PulsePomPulsePom and Focus To-Do at a glance
What each app offers, from PulsePom itself and from Focus To-Do's own listings.
| Feature | PulsePom | Focus To-Do |
|---|---|---|
| Focus timer | Pomodoro timer, and a Normal stopwatch or countdown; every session is saved to a subject | Pomodoro timer with custom lengths, short and long breaks and Continuous Mode |
| 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) | Tasks, projects, reminders, sub-tasks, priorities and estimated Pomodoros |
| Habit tracking | Weekly and monthly habit tracker, with daily mood and motivation ratings | Habit building with recurring tasks |
| Stats | Basic, Advanced and Subjects & Tasks stats: heatmap, hourly chart, streaks | Reports: focus time, a Gantt chart, trends and a calendar view |
| Study with friends | Study groups that show who is studying and for how long, with Studicons, challenges, quizzes and polls | Not listed |
| Group chat | Group chat with AI-moderated images and virus-scanned files | Not listed |
| Leaderboards | Global (daily, 7 and 30 days) and in every group | Not listed |
| App blocking | Android: apps and websites, during focus, on schedules or when a usage limit runs out Free | App whitelist while you focus |
| Shorts and Reels blocking | Android: YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok and Facebook Reels; YouTube University Free | Not listed |
| More blocking tools | Android: Study Mode, Strict Mode, scroll and app-launch limits, notification blocking, location and Wi-Fi triggers, adult-site blocking Free | Not listed |
| Focus sounds | No focus sounds | White noise |
| AI features | PulsePom AI study coach, and homework help from a photo (Premium) | Not listed |
| Smartwatch | No smartwatch app | Wear OS and Apple Watch |
| Ads | No ads | No “Contains ads” label on Google Play |
| Price | Free; Premium (monthly, yearly, or Lifetime on Android) adds PulsePom AI and Calendar Pro | 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, Mac, Windows, Apple Watch, Wear OS; Chrome extension |
Where Focus To-Do is the better choice
- A fuller task manager: reminders, sub-tasks, priorities, recurring tasks and a checklist widget.
- Reports with a Gantt chart of your focus time.
- White noise, and a plant that grows as you focus. PulsePom has no focus sounds, and its tree-growing mode is coming soon.
- Apps for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Wear OS, and a Chrome extension.
Where PulsePom is different
- Study groups with Studicons, group chat, study challenges, quizzes, polls and leaderboards.
- Blocking that goes beyond an app whitelist, all free on Android: Shorts and Reels, scroll and app-launch limits, notification blocking, and location and Wi-Fi triggers.
- A weekly and monthly habit tracker, with daily mood and motivation ratings.
- A web app, and the Timer, Stats and Planner work without an account.
Choose Focus To-Do if…
- managing tasks matters as much to you as the timer
- you want Gantt-chart reports
- you want white noise, or a watch app
Choose PulsePom if…
- you want to study with friends
- you need Shorts and Reels blocked on Android
- you want a habit tracker built for study routines
- you want to start without an account
How to switch from Focus To-Do to PulsePom
- Open PulsePom on the web, or install it from Google Play or the Microsoft Store. The timer starts without an account.
- Recreate your projects as Planner lists, and set how many Pomodoros each task needs.
- Start a Pomodoro from a task. On Android, turn on blocking during focus in Block.
Focus To-Do and PulsePom: questions
Is PulsePom like Focus To-Do?
Both combine a Pomodoro timer with tasks and stats. Focus To-Do has the deeper task manager, white noise and watch apps. PulsePom adds study groups, group chat and leaderboards, a weekly and monthly habit tracker, and free Shorts, Reels and app blocking on Android.
Does PulsePom have estimated Pomodoros per task?
Yes. When you start a Pomodoro from a Planner task, you can set how many Pomodoros it needs.
Is PulsePom on Mac and iPhone?
Yes, in the browser at pulsepom.io. It has apps for Android and Windows, and no App Store app.
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.
- Focus To-Do (checked 9 November 2026): Google Play listing, focustodo.cn, App Store listing
Focus To-Do 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.