Comparison

Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Proofly

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Focus Timer

This app combines a minimalist timer with a to-do list to enhance focus and productivity. It utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to help users manage tasks and work sessions effectively, offering customizable breaks and session lengths. Real-time syncing ensures your progress is available across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus and break sessions
  • Integrated to-do list with task pinning
  • Apple Watch app with complications
  • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
  • Real-time iCloud sync
  • Focus session statistics and heatmap
Features
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Focus better. Do more. One beautifully simple app. Pomodoro Focus Timer combines a clean, minimal work timer with a built-in to-do list — so you can plan your tasks and stay focused without juggling separate apps. Built on the proven Pomodoro Technique, it helps you work and study with minimal distraction and maximum productivity, whether you're at the office, in class, or working from home. No clutter. No noise. Just you and your next focus session. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add the tasks you want to work on 2. Pin a task to keep it front and center 3. Start the timer (the classic 25 minutes — or set your own) 4. Take a 5-minute break when it rings (fully customizable) 5. Mark your task complete and repeat A TIMER THAT WORKS THE WAY YOU DO • Customizable focus sessions, short breaks, and long breaks • Auto-start your next break or session — stay in flow, hands-free • Long breaks after every few sessions, on your schedule • Pause, skip, or reset anytime • Keep-screen-on mode and optional completion sounds • A simple, minimal timer that gets out of your way BUILT-IN TO-DO LIST • Add, edit, reorder, and complete tasks in seconds • Pin your most important task to the timer screen • Swipe to complete — or check tasks off right from a widget • Your tasks, always in sync across your devices FULL APPLE WATCH APP • Start, pause, stop, and skip the timer from your wrist • Add tasks and mark them complete — no iPhone needed • Watch face complications for timer, tasks, and your streak • Use your watch as a remote for the timer on your phone WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets for timer, tasks, and stats • Live Activity + Dynamic Island — see your countdown and pinned task at a glance • Control Center timer toggle (iOS 18) • Tap to play, pause, skip, or complete a task right from a widget STATS THAT KEEP YOU MOTIVATED • Track focus sessions for today and all-time • Current streak and best streak • GitHub-style activity heatmap • Scrubbable charts by day, week, month, and year • See your most-worked-on tasks and personalized insights SIRI SHORTCUTS • "Hey Siri, start a focus timer" — go completely hands-free SYNCS EVERYWHERE • Real-time iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch • Your tasks, settings, and stats follow you everywhere MADE TO BLEND IN • Beautiful Dark Mode everywhere • 8 accent colors to match your style • Clean, distraction-free design Whether you're studying for exams, powering through deep work, or just trying to beat procrastination, Pomodoro Focus Timer is the simple, minimal productivity companion that keeps you on track. Terms of Use: https://pawan.info/legal/pomodoro/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://pawan.info/legal/pomodoro/privacy.html

About

Proofly

Features
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Proofly is a calm, premium place to keep your purchase records organized. Scan or import receipts, review AI-filled purchase details, store proof of purchase, and keep track of the dates that matter most — including returns, warranties, and renewals. Instead of digging through emails, screenshots, camera roll folders, or paper receipts, Proofly helps you keep everything in one structured place. What you can do with Proofly: - Scan or import receipts and save them to a purchase record - Review AI-filled purchase details before saving them - Store receipt images and documents alongside each purchase - Track return, warranty, and renewal deadlines - Set reminders so important dates do not slip past you - Keep purchases easy to find in a clean archive - Edit details manually whenever you want - Continue with OCR or manual entry if you do not want to rely on AI Built for clarity and control Proofly is designed to help you stay organized without turning your purchases into a mess of notes, screenshots, and forgotten dates. The app gives you a structured way to manage purchase information while keeping the review step in your hands. Local-first by design Proofly is built with a local-first approach, so your purchase records, receipt images, and attachments are intended to stay on your device by default. When you use AI receipt extraction, receipt images are processed so structured details can be returned for your review. Who Proofly is for Proofly is ideal for people who want to: - keep better track of receipts - stay ahead of return windows - remember warranty deadlines - manage renewals more confidently - reduce manual admin around everyday purchases Whether you are saving proof of purchase for electronics, home items, subscriptions, travel purchases, or everyday shopping, Proofly helps you keep the important details together and easy to access. Proofly Pro Proofly offers an optional Pro subscription for users who want more AI-powered receipt reading. Free users can still continue with OCR and manual entry. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens
Proofly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pomodoro Focus Timer at 6 against Proofly's 1. Proofly's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Focus Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Proofly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomodoro Focus Timer versus Proofly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro Focus TimerProofly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (294 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings294 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPawanpreet SinghThicle Sarl-S

Bugs and requests

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Timer doesn't work when screen is off or app is in background
  • Apple Watch notifications don't arrive until app is reopened
  • Pause/resume function doesn't actually pause the timer
  • App crashes occasionally
  • Tasks with similar names don't create properly
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  • Pomodoro counter resets at 500
  • Creating tasks can be glitchy
  • Timer doesn't stay running on Apple Watch
  • Notification doesn't trigger until app is opened

Requested features

15 requests
  • Dark theme/dark mode
  • Vibration option on timer completion
  • Horizontal/landscape mode support
  • Background sound options (rain, ocean waves, etc.)
  • Customizable notification sounds and volume
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  • Statistics and activity tracking (daily/weekly/monthly charts)
  • Task history and suggestions
  • Continuous timer option
  • App blocker for distraction prevention
  • Mac version with sync capability
  • Donation option in app
  • Tips section for Pomodoro technique
  • Reset to default button
  • Queue tasks from timer screen
  • Keep timer running when app is closed

Proofly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pomodoro Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Snack-Sized Tip$3.99
  • Lunch-sized Tip$9.99
  • Pizza-sized Tip$14.99
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  • Pomodoro Pro - Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Proofly

Subscriptions2
  • Proofly Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Proofly Pro Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proofly free?
Proofly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Focus Timer or Proofly have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Focus Timer nor Proofly shows ads.

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