Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs OneThing

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

OneThing

Features
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OneThing is a simple app for choosing the one important thing you want to do today. Create your task and mark it complete when it is done. Review your completed tasks and achievement calendar to see the small steps you have taken. OneThing Premium unlocks your current streak, monthly completion count, and monthly completion rate. Features: - One task per day - Create and complete one daily task - Completion history and achievement calendar - Premium streak and monthly statistics - Japanese, English, and Spanish - Local storage on your device

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
OneThing2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OneThing at none against Pomodoro Timer's shown. OneThing also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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 Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and OneThing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 9 days, OneThing daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomodoro Timer versus OneThing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerOneThing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyunosuke NagaseMITSURU ADACHI

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
1 purchases

OneThing

One-time1
  • OneThing Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneThing free?
OneThing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or OneThing have ads?
Pomodoro Timer shows ads; OneThing does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or OneThing?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 9 days, and OneThing daily. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 27, 2026 and OneThing on October 4, 2026.

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