Comparison

Scott's Pomo Timer vs Minimum Timer

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

Head to head
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Scott's Pomo Timer

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One day build: Pomodoro timer Set timers (that run in the background) For 25 minutes(work timer), 15 minutes(long break) and 5 minutes(short break) What is a Pomodoro timer? "The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks.ย  " -Wikipedia

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Minimum Timer

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This digital timer features a simple, unadorned, and serene design. It is ideal for concentrating on study or work and has the minimum necessary functions. // How to operate // - Tap the remaining time display on the timer to switch to setting mode. - Press the triangle marks above and below the time display to set the remaining time on the timer. - Tap on an empty area of the screen to exit setting mode and start the timer. // Other Functions // - The timer time can be set up to 99 hours and 59 minutes in increments of 1 minute. - The alarm tone can be selected from 78 different tones. Touch the tone name or the tool button on the right to move to the selection screen. - Tap the bell icon to turn the alarm ON/OFF. - Tap the seconds display while the timer is in progress to toggle the seconds display on and off. However, the seconds display will appear when there is less than one minute remaining, even if the seconds display is hidden. - Tap the seconds display during setting to toggle the seconds setting in increments of 10 seconds. - If you switch to setting mode while the timer is in progress or after it has ended, the set time will be displayed in the lower right corner. Tap this to immediately repeat with the previous timer setting. - The current time display in the lower left corner can be switched to "12 hours," "24 hours," or "not displayed" by tapping it. - The display of the remaining time on the timer can be moved up, down, left, or right with a finger. - Vertical and horizontal screen rotation is supported. - The text size can be adjusted in steps by pressing buttons such as "2X" and "3X". - Tap the color icon in the setting mode to select from 10 background colors. These are the operations and main functions of this digital timer. Please use this simple yet functional timer for more efficient time management.

Screenshots

Scott's Pomo Timer3 screens
Minimum Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scott's Pomo Timer at none against Minimum Timer's 1. Scott's Pomo Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Minimum Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Minimum Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scott's Pomo Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scott's Pomo Timer ships an update every 11 months, Minimum Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Scott's Pomo Timer versus Minimum Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScott's Pomo TimerMinimum Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott HarrisonMihoko Araki

In-app purchases

None

Scott's Pomo Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimum Timer

One-time1
  • Minimum Timer with no ads$0.99

Questions

Is Scott's Pomo Timer free?
Scott's Pomo Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minimum Timer free?
Minimum Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scott's Pomo Timer or Minimum Timer have ads?
Minimum Timer shows ads; Scott's Pomo Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Scott's Pomo Timer or Minimum Timer?
Scott's Pomo Timer ships an update every 11 months, and Minimum Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Scott's Pomo Timer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Minimum Timer on October 19, 2026.

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