Comparison

Pomodoro Study Timer vs Winston

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Study Timer

Enhance concentration and productivity with a comprehensive tool that combines a Pomodoro timer, task management, and ambient sounds. Block distractions, track progress with insightful reports, and build better habits for focused study and work sessions.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Timer & Focus Sessions
  • Task Manager (To-Do List)
  • Statistics & Productivity Insights
  • Ambient Sounds & White Noise
  • App Blocking
  • Cross-Device Sync
  • Interactive Home Screen Widgets
Features
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Discipline today, freedom tomorrow. Boost your productivity with the #1 Pomodoro Timer, Study & Focus App – combining task management, ambient sounds, and smart reminders to help you concentrate, study smarter, and achieve more. Perfect for students, professionals, and creators who want to stay disciplined, avoid procrastination, and build better habits. Core Features Pomodoro Timer & Focus Sessions – Classic focus cycles with customizable durations to improve study and work efficiency Task Manager (To-Do List) – Organize your day, create tasks, and track progress like a personal planner Statistics & Productivity Insights – Visual reports to measure study time, work efficiency, and long-term habits Ambient Sounds & White Noise – Stay focused with relaxing background sounds and binaural beats App Blocking – Block distracting apps and social media during study or work sessions Dark Mode & Daily Reminders – Stay consistent day and night with smart notifications Interactive Home Screen Widgets – Start timers, check tasks, and track focus directly from your iPhone Extra Features Live Activities & Dynamic Island – Track focus sessions in real time on iPhone Apple Watch App – Start, pause, and manage Pomodoro sessions from your wrist iPad Productivity Mode – Perfect for multitasking and managing bigger projects Cross-Device Sync – Keep your progress updated across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch Why Choose This Productivity App? Beat procrastination and stay motivated Focus deeply with the proven Pomodoro Technique Build consistent study and work routines Increase concentration for exams, projects, and creative work Stay productive anywhere, anytime Your personal productivity companion is here – the ultimate Pomodoro Timer, Study App, and Focus Booster in one. Stay consistent today, so you can enjoy the freedom of tomorrow. #This app may require additional purchases to access certain content or features. Premium Subscriptions: Weekly Subscription with 3-Day Trial Annual Subscription Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: - The payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless the auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of your selected subscription. - Your subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your App Store Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://sunshine-dev.com/?page_id=98

About

Winston

Features
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Your phone, on your side. Winston is a goal tracker with teeth. Set a focus period and iOS itself blocks the apps you didn't allow, even when Winston is closed. Everything else lives in one calm place: your day, your habits, your books, your training week. FOCUS Plan when to protect your attention. Each period blocks everything except the apps you allow on it, enforced by Screen Time rather than by willpower. Periods repeat on the weekdays you choose, so deep work can end when the weekend starts. TODAY The whole day on one screen: your schedule, how much of it is protected, and what comes next. LEARNING Books and courses, with the progress you actually made. Put a course on a weekly schedule and it shows up on your day. HEALTH A weekly training plan, and the small habits worth keeping. Tick them off today; they reset for tomorrow. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking. Winston never learns which apps you have or open; the list of what stays allowed lives with iOS on your device. Your goals sync to your own account, so they follow you to a new phone. Sign in with Apple when you want that, and delete your account from inside the app whenever you choose. Winston is free.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Study Timer4 screens
Winston4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Winston at none against Pomodoro Study Timer's 4. Winston also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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 Study Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Winston asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Study Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Winston every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomodoro Study Timer versus Winston: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro Study TimerWinston
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunshine Software LabsMarco Tulio Teixeira

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pomodoro Study Timer

Subscriptions4
  • 7 Day Free Then Get Premium$9.991 Year
  • 3 Days Free Trial Monthly VIP$9.991 Month
  • 3 Days Free Trial Weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • 7 Days Free Trial Annual VIP$29.991 Year
None

Winston

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Study Timer free?
Pomodoro Study Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Winston free?
Winston is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Study Timer or Winston have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Study Timer nor Winston shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Study Timer or Winston?
Pomodoro Study Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Winston every 11 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Study Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Winston on November 6, 2026.

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