PulsePomPulsePom and Pomofocus at a glance
What each app offers, from PulsePom itself and from Pomofocus's own listings.
| Feature | PulsePom | Pomofocus |
|---|---|---|
| Focus timer | Pomodoro timer, and a Normal stopwatch or countdown; every session is saved to a subject | Pomodoro timer with short and long breaks |
| Use without an account | Timer, Stats and Planner, saved on your device and moved into your account when you sign in | The timer and task list open without signing in |
| Works offline | Timer, Stats and Planner work offline | Not listed |
| To-do list and planner | Planner with lists and a Board view; Calendar Pro (Premium) | Task list with estimated Pomodoros, a finish-time estimate, templates and Todoist import |
| Habit tracking | Weekly and monthly habit tracker, with daily mood and motivation ratings | Not listed |
| Stats | Basic, Advanced and Subjects & Tasks stats: heatmap, hourly chart, streaks | Daily, weekly and monthly reports; yearly reports and CSV download with Premium |
| 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 | Not listed |
| Floating timer on a computer | Stays on top of other apps and tabs (Chrome, Edge and Firefox on a computer, and the Windows app) | Not listed |
| Focus sounds | No focus sounds | Alarm and background sounds |
| Ads | No ads | In the free version (“No Ads” is a Premium feature) |
| Price | Free; Premium (monthly, yearly, or Lifetime on Android) adds PulsePom AI and Calendar Pro | Free; Premium adds projects, yearly reports, CSV download, integrations and no ads |
| Platforms | Web, Android, Windows; iPhone, iPad and Mac in the browser | Web; downloads for Mac, Windows and Linux |
Where Pomofocus is the better choice
- A very simple page: open it and press Start, with nothing else on the screen.
- A finish-time estimate for the day's tasks, task templates and Todoist import.
- Downloads for Mac, Windows and Linux. On Mac and Linux, PulsePom runs in the browser.
- Background sounds. PulsePom has no focus sounds.
Where PulsePom is different
- Study groups, group chat, study challenges and leaderboards.
- Free stats in depth: day, week, month, period and trend views, a study heatmap and an hour-by-hour chart. Pomofocus keeps yearly reports and CSV downloads for Premium.
- No ads. Pomofocus lists “No Ads” as a Premium feature.
- A Normal stopwatch as well as Pomodoro, a planner with a Board view, and a weekly and monthly habit tracker.
- A floating timer that stays on top of your other windows on a computer, and an Android app that blocks distracting apps, Shorts and Reels during focus, free.
Choose Pomofocus if…
- you only want a timer and a short task list
- you need Todoist import or webhooks
- you want a desktop download for Mac or Linux
Choose PulsePom if…
- you want to study with friends
- you want full stats without paying
- you want no ads
- you want a phone app that blocks distractions while the timer runs
How to switch from Pomofocus to PulsePom
- Open pulsepom.io and choose Continue without an account, or use the Start the timer button on this page. Nothing to sign up for.
- Set your focus and break lengths in Pomodoro Settings. PulsePom starts at 25 minutes of focus, 5-minute short breaks and a 15-minute long break every 4 sessions.
- Add today's tasks in the Planner and set how many Pomodoros each needs. Sign in later, free, to sync devices and join a study group; what you saved moves into your account.
Pomofocus and PulsePom: questions
Does PulsePom work without signing up, like Pomofocus?
Yes. Choose Continue without an account and the Timer, Stats and Planner work at once, saved on your device, even offline. Sign in later, free, to sync your devices and join study groups; what you saved moves into your account.
Is PulsePom a simple Pomodoro timer?
It starts as one: 25 minutes of focus and 5-minute breaks by default, with your own lengths in Pomodoro Settings. Around it you also get stats, a planner, a habit tracker and study groups, which you can ignore until you need them.
Does PulsePom have ads?
No. PulsePom has no ads and no ad trackers.
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.
- Pomofocus (checked 9 November 2026): pomofocus.io (home page, opened in a browser)
Pomofocus 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.