Comparison

Zen vs PomodoroTimer+

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

Head to head
About

Zen

A minimalist timer designed to improve focus through structured work and break intervals. It uses calming Japanese-inspired visuals and ambient sounds to create a peaceful work environment, helping users build better focus habits without distractions.

Highlights
  • Minimalist Pomodoro timer
  • Japanese-inspired visual scenes
  • Ambient sound cues for focus and breaks
  • Customizable focus and break durations
  • Keeps display awake
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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A calmer way to focus. Zen is a minimalist Pomodoro timer that helps you build better focus habits. Work in focused intervals, take short breaks, and repeat. It’s a simple way to bring a little more structure and calm to your day. Watch time flow, not count down. Instead of watching numbers tick away, watch a brushstroke slowly fill a beautiful Japanese-inspired scene. A gentle, visual way to see time passing without the pressure of a countdown. Find your rhythm. Choose your own focus and break durations, then let gentle sounds guide you through each session: - Focus: Soft rain accompanies your work session. - Break: A low, distant rumble signals it’s time to take a breather. - Back to focus: Birds signal the end of your break and the start of your next session. Less distraction, more focus. Explore five calming scenes, enjoy thoughtfully designed ambient sounds, and keep your display awake so your artwork stays in view. No dashboards, complicated statistics or unnecessary clutter. Just a beautiful timer to help you slow down, settle in and focus.

About

PomodoroTimer+

Enhance your focus with this productivity tool based on the Pomodoro Technique. It offers a simple interface for setting work and break timers, automatic switching, and customizable notifications to help you work efficiently.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Simple UI with easy timer settings
  • Automatic work/rest switching
  • Customizable notification settings (sound, vibration)
  • Pause, resume, and reset functions
  • Last timer time auto-saved
  • Lock screen notifications
Features
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Pomodoro Timer" to enhance concentration Pomodoro Timer" is an application developed to improve concentration. It is based on the Pomodoro Technique, a work method that allows you to maintain concentration by repeatedly working for a certain period of time and then taking a break for a certain period of time. By using this application, you can be aware of your work time and work efficiently. Simple UI One of the features of this application is its simple UI. The timer time can be set on the main screen, and the design is very user-friendly. In addition, notification settings such as vibration, sound, and dark mode can be easily configured. Users can choose the notification settings that suit them best and create a more comfortable work environment. Automatic switching between work and rest In addition, automatic switching between work and rest is possible. After making settings, pressing the start button immediately starts the timer, and easy timer operations such as pause, resume, and reset buttons are available. Pressing the reset button allows the timer time to be set again, and the last timer time set is automatically saved. The next time the timer is started, simply press the start button. This feature allows you to concentrate on your work without stress. The perfect app for studying and working This application is ideal for studying, learning, and working. Just press the start button to start immediately, and you can also count the number of sets. It also allows for flexible notification settings: sound only, vibration only, notification only, and so on. This allows you to create a work environment that suits you. Using this application, you can work efficiently and with a sense of time. By switching between work and rest, you can maintain your concentration. Notifications appear on your smartphone's lock screen, so you don't have to keep it open all the time. This feature eliminates the need to operate your smartphone while you are working, allowing you to work more stress-free. Regular updates Bug fixes and additional functions are regularly updated. This allows users to use the app comfortably. An application that supports efficient work In general, "Pomodoro Timer" has many excellent features, including a simple and easy-to-use UI, flexible notification settings, and automatic switching between work and rest. This app is very easy to use and supports efficient work with all the necessary features for studying and working. Use this app to create a comfortable work environment, improve your concentration, and work more efficiently. Since my day job is a physical therapist and I also create other apps, We hope you will take a look at our collection of apps from the settings screen. Thank you for your continued support.

Screenshots

Zen4 screens
PomodoroTimer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PomodoroTimer+ at 5.0 against Zen's 4.5. PomodoroTimer+ also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). Zen's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PomodoroTimer+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen ships an update every 6 months, PomodoroTimer+ every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zen versus PomodoroTimer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenPomodoroTimer+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAn Trinhryo muranaka

Customer experience

Zen

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

PomodoroTimer+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Zen

No in-app purchases

None

PomodoroTimer+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen free?
Zen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PomodoroTimer+ free?
PomodoroTimer+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zen or PomodoroTimer+?
PomodoroTimer+ is rated higher. Zen averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PomodoroTimer+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Zen or PomodoroTimer+ have ads?
Neither Zen nor PomodoroTimer+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen or PomodoroTimer+?
Zen ships an update every 6 months, and PomodoroTimer+ every 10 days. Most recently, Zen was updated on November 3, 2026 and PomodoroTimer+ on November 3, 2026.

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