Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs StageCue Timer

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

This minimalist timer app helps boost focus and efficiency for study and work. It features customizable Pomodoro, short break, and long break timers, with notifications and finish time displays. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with a clean design and adjustable sound and vibration settings.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro timers
  • Short and long break timers
  • One-tap start
  • Push notifications for timer end
  • Finish time display
  • Minimalist design
  • Adjustable sound and vibration
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Simple Pomodoro Timer is a free simple and minimal Pomodoro timer. With a design that does not disturb your thoughts, it will overwhelmingly increase your study and work efficiency. - Overwhelmingly simple! No unnecessary functions. No unnecessary functions to support your concentration. - Start with one tap! Just start the app and press the start button to start the timer. - Switch between three timers. You can switch between three timers with a swipe: Pomodoro Timer (25 minutes), Short Break (5 minutes), and Long Break (15 minutes). This allows you to efficiently practice the Pomodoro Technique. - Timer time can be freely changed. Each of the three timers can be changed. - Notification of end of timer by push notification The timer will continue to run even when the app is closed or goes into the background, and a push notification will let you know when the timer ends. You will never miss it again. - Finish time is also displayed Simple Pomodoro Timer shows the time your alarm will finish so you don't need to calculate when the timer will go off any more. - Minimal design The minimal design will not disturb your thoughts. - The sound when the timer ends can be changed. Silence is also supported. This is a good option for libraries and other places where no sound can be produced. - Supports vibration You can also change the on/off setting. - Supports dark mode Supports eye-friendly dark mode. It is automatically applied according to the device settings. Terms of Use: https://tinylab-apps.web.app/TermsOfService/ja.html Privacy Policy: https://tinylab-apps.web.app/PrivacyPolicy/ja.html

About

StageCue Timer

Features
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StageCue Timer is a speaker timer you can read from far away. Set it on the lectern or hold it up from the front row: the time left is all that is on the screen. THE WHOLE SCREEN IS THE CUE • Big digits inside a ring of green, yellow and red • The ring shows the time used and how close the next color is • The whole screen turns yellow as the end nears, then red when time is almost up • After zero, overtime keeps counting on red, so you know exactly how far over you are MADE FOR THE STAGE • While the timer runs, the controls leave the screen. One tap brings them back • Turn your device sideways and the digits fill the full width • The screen stays on while the timer runs • On iPhone, a vibration marks each color change • The time stays right even if you leave the app and come back READY IN SECONDS • Presets from 5 to 60 minutes • Any custom time up to 23:59:59 • Choose when the color changes: automatic (20% and 10% left) or fixed points such as 5:00 and 1:00 • Prefer a dark screen? Turn off Fill the Screen with Color, and only the ring and digits change color FOR TALKS, CLASSES AND MEETINGS Presentations, conference sessions, lessons, pitches, sermons, debates, wedding speeches and any time limit you need to keep. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE No account, no ads, no sign-in. The app works offline and keeps your settings on your device.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
StageCue Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pomodoro Timer at Free against StageCue Timer's $1.99. Pomodoro Timer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). StageCue Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Pomodoro Timer is free to download; StageCue Timer costs $1.99 up front. Pomodoro Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StageCue Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 9 days, StageCue Timer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pomodoro Timer versus StageCue Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerStageCue Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyunosuke NagaseManabi Mate LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • PREMIUM - MONTHLY$1.991 Month
  • PREMIUM - ANNUAL7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • PREMIUM$29.99
  • PREMIUM$59.99
None

StageCue Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StageCue Timer free?
StageCue Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Timer or StageCue Timer have ads?
Pomodoro Timer shows ads; StageCue Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or StageCue Timer?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 9 days, and StageCue Timer every 6 months. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and StageCue Timer on November 5, 2026.

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