Comparison

Pomodoro Planner vs James’ Pomodoro Timer

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Planner

Features
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Pomodoro Planner helps you turn work into timed focus sessions. Keep a searchable task list, start a Pomodoro-style timer from any task, and track weekly usage in Statistics. Need a plan? Task Adviser can generate one on device with Apple Intelligence when it is available — or you can add tasks yourself. Open Quote of the day for a real attributed quote matched to your current tasks. Quotes ship in the app and can quietly gain new lines from a public list when you are online; nothing about you is sent. Goals, plans, and focus history stay on this device. Pomodoro Planner does not track you or use analytics.

About

James’ Pomodoro Timer

Features
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Maximize your productivity with the Pomodoro Timer app! Designed to help you stay focused and work efficiently, this app uses the proven Pomodoro technique: work in intervals, followed by short breaks. Key features: • Simple, intuitive interface • Customizable work and break durations • Track progress with session history • Stay on top of tasks and improve focus • Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone looking to boost their productivity Download now and start working smarter, not harder! Stay focused, stay productive, and achieve your goals.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Planner4 screens
James’ Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: James’ Pomodoro Timer at 18.1 against Pomodoro Planner's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Pomodoro Planner versus James’ Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro PlannerJames’ Pomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiliia IvanovaJun Wang

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Planner

No in-app purchases

None

James’ Pomodoro Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Planner free?
Pomodoro Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is James’ Pomodoro Timer free?
James’ Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Planner or James’ Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Planner nor James’ Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

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