Comparison

Pomopet vs ChainBud

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

Head to head
About

Pomopet

Features
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Focusing has never been this fun. Pomopet combines the Pomodoro technique with a cute virtual pet. Every focus session helps your little buddy grow and stay by your side. As you work, you're not just completing tasks โ€” you're nurturing your companion. How it works Work in classic 25-minute focus sessions with short breaks. Each completed session makes your pet happier and helps it grow. Break your focus and it feels it too โ€” so put the phone down and get back to work! Key features Your own virtual pet โ€” a character that grows as you focus Flexible Pomodoro timer โ€” customize session and break lengths Achievement badges โ€” a 5-tier reward system from Bronze to Diamond Focus stats โ€” track daily and weekly productivity Smart reminders โ€” never miss a session or break Clean, distraction-free, beautiful interface Why it works The Pomodoro technique trains your brain for short, intense bursts of focus. Pomopet adds gamification: seeing your progress, earning badges, and growing your pet keeps your motivation alive. Whether you're studying, coding, or reading โ€” Pomopet is with you. Download today, start your first session, and enjoy focusing! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ChainBud

Features
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Build habits, grow your cute companion, and take care of yourself. ChainBud turns the "Don't Break the Chain" method into a cozy virtual pet adventure. Every day you complete a habit, a new link is added to your chain and your buddy grows. Stay consistent and watch them evolve through 8 levels. CHOOSE YOUR BUDDY - Bun-Bun (Bunny): soft and cheerful, great for daily tasks and creative hobbies. - Leo (Lion): brave and strong, perfect for workouts and focus goals. - Bambu (Panda): calm and mindful, for meditation and self-care. - Kitsune (Fox): quick and energetic, for mornings, steps and early wake-ups. - Hootie (Owl): wise and curious, for study, coding and reading. - Barnaby (Bear): steady and protective, for your toughest willpower habits. EARN STARS, DRESS YOUR BUDDY - Every completed chain earns stars. Your first 3 days pay double! - Spend stars in the shop on hats, glasses, crowns and other cosmetics placed around your buddy's frame. - Play a quick Star Catch round as a reward for completing chains. FAIR, FORGIVING STREAKS - Weekly targets: choose how many days a week counts, the rest are rest days. - Recover yesterday if you forgot to check in. - Streak Shields and vacation mode protect your progress when life gets busy. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF - Mood jar: log your mood each day and see how your month felt. - Cycle tracker: log periods, flow, spotting and notes. ChainBud learns your average cycle and gently shows the next expected period and when it is late. Spotting is tracked separately and never counted as a period. (Not a medical device and not for contraception.) MORE - Weekly overview of all your buddies, best streaks and heatmaps - Gentle daily reminders - Home screen widget - Optional cloud backup with Apple or Google sign-in - Available in 13 languages ChainBud Premium (optional subscription) removes interstitial ads and adds 3 Streak Shields per week, vacation mode, unlimited Star Catch rounds, exclusive cosmetics and all mood ร— habit insights. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://yigitemreturkkan.com/chainbud/terms - Privacy Policy: https://yigitemreturkkan.com/chainbud/privacy

Screenshots

Pomopet4 screens
ChainBud4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pomopet and ChainBud are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomopet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ChainBud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomopet ships an update monthly, ChainBud every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pomopet versus ChainBud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomopetChainBud
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly โ€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.315.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size97 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlihan SaribasYIGIT EMRE TURKKAN

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Pomopet

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 Paw Points$0.99
  • 500 Paw Points$3.99
  • 1500 Paw Points$9.99
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  • 5000 Paw Points$27.99
2 purchases

ChainBud

Subscriptions2
  • ChainBud Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ChainBud Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomopet free?
Pomopet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChainBud free?
ChainBud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomopet or ChainBud have ads?
Both Pomopet and ChainBud show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomopet or ChainBud?
Pomopet ships an update monthly, and ChainBud every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pomopet was updated on October 31, 2026 and ChainBud on October 31, 2026.

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