PulsePomPulsePom and TickTick at a glance
What each app offers, from PulsePom itself and from TickTick's own listings.
| Feature | PulsePom | TickTick |
|---|---|---|
| Focus timer | Pomodoro timer, and a Normal stopwatch or countdown; every session is saved to a subject | Pomodoro timer that logs distractions |
| 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) | Full task manager: lists, smart dates, reminders, recurring tasks and calendar views |
| Habit tracking | Weekly and monthly habit tracker, with daily mood and motivation ratings | Habit tracker: 5 habits free, 299 with Premium |
| Stats | Basic, Advanced and Subjects & Tasks stats: heatmap, hourly chart, streaks | Not listed |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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; Premium US$49.99 a year |
| Platforms | Web, Android, Windows; iPhone, iPad and Mac in the browser | Web, Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Wear OS |
Where TickTick is the better choice
- A powerful task manager: smart date parsing, several reminders per task, calendar views and third-party calendars.
- Shared lists and assigned tasks for families and teams.
- White noise next to the Pomodoro timer, and quick capture by voice.
- Apps for every platform, including Mac and Wear OS.
Where PulsePom is different
- Study groups with Studicons, group chat, study challenges and leaderboards. TickTick's sharing is for lists and tasks.
- Unlimited habits for free. TickTick's free plan tracks 5 habits, and 299 with Premium at US$49.99 a year.
- A free Android blocker for apps, websites, Shorts and Reels during focus.
- Stats made for studying: by subject and task, with a study heatmap, an hour-by-hour chart and streaks.
Choose TickTick if…
- tasks and your calendar are what you need most
- you share lists with family or colleagues
- you want a Wear OS app
Choose PulsePom if…
- studying is what you need most
- you want a group to study with
- you want distractions blocked on Android
- you want more than 5 habits without paying
How to switch from TickTick 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 this week's study tasks to the Planner.
- Start Pomodoros from your tasks, add your study habits to the Habit Tracker, and keep TickTick for everything else if you like.
TickTick and PulsePom: questions
Can PulsePom replace TickTick?
For studying, yes: it has a Pomodoro timer, a planner, a habit tracker and stats. For everything else TickTick does, like shared family lists and third-party calendars, TickTick remains the stronger task manager. Many students use both.
Is PulsePom's habit tracker free?
Yes, with no limit on habits. It has Weekly Overall, Monthly Habit and Monthly Task views, and optional daily mood and motivation ratings.
Does PulsePom have a calendar?
Calendar Pro, part of Premium, shows your deadlines, repeating tasks and workload in one calendar. The Planner's lists and Board view are free.
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.
- TickTick (checked 9 November 2026): Google Play listing, TickTick Premium page, App Store listing
TickTick 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.