Comparison

QingCal vs Pomodoro Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

QingCal

This app helps you organize your daily tasks, set goals, and manage your time effectively. It offers features for planning by year, month, and week, along with data statistics to track your progress and review your performance.

Highlights
  • Daily to-do list creation
  • Year, month, and week planning
  • Task completion tracking
  • Data statistics and review
  • Habit formation support
  • Reminders and notifications
Features
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QingCal is a lightweight to-do app designed to help you plan your day, stay focused, capture notes, and organize shopping lists. As a practical assistant for productivity, goal management, habit building, and everyday organization, QingCal includes the following features: [Menu Bar App] QingCal lives in your menu bar, so you can quickly add tasks and update their status at any time. [Daily To-Dos] Add tasks directly without extra pop-ups. Completed tasks automatically move to the top and remain easy to scan with checkbox-based indexing. Finished tasks are automatically moved to history the next day. [Yearly, Monthly, and Weekly Plans] Create plans across different time ranges, including year, month, and week, so you can review progress at any time and keep your work rhythm under control. [Statistics] See daily completion trends and tag distribution at a glance, making your effort and progress more visible. [Quick Notes] Add notes instantly from the menu bar icon and keep ideas nearby whenever you need them. QingCal also supports mobile sync, so your notes stay with you across devices. [Pomodoro Timer] Work through your daily task plan with more structure and keep your pace under control with the built-in Pomodoro timer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Enhance your work and study sessions with a minimalist Pomodoro timer. Customize session lengths, track your progress, and maintain focus with a distraction-free interface. Achieve your goals with effective time management.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Timer
  • Flip Clock design
  • Customizable session lengths
  • Minimalist interface
  • Productivity tracker
Features
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Welcome to our amazing Focus & Productivity App, designed to supercharge your work and study sessions. This powerful Pomodoro Timer is packed with features to help you stay on track and achieve your goals. With our app, simply set the duration, dive into your tasks, and experience unstoppable focus. Do you often find yourself losing focus? Do distractions derail your work or study flow? Step into a world of effective time management with the Pomodoro Flip Clock - a minimalist, distraction-free timer that facilitates your work, study, or any activity that demands your undivided attention. Harness the power of the Pomodoro Technique - a time-proven method to boost productivity and keep your focus sharp. Set your timer for 25-minute work sessions with a 5-minute break in between, or customize the session lengths to fit your own rhythm. Watch as your productivity increases and your work or study flow improves. Key features include: #1 Pomodoro Timer: Just flip the tomato to start your sessions. Track your time, stay focused, and enjoy the satisfaction of productive work or study sessions. #2 Flip Clock: Elegant, visually appealing flip clock to help you manage time better. Watch the minutes flip by as you immerse yourself in work or study. #3 Customizable Session Lengths: Adjust your focus sessions and breaks to best suit your personal productivity rhythms. #4 Minimalist Design: Clean, clutter-free interface that makes it easy for you to concentrate on what truly matters. #5 Productivity Tracker: Keep an eye on your productivity trends and make changes to your work or study habits as needed. The Pomodoro Technique is a well-structured time management method designed to maximize productivity and focus. Here's a quick tutorial on how to use it: SELECT A TASK: Choose a task or set of tasks you intend to work on, whether it be studying for an exam or a work-related project. SET THE POMODORO TIMER: Using a traditional timer, flip clock, or a tomato-shaped timer (pomodoro), set a 25-minute session. This is your time to focus on the selected task without interruption. WORK ON THE TASK: Dedicate the next 25 minutes entirely to your chosen task. If a distraction pops up, write it down for later and immediately get back to your task. END WORK WHEN THE TIMER ENDS: As soon as your pomodoro timer rings, stop working. This marks the end of one "Pomodoro" session. TAKE A SHORT BREAK: After completing a pomodoro, take a 5-minute break. This allows your mind to rest and prepares you for the next session. Repeat the Process: After your break, reset the timer and begin another 25-minute focus session. LONG BREAKS: After completing four pomodoros, take a longer break—usually 15 to 30 minutes. This helps to prevent burnout and maintains a high level of productivity. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: Keep track of the number of pomodoros you complete in a day. This provides a clear picture of your productivity flow. REMEMBER, the goal of the Pomodoro Technique is not to finish tasks—it's to work on them with full attention and without distractions. By breaking your work into manageable intervals (pomodoros), you train your brain to focus for short periods and improve your attention span over time. Download Pomodoro Flip Clock today, and let the humble tomato help you optimize your time, maximize your focus, and boost your productivity. This is more than just a clock; it's a lifestyle upgrade. Whether you are deep into your work, studying for exams, or simply want to manage your time better, Pomodoro Flip Clock is your key to a more focused, productive, and fulfilling life. Experience the joy of being in the flow - download now! Terms and Conditions: https://viliusbundulas.wixsite.com/youcan---pomodoro-fo/termsof-use Privacy Policy: https://viliusbundulas.wixsite.com/youcan---pomodoro-fo/privacy-policy

Screenshots

QingCal4 screens
Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QingCal at 100% against Pomodoro Focus Timer's 33%. QingCal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Pomodoro Focus Timer's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 2). 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. QingCal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QingCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Focus Timer has 74 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of QingCal's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pomodoro Focus Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QingCal ships an update every 4 days, Pomodoro Focus Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QingCal versus Pomodoro Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQingCalPomodoro Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings274 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文长 侯Vilius Bundulas

Customer experience

QingCal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pomodoro Focus Timer

All ratings74 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

QingCal

Subscriptions3
  • VIP Monthly$1.991 Month
  • VIP Quarterly$3.993 Months
  • VIP Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time4
  • 1个月VIP$1.99
  • 3个月VIP$3.99
  • 1年VIP$12.99
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  • 永久VIP$49.99
5 purchases

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Access$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$8.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Unlimited Access$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimite access$17.99

Questions

Is QingCal free?
QingCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QingCal or Pomodoro Focus Timer?
QingCal is rated higher. QingCal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pomodoro Focus Timer averages 4.6 from 74 ratings.
Do QingCal or Pomodoro Focus Timer have ads?
Neither QingCal nor Pomodoro Focus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QingCal or Pomodoro Focus Timer?
QingCal ships an update every 4 days, and Pomodoro Focus Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, QingCal was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pomodoro Focus Timer on October 24, 2026.

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