Taimer vs Pomodoro Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Taimer
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■ タイマー機能の設定 ・休憩を手動で開始するかどうか【手動がオススメ】 ・集中時間終了時の通知の有無【通知しないのがオススメ】 ・通知音の有無(バイブレーションのみも可能) ■ 見た目の設定(カスタマイズ) ・集中時間と休憩時間 ・集中時間の円の色(時計の針の色) ・休憩時間の円の色 ・タイマーに時計を表示するかどうか ・タイマーに残り時間を表示するかどうか ■ タイマーの止め方 円や軌跡をタップすることで、一時停止ボタンと停止ボタンが表示されます。
Pomodoro Timer
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You decide to focus, but before you know it, you have opened social media or a video app—— Has that ever happened to you? It does not mean your willpower is weak. Many apps today, especially social media apps, are designed to make you open them almost without thinking. Deskmate helps you move from time spent unconsciously to time you choose for yourself. Deskmate does not rely on willpower alone. Just start the timer—— That is your switch into focus. Open only the apps you need for focus, and block the others with Deep Focus. Instead of trying to resist every time, protect your focus time with a simple system. Deskmate is an app that quietly supports you in choosing how to use your time. 【Key Features】 ■ Horizontal digital clock Place it on your desk and display the time in a clean, beautiful way. Use it as a signal to enter focus mode. ■ Pomodoro timer Automatically repeats the cycle of “25 minutes of focus + 5 minutes of break.” Work and break times can be adjusted freely. ■ Stopwatch Simply measure the time you spend studying, working, reading, or preparing for exams. ■ Deep Focus Blocks selected apps, such as social media or video apps, while you are focusing. It helps protect your focus through a system, without relying on willpower alone. All features are ad-free. Deskmate does not show anything that interrupts your concentration. 【Recommended for】 People who try to focus but end up checking social media People who want to spend steady time studying, working, reading, or preparing for exams People who find it hard to stay focused while working or studying at home People looking for a quiet app with no ads 【Place it on your desk and change the atmosphere】 Deskmate is designed for horizontal use. No flashy decorations. No distracting ads. A simple design that blends into your desk. An app you may naturally leave on your desk every day. A quiet companion for your workspace. 【Prevent “I opened social media without noticing” with a system】 When you are about to open a social app out of habit, or drift into a video app without thinking, Deep Focus helps. The apps you choose to block cannot be opened during focus time. You do not have to rely on willpower every time. Deskmate helps prevent those detours for you. Your focus time stays yours. 【Get started】 Deskmate is free to download. Add a quiet tool to your desk and your focus. You decide how to use your time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomodoro Timer at fortnightly against Taimer's every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Taimer ships an update every 3 months, Pomodoro Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Taimer | Pomodoro Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | taichi miki | kosuke nagadori |
In-app purchases
Taimer
No in-app purchases
Pomodoro Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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