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Anchor vs Pomodoist
Both stand on time blocking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Anchor combines block-based planning with Apple integrations and ways to keep attention on the current block. Check the listed system requirements and the paid plan’s included features to see whether it fits your devices and workflow.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6
Pomodoist brings task organization, focus sessions, and team features together, with a free plan and paid Pro and Lifetime options. Readers choosing the free plan should note its 90-day task-history limit; Android is listed as planned rather than currently available.
Visit PomodoistThe facts
| Anchor | Pomodoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Super Anchor: $49.99, paid once | Pro yearly: $29.99 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | tryanchor.app | pomodoist.com |
| On time blocking apps | #5 of 31 | #1 of 31 |
Anchor: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited tasks, projects, and blocks
- Blocks can repeat automatically
- Calendar and Reminders sync both ways
- Works offline and has no ads or cross-app tracking
What to know first
- No iPad, Android, or Windows version
- Super Anchor costs $49.99, paid once
- Requires iOS 26 or macOS 26
Pomodoist: what it does well
- Combines task planning with a Pomodoro timer.
- Includes timeline, kanban, and priority matrix views.
- Voice input recognizes dates, projects, and tags.
- Free plan includes productivity reports.
- Self-hosting is available.
What to know first
- Free plan task history is limited to 90 days.
- Chrome extension is in beta.
- Android is planned for October 2026.
- Self-hosting practical minimums include 4 GB RAM.
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