Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Unbound

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 helps you improve focus and productivity using the Pomodoro technique. It offers customizable work and break intervals with a distraction-free interface to help you manage your time effectively for work or study.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro and break lengths
  • Distraction-free minimalistic design
  • Support for short and long breaks
  • Time management using the Pomodoro method
  • Helps improve concentration and reduce stress
Features
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Pomodoro Timer is a focus timer for work and study: 25 minutes of work, a short break, and a long one every four rounds. You change any of those numbers. Nothing to sign up for. The timer runs against a fixed end time, so locking the screen, switching apps or iOS closing the app in the background does not stop it. WHAT IT DOES • Pomodoro timer with your own work, short break and long break lengths • Focus modes: ready-made presets and your own, each with its own lengths and sounds • Seven ambient sounds generated live — rain, forest, waves, fireplace and more • Live Activity and Dynamic Island: the phase and the time left on your Lock Screen • Home Screen widget • Stats by day and week: sessions finished and time focused • Auto-continue with a countdown before the next phase, or straight through • A notification the moment a session ends COMMON QUESTIONS Does the timer keep running with the screen locked? Yes. It counts against a fixed end time, so locking the phone, switching apps or even iOS closing the app in the background does not stop it. Leave notifications on and you get the alert when the session ends. Do I need an account? No. There is no login and no sign-up. Does it work offline? Yes. What is free and what is Premium? The timer, the breaks, the ambient sounds and the stats are free, with ads. Premium removes the ads and unlocks every focus mode and as many custom modes as you want. You can also unlock a mode temporarily by watching a short video. Can I change the 25 minutes? Yes, and the breaks too. The classic numbers are only the default. Where do I get help? Settings has a Help screen inside the app, with the questions people actually write in about. Terms of Use: https://masaapps360.com/pomodorotimer/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://masaapps360.com/pomodorotimer/privacy/

About

Unbound

Features
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Unbound helps you reduce digital distractions, stay focused and build better habits. Block distracting apps, adult content and attention-draining websites while creating focus routines that actually stick. FOCUS SESSIONS Start distraction-free focus sessions for work, study or deep concentration. Choose custom blocklists, set a duration and stay intentional with your time. FOCUS ROUTINES Create recurring focus schedules that automatically activate throughout the week. Protect your attention during work hours, study blocks or personal routines. APP BLOCKING Block selected apps or entire categories during focus sessions. Use iOS Screen Time integration to reduce impulsive app switching. SMART WEB PROTECTION Reduce distractions and limit adult content with system-level protection built into iPhone. Stay focused across browsers and private tabs without constantly relying on willpower. BUILD CONSISTENCY Every protected day and completed focus session helps grow your streak. Stay motivated, unlock milestones and track your progress over time. PRIVACY FIRST Everything runs locally on your device. Unbound does not track, store or sell your activity.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Unbound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Unbound at none against Pomodoro Timer's shown. Unbound also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Unbound sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 months, Unbound every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Unbound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerUnbound
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews5.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrima HdezMartin Marchionni

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Pomodoro PRO week sub$0.997 Days
  • Pomodoro PRO month sub$1.991 Month
  • Pomodoro PRO year sub$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pomodoro Pro Lifetime$28.99
3 purchases

Unbound

One-time3
  • Unbound Monthly$6.99
  • Unbound Yearly$29.99
  • Unbound Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unbound free?
Unbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Unbound have ads?
Pomodoro Timer shows ads; Unbound does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Unbound?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Unbound every 3 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Unbound on September 12, 2026.

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