Comparison

Enso vs Pomodoro Focus

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

Head to head
About

Enso

Features
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Enso is a calm, minimal Pomodoro timer for iPhone — inspired by the Japanese ensō circle and the idea that focus should feel effortless, not noisy. One tap starts a focus session. A soft ring of ticks fills as time passes, a gentle haptic and chime let you know when it's time to rest, and the whole thing stays out of your way. No clutter, no accounts, no distractions — just you and the work in front of you. Keep it in view, everywhere • Live Activity — watch the countdown on your Lock Screen without unlocking. • Dynamic Island — glance at the time remaining right from the top of your screen. • Home Screen widget — see your session and start or pause it with a single tap, in two sizes. Why you'll love it • The Pomodoro method — focus sessions, short breaks, and a longer break after every cycle. • Beautifully minimal — a single ring of ticks, clean typography, and one calm vermilion accent. • Light, dark, or system — the app, widget and Live Activity all match your choice. • Made yours — adjust focus, break lengths, and sessions per cycle. • Gentle by design — an optional chime and a soft haptic when a session ends. • Private — everything stays on your device. No account, no tracking, no data collected. Focus, the calm way.

About

Pomodoro Focus

This app helps you discover your optimal work rhythm with personalized session recommendations. It offers various focus and break timers without guilt or pressure, adapting to your attention patterns.

Highlights
  • Personalized work rhythm recommendations
  • Multiple focus and break timer options
  • Gentle attention nudges
  • Daily summary and history tracking
  • Live Activity integration
  • Unlimited work contexts (with purchase)
Features
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ReFocus answers one question: how should I work best today? It picks the right rhythm for you, from Pomodoro (25/5) to 40/10, 52/17 or 90-minute Deep Work, and when your attention drifts, it simply helps you come back. No blocking, no badges, no guilt. HOW IT WORKS • Answer four short questions once, in about 30 seconds • Get a daily recommendation that fits how you focus • Start with one tap; ReFocus gently notices when you step away • Two quick taps after each session make tomorrow's pick better FREE All methods, focus and break timer, Live Activity, gentle nudges, daily summary, this week's history and up to 3 work contexts, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. REFOCUS PLUS, ONE-TIME PURCHASE Apple Watch and complication, widgets, iCloud sync, month view and trends, focus insights and unlimited contexts. No subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your devices and in your own iCloud.

Screenshots

Enso4 screens
Pomodoro Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Enso at none against Pomodoro Focus's 10. Enso also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Pomodoro Focus's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. Pomodoro Focus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Enso asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Enso ships an update every 3 days, Pomodoro Focus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Enso versus Pomodoro Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnsoPomodoro Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSafak OturMikail Yurt

In-app purchases

None

Enso

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Pomodoro Focus

One-time10
  • Space pack$0.99
  • Home pack$0.99
  • Build pack$0.99
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  • Minimal pack$0.99
  • Calm pack$0.99
  • Food pack$0.99
  • Abstract pack$0.99
  • ReFocus Plus$1.99
  • Momo$1.99
  • All scenes$4.99

Questions

Is Enso free?
Enso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomodoro Focus free?
Pomodoro Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Enso or Pomodoro Focus have ads?
Neither Enso nor Pomodoro Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Enso or Pomodoro Focus?
Enso ships an update every 3 days, and Pomodoro Focus weekly. Most recently, Enso was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pomodoro Focus on October 31, 2026.

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