2026.

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