# Pommie - Pomodoro Timer — Focus your productivity

> Structured work and break timer for enhanced productivity and focus. (iPhone/iPad app by Geoff Hackworth.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-pomodoro-timer/id933199616 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Geoff Hackworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/463855590)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 88 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-pomodoro-timer/id933199616/reviews.md

## What is Pommie?

Increase your focus and boost your productivity by managing your time into strict work and break periods. Focus on a task for 25 minutes then take a 5 minute break. Repeat this three more times, taking a longer 15 minute break before starting the cycle again.

Features:

• Simple, distraction-free and intuitive interface.
• Audio and visual alerts when the next period starts. Over 35 sounds available.
• Configurable work and break durations.
• Open, pause or stop the timer directly from notifications.
• Interactive iOS notifications to view and control the timer.
• Planner View shows when Work and Break periods will occur for the next 10 hours.
• Use Timer Profiles to configure timer settings for different kinds of task.
• Timer Profiles appear in iOS search results. Tap a result to automatically launch the app and change the timer settings.
• Siri shortcuts for controlling the timer, getting its status and selecting a Timer Profile.
• Shortcuts run in the background without opening the app. A custom, animated, response view shows the current timer status.
• Customise which timer status information is included in the response displayed/spoken by Siri.
• Use Pommie shortcuts in Apple's Shortcuts app to control Pommie. Background execution is supported.
• Manage shortcuts in Pommie's settings screen, the Shortcuts app, or in the Siri & Search section of Apple's Settings app.
• Home Screen Widgets to quickly view and control the timer.
• Lock Screen Widgets to quickly view the timer.
• External display support showing a custom screen-filling view of the timer.
• iPad multitasking.
• iPad external keyboard shortcuts to control the timer.
• Dynamic Text and VoiceOver for the visually impaired.
• Handoff the timer to or from Pommie running on another iOS or Mac device.
• Independent Apple Watch app, including complications, with its own timer.

For more information see https://hacknicity.com/pommie

The Pomodoro Technique® is a registered trademark by Francesco Cirillo. Pommie is not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by the Pomodoro Technique® or Francesco Cirillo.

## Key features

- Distraction-free interface
- Audio and visual alerts
- Configurable work/break durations
- Interactive notifications
- Planner view
- Timer profiles
- Siri shortcuts
- Home/Lock Screen widgets

## What do users think of Pommie?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- ⌚️ Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscriptions
- 🚫 No data gathering
- 🚀 Works independently on Apple Watch
- ✨ Customizable timer settings
- 📱 Great widget functionality
- ✅ Reliable and stable performance
- 💡 Responsive developer
- 💯 Worth the price
- 🎯 Helps with focus and productivity
- 🎨 Minimalist and elegant design
- 🗣️ Good Siri integration
- 🔋 Doesn't drain battery (for most users)
- 🚫 No intrusive review requests

**Cons**

- 🐛 iPad widget doesn't work
- 🐛 Sound not working for some users
- 🐛 Watch app crashes on launch for some
- 🐛 Inconsistent sync between devices
- 🐛 Auto-start of next session can be disruptive
- 🐛 Limited customization for timer lengths
- 🐛 Long break length restrictions
- 🐛 Can't create mixed period sizes
- 🐛 Watch notifications not in sync with iPhone
- 🐛 Drains watch battery (for some users)
- 🐛 Timer continues past end without interaction
- 🐛 Watch app errors and reinstallation issues
- 🐛 Terrible compatibility with Apple Watch and iMac
- 🐛 No tracking or analysis of sessions
- 🐛 No progress tracking or goals
- 🐛 Limited number of work periods
- 🐛 No desktop app synchronization
- 🐛 No handoff between devices
- 🐛 No data/records of past cycles
- 🐛 Watch notifications out of sync
- 🐛 No watch complication (older reviews)
- 🐛 Limited timer lengths and rounds
- 🐛 No pie chart of time per task
- 🐛 No option to switch tasks in widget
- 🐛 No chronometer option
- 🐛 No white noise/ticking sound option
- 🐛 No sound when app is in background
- 🐛 No dynamic island or live widget support
- 🐛 No iCloud sync for timers
- 🐛 No manual start period option
- 🐛 No color customization for timers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- iPad widget doesn't work
- Sound not working for some users
- Apple Watch app crashes on launch
- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Auto-start of next session can be disruptive
- Watch notifications out of sync with iPhone
- Drains watch battery for some users
- Timer continues past end without interaction
- Apple Watch app errors and reinstallation issues
- Terrible compatibility with Apple Watch and iMac
- No tracking or analysis of sessions
- No progress tracking or goals
- Limited number of work periods
- No desktop app synchronization
- No handoff between devices
- No data/records of past cycles
- Watch notifications out of sync
- No watch complication (older reviews)
- Limited timer lengths and rounds
- No pie chart of time per task
- No option to switch tasks in widget
- No chronometer option
- No white noise/ticking sound option
- No sound when app is in background
- No dynamic island or live widget support
- No iCloud sync for timers
- No manual start period option
- No color customization for timers

**Most requested features**

- Sound persistence like a timer
- Real-time sync between watch and phone timers
- Support for dynamic island and live widgets
- Automatic iCloud sync for timers
- White noise/ticking sound option
- Metronome sound option
- Manual start option for next session
- Color customization for timer parts and status bars
- Data for time spent on each timer profile
- Tabulation of pomodoros achieved daily
- Tracking of pomodoros from the watch
- More styles and easier access to profiles
- Dial for setting work duration on the main screen
- Chronometer as an option
- Progress tracking and pomodoro goals
- Pie chart of time per task
- Option to switch between tasks in the widget
- Count sessions (e.g., 4/4 = 1 Session)
- Ability to rewind time by dragging backwards
- Ability to change individual round times
- Smaller durations for discreet tasks or custom values for timer lengths
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Handoff between phone, Apple Watch, and Mac app
- Record or data of cycles done in the past or current day
- Sync Apple Watch notifications with iPhone
- Desktop application synchronization
- Watch complication support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 78)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-pomodoro-timer/id933199616/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple is good

*2026-03-03, version 8.7*

I love it. Only issue is that I wished the sound was more persistent, more like a timer.

### 5/5 — Simple and effective on Apple Watch or phone

*2025-08-01*

Great app that works.  Buy it once and buy it for life. No data gathering, no subscriptions, basically the Paleo diet of Pomodoro timer apps. 

Would be nice if the watch and phone kept the timer in realtime sync (maybe they do and I’m missing it), but if that is my worst problem, then really I have no problems.

### 5/5 — Apple Watch Notifications

*2025-07-26*

I’ve used numerous Pomodoro
Apps for years. I just got a new watch and having my wrist buzz after a 25 work sesh is literally all I need it for. Why don’t they all buzz my wrist? I don’t get it. This one appears to do that. Totally worth the small purchase price!

### 1/5 — iPad widget doesn’t work

*2024-11-02, version 8.7*

It just keeps running and there’s no inbuilt functionality in the widget, just takes you straight to the app.

### 5/5 — My favorite pomodoro app

*2024-10-04, version 8.7*

This is definitely my favorite pomodoro app on my iPhone and Apple Watch. The interface is clean and it’s fully customizable. Love it!

### 5/5 — 5-Star Review for Pommie

*2023-12-28*

I've been using Pommie every single day, all day long, since I first downloaded it, and it's been a game-changer for my productivity. This app brilliantly employs a timer system that alternates focused work sessions with short breaks, culminating in a longer break after a set number of intervals. The design of Pommie is a standout feature - it's aesthetically pleasing, simplistic yet elegant, making it a joy to use. Its user-friendly interface ensures that you can dive right into maximizing your productivity without any hassle.

The simplicity of Pommie is its strongest suit, striking the perfect balance between functionality and minimalism. However, I'm also excited about the potential for new features in future updates. Despite its simplicity, Pommie has everything I need to stay focused and productive. I've been recommending it to everyone I know. In a nutshell, I absolutely love this app – it's a perfect blend of style and efficiency.

### 4/5 — Awesome but..

*2023-09-26*

Great app but I wish it supports dynamic island and live widget. It would be a perfect fit! Also instead of hand off, maybe sync all the timers via iCloud automatically? Wouldn’t mind paying for these features.

### 4/5 — The Best! But can be even better

*2023-04-25, version 8.7*

I have tried lots of pomodoro apps, but this one is the one I always come back to. It’s simple and easy to use yet packed with useful advanced features. Especially love the Shortcuts integration and the Lock Screen widget.
	However I really miss a option to turn on some kind of white noise/ticking sound when running the timer to further divide the work and break periods. That would open the possibility to follow the pomodoro without the need to wait for the alarm or even see the timer. Just a simple metronom would make this application two times as useful!
	But other than that, great job! It’s literally one of my favorite apps on the AppStore and it’s made my life much easier. The full version is 100% worth the price. Would recommend to everyone!

### 5/5 — Bester Pomodoro Timer

*2022-09-05*

Praktisches Widget, verschiedene Profile, konfigurierbare Alerts… Liebe die App 🥰

### 5/5 — Pomodoro watch app that ACTUALLY works

*2022-08-28*

Simple, clean, iPhone independent, does not stop counting randomly (like some other pomodoro app does), and solid looking watch widgets. It does the job, productivity improver.

## Frequently asked questions about Pommie

### What is Pommie - Pomodoro Timer?

Pommie is a productivity app designed to help users increase their focus and efficiency. It implements the Pomodoro Technique, structuring work into timed intervals followed by short breaks, with longer breaks after a set number of cycles.

### What are the key features of Pommie?

Key features include a simple, distraction-free interface, configurable work and break durations, audio and visual alerts, interactive notifications for control, a planner view, timer profiles for different tasks, and extensive Siri and Shortcuts integration. It also offers Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets.

### Is Pommie free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, Pommie is a free application. It does not appear to have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is Pommie compatible with?

Pommie is designed for iOS devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. It supports iPad multitasking, external display support, and Handoff between iOS and Mac devices.

### How can Pommie help with productivity?

By breaking down work into manageable, timed sessions with scheduled breaks, Pommie helps users maintain focus and avoid burnout. The structured approach encourages consistent effort and can lead to completing tasks more efficiently.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.7 — 2022-12-17

• Old notifications are removed when the app is opened.
• The app now requires at least iOS/iPadOS 13 and watchOS 6.0.

If you find Pommie useful, please rate or review it in the App Store, or recommend it to family, friends and colleagues. This makes a huge difference to me and the future of the app.

Thanks in advance,
Geoff.

### 8.6 — 2022-11-18

• Added External Display setting. Disabling this allows Stage Manager to be used on an external display when running the app on the device display.

If you find Pommie useful, please rate or review it in the App Store, or recommend it to family, friends and colleagues. This makes a huge difference to me and the future of the app.

Thanks in advance,
Geoff.

### 8.5 — 2022-10-20

• Lock screen widgets for showing the timer state (requires iOS 16.1).
• Improved support for latest iPhone and Watch devices.

If you find Pommie useful, please rate or review it in the App Store, or recommend it to family, friends and colleagues. This makes a huge difference to me and the future of the app.

Thanks in advance,
Geoff.

### 8.4 — 2022-09-08

• Improved integration with Shortcuts app.
• Actions for controlling the timer, getting its status and selecting a Timer Profile all provide an array of text strings which describe the timer status.
• Fixed minor layout issue at larger text sizes.


If you find Pommie useful, please rate or review it in the App Store, or recommend it to family, friends and colleagues. This makes a huge difference to me and the future of the app.

Thanks in advance,
Geoff.

### 8.3 — 2022-02-01

• Minor user interface improvement.

If you find Pommie useful, please rate or review it in the App Store, or recommend it to family, friends and colleagues. This makes a huge difference to me and the future of the app.

Thanks in advance,
Geoff.

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