Comparison

iPomodoro vs Ember

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

Head to head
About

iPomodoro

This app helps users focus and manage their study time using the Pomodoro Technique. It offers timed learning modes and task management to combat procrastination and improve efficiency. Enjoy an ad-free experience designed for focused learning.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro learning mode
  • Timed learning mode
  • Timed task mode
  • Study planning
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Distracted? procrastination? Efficient? Focus? iPomodoro (love tomato). The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method, founded by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. This method uses a timer to divide a work time of generally 25 minutes and a rest time of 5 minutes. Those time periods are called pomodori, which is the plural of the Italian word pomodoro. 【Function Introduction】 Pomodoro management and study planning, mom no longer has to worry about my study! No more distractions! No more delay! Efficient! Focus! , So that everyone can be more focused when studying, and learn quickly and easily get! [Three Features] 1. Pomodoro learning mode, using the Pomodoro Technique for learning, allowing you to combine work and rest! 2. Timed learning mode, learn according to the set time, learn as long as you want! 3. Timed task mode, countdown days, task records, daily learning tasks! Put an end to learning without goals! Satisfy your thirst for learning! Tomato learning Study using the Pomodoro Technique Timed learning Learn according to the set time Please do not Abandon treatment! study well You are still saved! Note: -Promise that there will never be advertising pop-ups in the app, to ensure that you are focused and have an excellent experience in the learning process! -If you have any questions or suggestions during use, please comment and feedback! Thanks for the support! Thank you! 【Note】 This project is now open source, welcome Star, Fork, and interested developers to improve it together: https://github.com/iHTCboy/iPomodoro-Flutter

About

Ember

Features
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Prop up your phone and it becomes a giant flip clock that keeps time while you study. Plan your day in time blocks, tap Start, and let Ember run every focus session on a clock you can read from across the room. A FOCUS TIMER YOU CAN SEE FROM ANYWHERE • Full-screen flip clock digits that flip in real time, not a tiny number in the corner • Countdown, stopwatch or Pomodoro: set focus and break rounds and Ember switches between them for you • Turn your phone sideways and the clock turns with it • Brightness control, auto-dim and an optional glow keep it easy on your eyes and your battery PLAN YOUR DAY IN TIME BLOCKS • Give every task a time, a length and a Start button • Add subtasks, notes, alerts and repeats • Finish a focus block and it ticks itself off in your plan • Keep your streak going as finished tasks fill in your calendar, day after day SEE WHERE YOUR HOURS GO • Day, week, month and year reports, split by activity • Your peak focus hours, plus average and longest sessions • A daily focus goal, with your progress always in view • Track Study, Deep Work, Reading, Exercise and Meditation, or add your own activities STAY ON TRACK OUTSIDE THE APP • Live Activities on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • A floating timer (Picture in Picture) that stays on top of other apps while a session runs • 10 Home Screen widgets, including a flip clock, calendars and world clocks A DESK CLOCK WORTH LOOKING AT • Use Ember as a desk or bedside clock between sessions • Show the time where you are or in cities around the world • 5 clock faces (Minimal, Marquee, Terminal, Ring and Flip) with 7 flip-panel finishes and your own digit and accent colors • Ambient sounds for focus: campfire, morning, sea, thunder and a ticking clock MADE FOR THE WAY YOU WORK Ember is built for students preparing for exams, writers, developers, designers and anyone who does their best work in focused sprints. A short setup shapes your session lengths and reminders around the hours you focus best. And a big, always-visible clock makes a simple visual timer for anyone with ADHD or anyone who loses track of time. FREE, WITH AN AD-FREE OPTION Every feature in Ember is free, and you don't need an account. Ember is supported by a few ads that only appear after you finish something, never in the middle of a session. Ember Pro removes them. Ember speaks 15 languages: English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Português, Русский, 日本語, 한국어, 中文, हिन्दी, Türkçe, Nederlands, Polski and Bahasa Indonesia. Ember Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://ember-focus.jabbarsales.xyz/terms Privacy Policy: https://ember-focus.jabbarsales.xyz/privacy

Screenshots

iPomodoro4 screens
Ember4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPomodoro at none against Ember's 2. iPomodoro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and device support 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. Ember sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iPomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPomodoro ships an update every 2 days, Ember every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
iPomodoro versus Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPomodoroEmber
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer天从 何ABUZAR MUNIR

In-app purchases

None

iPomodoro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ember

Subscriptions1
  • Ember Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Ember Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is iPomodoro free?
iPomodoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPomodoro or Ember have ads?
Ember shows ads; iPomodoro does not.
Which is updated more often, iPomodoro or Ember?
iPomodoro ships an update every 2 days, and Ember every 3 weeks. Most recently, iPomodoro was updated on October 10, 2026 and Ember on October 4, 2026.

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