Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Tock

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

Tock

Features
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時間を、もっとシンプルに記録しよう。 tockは、余計な機能を省いたシンプルなタイムトラッカーです。ワンタップでタイマーを開始し、何にどれだけ時間を使ったかを振り返ることができます。 ■ ワンタップで記録開始 タイトルを入力してタップするだけ。最近使ったタスクからすぐに再開することもできます。複雑な設定は不要です。 ■ プロジェクトで整理 仕事、研究、プライベートなど、自分だけのプロジェクトを作成。好きな色と絵文字を設定して、記録をわかりやすく分類できます。 ■ レポートで振り返り 週間・月間・全期間のレポートで、プロジェクトごとの時間配分をドーナツチャートで確認。時間の使い方を可視化して改善につなげましょう。 ■ カレンダーで履歴を一覧 日付ごとに記録を振り返り。1日の作業件数や合計時間がひと目でわかります。 ■ Apple Watch対応 iPhoneを取り出さなくても、手首からタイマーの開始・停止が可能。リアルタイムでiPhoneと同期します。 ■ ウィジェット対応 ホーム画面から現在の作業状況をすぐに確認。経過時間がリアルタイムで更新されます。 ■ Siriショートカット対応 「タイマーを開始」と話しかけるだけで記録をスタート。ハンズフリーで操作できます。 ■ iCloud同期 デバイス間でデータを自動同期。iPhoneでもiPadでも、いつでも同じ記録にアクセスできます。

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Tock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tock at none against Pomodoro Timer's 4. Tock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 9 days, Tock daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Tock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerTock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyunosuke NagaseMasafumi Higashi

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

Tock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tock free?
Tock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Tock have ads?
Pomodoro Timer shows ads; Tock does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Tock?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Tock daily. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tock on October 2, 2026.

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