Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs DayPace

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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Tasker is a Pomodoro timer for studying, deep work and beating procrastination. Pick a task, start a focus session and let the timer keep you on track, with short and long breaks that protect your energy. WHY TASKER β€’ Pomodoro technique: focused intervals followed by real breaks. β€’ ADHD-friendly: one big timer, one clear next step, no clutter. β€’ Beat procrastination: split big work into sessions that are easy to start. β€’ Build momentum: reach your daily target and see your focus add up. FEATURES β€’ Custom focus, short break and long break lengths, plus a daily target β€’ Tasks with icons and notes – switch what you work on in one tap β€’ Live Activity countdown on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island β€’ Apple Watch app that follows your iPhone settings β€’ Session-end alerts with quick actions – start your break or the next session right from the notification β€’ Daily focus reminders at the times and on the days you choose β€’ iCloud sync between your devices β€’ Works offline, with light and dark themes TASKER PRO β€’ Unlimited focus sessions and tasks (the free plan includes 3 sessions a day and 3 tasks) β€’ Statistics: daily, weekly and monthly focus history β€’ Focus blocker: block distracting apps and websites during focus sessions (uses Screen Time) Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them at any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://flexidev.app/apps/tasker/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DayPace

Features
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DayPace is a calm, personal work-hours tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch. Track your workday without turning it into a spreadsheet. Start work, pause for breaks, resume, and finish with one tap. Forgot to tap? Add the time you meant with a simple β€œAt…” entry. DayPace gives you a clear daily dashboard with your current state, worked time, break time, remaining time, target progress, and a complete-by estimate. Set your daily target, then let the app keep the record clean. The timeline turns your day into something you can actually understand: work blocks, break blocks, a Now marker, and a target marker. Tap a block or entry to safely edit or delete a mistaken time. On Apple Watch, DayPace is built for quick wrist-based tracking. Start work, start breaks, resume, and finish without pulling out your phone. A Watch complication shows today’s progress from the watch face. Your hours stay backed up with private iCloud backup and recovery. Phone and Watch sync are designed to be clear and reviewable, with simple conflict handling when device timelines disagree. DayPace also includes a Data & Backup screen with iCloud status, pending events, CSV export, JSON backup export, and JSON import. DayPace Pro unlocks tracking, Apple Watch access, backup, and timeline editing. If Pro access lapses, your saved hours remain visible and exportable. Simple by design: one job, clear hours, no clients, projects, invoices, or payroll clutter. Your workday, clearly kept. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ DayPace Terms: https://josealb.github.io/daypace/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://josealb.github.io/daypace/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
DayPace4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pomodoro Timer and DayPace are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and DayPace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, DayPace every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pomodoro Timer versus DayPace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerDayPace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaldemar FiedorowiczJose Alberto Soler Garcia

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Year
2 purchases

DayPace

Subscriptions2
  • DayPace Pro Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • DayPace Pro Annual14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayPace free?
DayPace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or DayPace have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor DayPace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or DayPace?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and DayPace every 11 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 21, 2026 and DayPace on October 25, 2026.

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