Pomofocus vs Engross

Pomofocus8.6Visit Engross7.7Visit

Higher score Pomofocus #2 in Study Timer Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Pomofocus

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Engross #5 in Study Timer Apps 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Engross

• Pomofocus fits best

  Task-focused users wanting a free web timer

• Engross fits best

  Mobile users wanting timer, tasks, and blocking

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Side by side

Feature	Pomofocus 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Engross 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.7
Ranking	#2 in Study Timer Apps	#5 in Study Timer Apps
Best for	Task-focused users wanting a free web timer	Mobile users wanting timer, tasks, and blocking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Pomofocus 0/6 · Engross 0/6
Custom break settings	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Study goals	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Progress statistics	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Distraction blocking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Subject or task labels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Calendar integration	—	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes a customizable Pomodoro timer and task list Visual reports cover daily, weekly, and monthly focus Works across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux	Customizable Pomodoro sessions plus stopwatch mode Tasks, subtasks, planner, calendar, and recurring routines App blocking, whitelist controls, reminders, and focus analytics
Cons	Premium features are needed for projects and yearly reports Calendar scheduling is outside its task-focused workflow Advanced integrations are tied to premium features	Available only on iOS and Android Premium is offered through an optional in-app purchase Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting only a timer
Our verdict	Pomofocus is a browser-based Pomodoro timer for studying, writing, coding, and daily work. Users can add tasks, estimate the number of Pomodoros required, select a task, and run focus and break sessions. Custom focus and break durations,… Read the review →	Engross combines a customizable Pomodoro timer with stopwatch mode, task management, planning, reminders, app blocking, sounds, and focus analytics. It is designed for students, remote workers, freelancers, and people managing ADHD or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Pomofocus — where it wins

  • Free plan includes a customizable Pomodoro timer and task list
  • Visual reports cover daily, weekly, and monthly focus
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium features are needed for projects and yearly reports
  • Calendar scheduling is outside its task-focused workflow
  • Advanced integrations are tied to premium features

• Engross — where it wins

  • Customizable Pomodoro sessions plus stopwatch mode
  • Tasks, subtasks, planner, calendar, and recurring routines
  • App blocking, whitelist controls, reminders, and focus analytics

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS and Android
  • Premium is offered through an optional in-app purchase
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting only a timer

• Pomofocus8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free, task-focused Pomodoro timer with reports, templates, and integrations.

  Visit PomofocusFull verdict →
• Engross7.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad mobile study timer that connects focused sessions with task planning and distraction control.

  Visit EngrossFull verdict →