Comparison

Timers vs Pomodoro Technique

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

Head to head
About

Timers

Create and run sequential timers for workouts, focus sessions, or any routine. Save and reuse your custom timer groups with customizable intervals, sounds, and notifications. Core features are free, with an option to remove ads via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Run timers in sequence
  • Save and reuse routines
  • Customizable intervals and sounds
  • Background notifications
  • Dark Mode support
  • One-time ad removal purchase
Features
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Workout, rest, repeat. Focus, break, repeat. Timers runs multiple timers automatically in sequence. Save them as a group, set how many times to repeat, and reuse your routine. Core features are free; ad removal is a one-time purchase. ■ Run timers in sequence Combine intervals such as 20 seconds of exercise and 10 seconds of rest, or 25 minutes of focus and a 5-minute break. Set a repeat count for each group. ■ Save your everyday routines Reuse groups for studying, workouts, stretching, or cooking. Templates and duplication help you set up another routine without starting from scratch. ■ Notifications, speech, and countdowns While the app is open, sounds, speech, and countdowns help you follow your routine. In the background or with the screen locked, notifications alert you. Notifications must be enabled in your device settings. Notification sounds depend on your device settings. ■ Make it your own Set durations, names, repeat counts, and sounds. Advance notices, auto-lock control, active timer badges, and Dark Mode are also available. ■ Remove ads with a one-time purchase Core features are free. Premium removes ads with a single purchase, not a subscription. Restore your purchase using the Apple Account you used to buy it. Keep your daily routine together, one group at a time.

About

Pomodoro Technique

This app implements a time management technique to enhance sustained concentration. It uses a simple cycle of work and rest periods to boost productivity. Designed for immediate use, it allows users to start working instantly upon launching.

Highlights
  • Focus timer
  • Work intervals
  • Rest intervals
  • Simple interface
  • Start work immediately
Features
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Pomodoro Technique is a time management technique for sustained concentration. By repeating 25 minutes of work time and 5 minutes of rest time, you can improve the efficiency of your work. By eliminating all unnecessary functions, Pomodoro Timer allows you to start working right away with the touch of a button after launching the application. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS ・Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. ・Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. ・Account will be charged for renewal within 24hours of the end of the renewal will be provided. ・Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. ・You can cancel your subscription by entering the following address: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 PRIVACY POLICY We take your privacy very seriously. ・Your data is not shared, The data is saved only your device. ・We Collect anonymous app usage statistics and crashes reports. All data is anonymous and is only used to fix bugs, crashes, and improve the app. ・If you have any questions about these Terms or the Services, please use our contact form. TERMS OF USE Your use of the app and services are at your own risk. The app and services are provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind. We hereby disclaim all other warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. PRIVACY POLICY https://katonobo.com/pomodoro-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Timers4 screens
Pomodoro Technique4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timers at every 5 days against Pomodoro Technique's every 2 months. Timers also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 48%). Pomodoro Technique's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, 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. Timers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pomodoro Technique sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pomodoro Technique holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Timers's written reviews are positive against 48% of Pomodoro Technique's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timers ships an update every 5 days, Pomodoro Technique every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Timers versus Pomodoro Technique: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimersPomodoro Technique
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (49 ratings)4.9 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews — better47.8% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoNoboru Kato

Customer experience

Timers

All ratings49 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral10.2%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative14.1%

Pomodoro Technique

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral13.0%
Negative39.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timers

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
2 purchases

Pomodoro Technique

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Timers free?
Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Technique free?
Pomodoro Technique is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timers or Pomodoro Technique?
Pomodoro Technique is rated higher. Timers averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Pomodoro Technique averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.
Do Timers or Pomodoro Technique have ads?
Both Timers and Pomodoro Technique show ads.
Which is updated more often, Timers or Pomodoro Technique?
Timers ships an update every 5 days, and Pomodoro Technique every 2 months. Most recently, Timers was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pomodoro Technique on November 3, 2026.

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