Pomofocus vs SelfControl
Pomofocus
pomofocus.ioSelfControl
selfcontrolapp.comSide by side
| Figure | Pomofocus | SelfControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Focus Tools | 8.2 (#9) | 7.0 (#17) |
| Integrations | The site says Todoist can load tasks into Pomofocus and webhooks can connect it to other apps such as Zapier and IFTTT. | The privacy policy identifies Sentry as the service used for anonymized error reports. |
| Privacy data | The privacy policy says the service may collect cookies and usage data, including IP address, browser details, pages visited, visit times, and diagnostic data. | Since version 4.0, the app can send anonymized system data when checking for updates and anonymized error reports if an error or crash occurs. |
| Purpose | Pomofocus is a customizable Pomodoro timer for desktop and mobile browsers intended to help users focus on tasks such as studying, writing, or coding. | SelfControl is a free Mac application that helps users avoid distracting websites. |
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SelfControl
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