PulsePomPulsePom and Todoist at a glance
What each app offers, from PulsePom itself and from Todoist's own listings.
| Feature | PulsePom | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Focus timer | Pomodoro timer, and a Normal stopwatch or countdown; every session is saved to a subject | Not listed |
| 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) | Projects with list, board and calendar views, labels, priorities, Quick Add and voice capture |
| Habit tracking | Weekly and monthly habit tracker, with daily mood and motivation ratings | Recurring tasks used as a habit tracker |
| 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 projects, assigned tasks and comments, for 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 | Not listed |
| 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 (5 personal projects); Pro $5 a month billed yearly, or $7 monthly |
| Platforms | Web, Android, Windows; iPhone, iPad and Mac in the browser | Android, iPhone, iPad, Wear OS, web and desktop |
Where Todoist is the better choice
- Deeper task management: projects, sections, labels, filters, natural-language Quick Add and voice capture.
- Team sharing: shared projects, assigned tasks and comments.
- Widgets and a Wear OS app.
Where PulsePom is different
- A Pomodoro and Normal focus timer, with every session saved to a subject or task.
- Study stats, streaks and leaderboards.
- Study groups and group chat.
- A free Android blocker for apps, websites, Shorts and Reels, and a habit tracker with weekly and monthly views.
Choose Todoist if…
- you need a task manager for work, life and studying
- you work on shared projects with a team
- you rely on filters, labels and natural-language dates
Choose PulsePom if…
- you want to time your study and see where the hours go
- you want friends to study with
- you want distractions blocked on Android
- you want a study planner and habit tracker in one free app
How to switch from Todoist 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 study tasks to the Planner, or keep them in Todoist and use PulsePom for the timer, stats and groups.
- Start a Pomodoro for each task and watch your hours add up in Stats.
Todoist and PulsePom: questions
Does Todoist have a Pomodoro timer?
Its Google Play listing and pricing page, checked on 9 November 2026, don't mention one. PulsePom's Pomodoro and Normal timers save every session to a subject or task.
Can I use PulsePom with Todoist?
Yes. Many students keep Todoist for tasks and use PulsePom for the study timer, study stats, groups and blocking. PulsePom has no Todoist import.
Is PulsePom free?
Yes. The timer, planner, habit tracker, stats, study groups, group chat and every Android blocking feature are free, with no ads. Premium adds the PulsePom AI study coach and Calendar Pro.
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.
- Todoist (checked 9 November 2026): Google Play listing, Todoist pricing, App Store listing
Todoist 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.