Comparison

Pomodoro vs Study Blocker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pomodoro

Enhance your focus and productivity with a timer that breaks work into intervals. This app helps you manage tasks using the Pomodoro technique, offering customizable timers, relaxing sounds, and progress tracking. It supports various Apple devices and works offline.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro technique timer
  • Customizable intervals
  • Relaxing sound player
  • iOS widgets and Apple Watch support
  • Task management
  • Progress tracking
  • White noise integration
Features
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The Best Pomodoro Application. Work with this app to improve your productivity by breaking up after each working period. Features - Timer list - Relaxing sound player - iOS14 Widgets Support - Apple Watch Complications - White noises are played with timer - Customizable timer style & background image - Customizable settings for your working interval and short, long break interval - Offline mode - Dark mode - Manager your task using Pomodoro technique - Focus with white noise sounds - Track your progress - Background scheduling and notification - Support Working on backgrounds - Voice Feedback after finishing work and break - Universal app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch Feedback email - jason@delightroom.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Study Blocker

Features
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This is allows you to block distractions like Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Unlike other apps, you can ONLY unblock your apps once you show the app PROOF of your studying. Focus Pro subscription required for unlimited focus sessions, automatic blocks, and proof-based app unlocks. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/miedz-studios-privacy-policy/home

Screenshots

Pomodoro4 screens
Study Blocker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Study Blocker at none against Pomodoro's shown. Study Blocker also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Pomodoro's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Study Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro ships an update monthly, Study Blocker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pomodoro versus Study Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoroStudy Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDelightApps Corp.DAVID MATTHEW MIEDZYBRODZKI

Bugs and requests

Pomodoro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Timer stops counting when switching apps
  • Notifications not working consistently
  • Premium features not functioning as expected
  • App crashing or freezing on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to sync timers across devices
  • More customization options for backgrounds and sounds
  • Improved statistics and reporting
  • Better support and communication from developers

Study Blocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pomodoro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Club$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro - premium$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Tip$0.99
  • Premium$7.99
  • Lifetime premium$9.99
4 purchases

Study Blocker

Subscriptions4
  • Focus Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$14.997 Days
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  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomodoro free?
Pomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study Blocker free?
Study Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro or Study Blocker have ads?
Pomodoro shows ads; Study Blocker does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro or Study Blocker?
Pomodoro ships an update monthly, and Study Blocker every 5 days. Most recently, Pomodoro was updated on November 12, 2026 and Study Blocker on November 10, 2026.

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