PulsePomCompare PulsePom with another app
Each page puts PulsePom next to one app, says where that app is the better choice, and lists the sources for every fact about it.
Forest alternative
PulsePom vs Forest: study groups with chat, a planner, habits and free Shorts and Reels blocking, next to Forest's trees, sounds and real tree planting.
YPT alternative
PulsePom vs YPT (Yeolpumta, 열품타): study groups with 370+ free Studicons, group chat, free Shorts blocking, and web and Windows apps, compared honestly.
Pomofocus alternative
PulsePom vs Pomofocus: a Pomodoro timer that also starts without sign-up, plus study groups, free stats, a planner, habits and an Android blocker. Sourced and dated.
Focus To-Do alternative
PulsePom vs Focus To-Do: study groups, group chat, leaderboards and free Shorts and Reels blocking, next to Focus To-Do's task manager, reports and watch apps.
TickTick alternative
PulsePom vs TickTick: study groups, chat, leaderboards, unlimited free habits and a free Android blocker, next to TickTick's tasks, calendar and white noise.
Todoist alternative
PulsePom vs Todoist: a Pomodoro timer, study stats, habits, study groups and an Android blocker in one free study app, next to Todoist's deep task manager.
Focusmate alternative
PulsePom vs Focusmate: study together without video or booking, with study groups, chat and leaderboards, free and unlimited. Plus where Focusmate does better.
Flora alternative
PulsePom vs Flora: free blocking of apps, Shorts and Reels on Android, a planner, habits, and web and Windows apps, next to Flora's trees and real trees.
Side by side
The basics for every app above. The full comparison is on each app's page.
| Feature | PulsePom | Forest | YPT | Pomofocus | Focus To-Do |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus timer | Pomodoro timer, and a Normal stopwatch or countdown; every session is saved to a subject | Countdown timer and stopwatch that grow a virtual tree | Stopwatch by subject, and a Pomodoro timer | Pomodoro timer with short and long breaks | Pomodoro timer with custom lengths, short and long breaks and Continuous Mode |
| Study with friends | Study groups that show who is studying and for how long, with Studicons, challenges, quizzes and polls | Plant Together focus rooms with friends | Study groups that show whether each member is studying or resting, by cam study or icons | Not listed | Not listed |
| App blocking | Android: apps and websites, during focus, on schedules or when a usage limit runs out Free | Deep Focus app blocking; a custom allowlist with Forest Plus | Blocks other apps while you study | Not listed | App whitelist while you focus |
| Price | Free; Premium (monthly, yearly, or Lifetime on Android) adds PulsePom AI and Calendar Pro | Free; Forest Plus subscription | Free with in-app purchases ($0.99–$26.99 per item on Google Play) | Free; Premium adds projects, yearly reports, CSV download, integrations and no ads | Free with in-app purchases ($1.99–$11.99 per item on Google Play) |
| Platforms | Web, Android, Windows; iPhone, iPad and Mac in the browser | Android, iPhone, iPad; Chrome and Firefox extensions | Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | Web; downloads for Mac, Windows and Linux | Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Apple Watch, Wear OS; Chrome extension |
| Feature | PulsePom | TickTick | Todoist | Focusmate | Flora |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus timer | Pomodoro timer, and a Normal stopwatch or countdown; every session is saved to a subject | Pomodoro timer that logs distractions | Not listed | Booked sessions of 25, 50 or 75 minutes | Focus timer that grows a tree; the tree dies if you leave to use other apps |
| Study with friends | Study groups that show who is studying and for how long, with Studicons, challenges, quizzes and polls | Shared lists and assigned tasks, for families and teams | Shared projects, assigned tasks and comments, for teams | One-to-one coworking with a partner | Study groups and teams that grow trees together |
| App blocking | Android: apps and websites, during focus, on schedules or when a usage limit runs out Free | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Price | Free; Premium (monthly, yearly, or Lifetime on Android) adds PulsePom AI and Calendar Pro | Free; Premium US$49.99 a year | Free (5 personal projects); Pro $5 a month billed yearly, or $7 monthly | Free: 3 sessions a week; Plus: unlimited, $8 a month billed yearly or $12 monthly | Free; in-app purchases ($0.99–$134.99 per item on Google Play) |
| Platforms | Web, Android, Windows; iPhone, iPad and Mac in the browser | Web, Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Wear OS | Android, iPhone, iPad, Wear OS, web and desktop | Browser on a computer or phone; no download | Android, iPhone, iPad; Chrome extension |
Sources and disclaimer
PulsePom's column comes from the app itself. The other apps' details come from their own store listings and websites. "Not listed" means we didn't find the feature in those sources, not that the app lacks it. Apps change often, so check each app for its latest features and prices.
- Forest (checked 9 November 2026): Google Play listing, forestapp.cc (Free vs Plus plans), App Store listing
- YPT (checked 9 November 2026): Google Play listing, App Store listing (US and Korea), namu.wiki and Korean user guides, for studycons, flames and AI tokens (checked 23 October 2026)
- Pomofocus (checked 9 November 2026): pomofocus.io (home page, opened in a browser)
- Focus To-Do (checked 9 November 2026): Google Play listing, focustodo.cn, App Store listing
- TickTick (checked 9 November 2026): Google Play listing, TickTick Premium page, App Store listing
- Todoist (checked 9 November 2026): Google Play listing, Todoist pricing, App Store listing
- Focusmate (checked 9 November 2026): focusmate.com, Focusmate pricing
- Flora (checked 9 November 2026): Google Play listing, flora.appfinca.com, App Store listing
Forest, YPT, Pomofocus, Focus To-Do, TickTick, Todoist, Focusmate, Flora are trademarks of their owners. PulsePom isn't affiliated with them.
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