PulsePomPulsePom and Flora at a glance
What each app offers, from PulsePom itself and from Flora's own listings.
| Feature | PulsePom | Flora |
|---|---|---|
| Focus timer | Pomodoro timer, and a Normal stopwatch or countdown; every session is saved to a subject | Focus timer that grows a tree; the tree dies if you leave to use other apps |
| Grow a tree while you focus | A tree that grows while you focus Coming soon | Trees and a garden that grow as you focus |
| Plants real trees | No | With a Flora Care subscription |
| Use without an account | Timer, Stats and Planner, saved on your device and moved into your account when you sign in | Not listed |
| To-do list and planner | Planner with lists and a Board view; Calendar Pro (Premium) | To-dos that unlock plants on a journey around the world |
| Habit tracking | Weekly and monthly habit tracker, with daily mood and motivation ratings | Stats track focus time, habits and trends |
| Stats | Basic, Advanced and Subjects & Tasks stats: heatmap, hourly chart, streaks | Focus time, habits and trends by day, week and month |
| Study with friends | Study groups that show who is studying and for how long, with Studicons, challenges, quizzes and polls | Study groups and teams that grow trees together |
| Group chat | Group chat with AI-moderated images and virus-scanned files | Chat and share progress (official website) |
| Leaderboards | Global (daily, 7 and 30 days) and in every group | Compare weekly or monthly focus time with friends |
| App blocking | Android: apps and websites, during focus, on schedules or when a usage limit runs out Free | Not listed |
| Shorts and Reels blocking | Android: YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok and Facebook Reels; YouTube University Free | Not listed |
| Ads | No ads | No ads (its listing) |
| Price | Free; Premium (monthly, yearly, or Lifetime on Android) adds PulsePom AI and Calendar Pro | Free; in-app purchases ($0.99–$134.99 per item on Google Play) |
| Platforms | Web, Android, Windows; iPhone, iPad and Mac in the browser | Android, iPhone, iPad; Chrome extension |
Where Flora is the better choice
- Trees and a garden that grow as you focus. PulsePom's tree-growing mode is coming soon, but it isn't available yet.
- Real trees planted with a Flora Care subscription.
- To-dos that unlock plants on a journey around the world.
- iPhone and iPad apps and a Chrome extension.
Where PulsePom is different
- Real blocking on Android, free: apps and websites, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels, Study Mode, and scroll and app-launch limits. In Flora, leaving the app kills the tree instead.
- Study groups with 370+ free Studicons, challenges, quizzes, polls and leaderboards, and chat where every image and file is scanned.
- A planner with a Board view, a weekly and monthly habit tracker, and Basic, Advanced and Subjects & Tasks stats.
- A web app and a Windows app with the same account, and the Timer, Stats and Planner work without an account.
Choose Flora if…
- a tree that dies if you leave keeps you focused
- you want to plant real trees
- you need an iPhone app
Choose PulsePom if…
- you want distracting apps blocked, not just discouraged
- you want a planner and habit tracker with your timer
- you study on a computer too
- you want study groups with challenges and leaderboards
How to switch from Flora to PulsePom
- Open PulsePom on the web, or install it from Google Play or the Microsoft Store. The timer starts without an account.
- Add your subjects and tasks, and start a Pomodoro or Normal session.
- On Android, turn on blocking during focus in Block. Sign in to create a study group and invite your Flora group.
Flora and PulsePom: questions
Is PulsePom like Flora?
Both make focusing social. Flora grows trees with friends and plants real ones with Flora Care. PulsePom blocks distracting apps, Shorts and Reels on Android for free, and adds a planner, a habit tracker and web and Windows apps. A tree-growing mode is coming to PulsePom.
Does PulsePom have ads?
No. Neither PulsePom nor Flora shows ads, according to their own descriptions.
Can I use PulsePom on iPhone?
Yes, in the browser at pulsepom.io. There is no App Store app, and blocking is Android-only.
Sources and disclaimer
PulsePom's column comes from the app itself. The other apps' details come from their own store listings and websites, checked on 9 November 2026. "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.
- Flora (checked 9 November 2026): Google Play listing, flora.appfinca.com, App Store listing
Flora is a trademark of its owner. PulsePom isn't affiliated with it.
Ready to focus together?
PulsePom is free on the web, Android and Windows. Start the timer now, with no account, and bring your friends when you're ready.