Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Pomodoro Study Timer

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

This app offers a minimalist Pomodoro timer designed to boost productivity and well-being. It integrates focus sessions with stretching exercises and ambient sounds to enhance concentration and prevent burnout. Track your progress with detailed statistics and categorize your focus sessions for better insights.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro timer
  • Integrated stretching exercises
  • Ambient soundscapes for focus
  • Detailed focus statistics
  • Customizable focus categories
  • Ad-free experience
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## Loved and trusted by over 240,000 users worldwide Foca is a minimalist and ad-free Pomodoro timer. It combines a Pomodoro technique and stretching to keep you productive and healthy at work. ***Pomodoro Focus Timer*** - Customisable focus time. - Notification & vibration at the end of a Pomodoro. - Pause and resume Pomodoro. - Auto-Run mode. ***Ambient Sounds*** - White noise helps you to concentrate. - Various ambient sounds including Dawn Forest, Seashore, Berliner Cafe! ***Stretching Exercises*** - Simple stretching exercises after a focus session. - Vivid voice and illustration guidance. - Stretches of the neck, shoulder, back, hands, legs, and whole body. - Relieve office syndrome. ***Statistic Reports*** - Statistics of your focus time over time. - Distribution of your time on each Pomodoro category. ***Focus Categories*** - Create your own focus categories with names and colours you like. - Deeply integrated with Statistics Reports for better tracking of your focus performance. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ (standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA)).

About

Pomodoro Study Timer

Features
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Pomodoro Study Timer is a timer for practitioners of the Pomodoro Technique. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method. With the Pomodoro Study Timer app you can study more effectively. The study time interval is set to 20 minutes. You study 20 minutes and after this interval you'll take a 5 or 15 minutes break. The breaks are there to help you to recharge your focus. How to use Pomodoro Study Timer: Step 1: Study for 20 minutes. Step 2: Take a 5 minutes break. Step 3: Study again for 20 minutes. Step 4: Repeat the short break or take a 15 minutes break when needed. The design of Pomodoro Study Timer is minimalistic. You can change the color design by changing to Dark or Light mode. Within the app settings you can also change the language of the app. Features: - Start, Pause and Reset the interval for Study a Short Break or a Long Break. - Choose between two different color themes (changeable with the Dark and Light mode setting). - The App is kept as simple as possible to keep the user from distracting. - Change the language of the app. Upgrade to the Pro version: - This unlocks the Short and Long Break timer buttons. POMODORO STUDY TIMER APP PREMIUM USD $0.99 per month USD $7.99 per year The price varies by location. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once it has been renewed. You can manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. If you like the app, please rate and review it. We are very happy to hear from you. For questions. Do not hesitate and mail to contact@appsbyab.com For support help or comments. Privacy Policy: https://www.appsbyab.com/privacy-policy-study-timer Terms of Use: https://www.appsbyab.com/terms-of-use-study-timer

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Pomodoro Study Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pomodoro Timer and Pomodoro Study Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pomodoro Study Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pomodoro Timer versus Pomodoro Study Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerPomodoro Study Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.6
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYating Luaaron balrak

Bugs and requests

Pomodoro Timer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Session progress not saved when app is closed or phone dies
  • No notifications or sounds when focus session ends
  • Cannot configure background notification settings
  • Focus time slider does not allow setting less than 10 minutes
  • App causes high CPU usage/performance issues
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  • Timer does not count in background (older versions)
  • Upgraded to Pro but did not receive Pro version
  • No response from customer service

Requested features

12 requests
  • Widget option
  • Ability to choose own playlist for background sounds
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Different sounds for session end/break start
  • More calming sounds (ASMR, brown noise, piano music)
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  • Add a to-do list
  • Way to change categories
  • Option to buy specific features instead of the whole app (already exists for some features)
  • Daily stats for analytics
  • Ability to continue sessions after phone dies/app is closed
  • Fix notification issues
  • Allow focus times less than 10 minutes

Pomodoro Study Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Foca Plus macOS (per month)$1.991 Month
  • Foca Plus macOS (per year)$9.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock customisable categories$2.99
  • Unlock full statistics reports$2.99
  • Unlock customizable auto-run$2.99
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  • Unlock extra ambient sound$4.99
  • Lifetime Purchase$9.99
  • Lifetime Purchase on macOS$14.99
2 purchases

Pomodoro Study Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access$0.991 Month
  • Pro Access$7.991 Year

Questions

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

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