# ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm vs Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Pomodoro Timer at 5.0 against ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm's 4.5. Pomodoro Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm has 5.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm ships an update monthly, Pomodoro Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm | Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockz-desk-clock-and-alarm/id414587395/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-deskmate/id6749470344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rage Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/360832186) | [kosuke nagadori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830618595) |

## What reviewers say

### ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockz-desk-clock-and-alarm/id414587395)

This app provides a customizable digital clock display with alarm, timer, and stopwatch functions. It offers features like photo backgrounds, automatic unlock, and large, easy-to-read visuals, optimized for nighttime use. Premium options unlock additional themes and battery display.

**Highlights:** Customizable digital clock display, Music alarm, Timer and stopwatch, Home screen widget, Photo and 3D map backgrounds, Automatic unlock, Battery display (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClockZ Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| ClockZ Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Good App | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tower Backgrounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Place Backgrounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Best App | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Thank You | $4.99 | one-time |
| Never Give Up | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🕰️ Clear, large time display
- 📟 Accurate time keeping
- 🌙 Good for bedside clock use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and styles
- ⏱️ Useful timer and stopwatch features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model with limited free features
- 📢 Intrusive ads and pop-ups
- 🕰️ Lack of 12-hour time option
- 🔒 Issues with restoring purchases
- 🔋 Drains battery when left running

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden switch to 24-hour time mode
- Alarms not triggering as expected
- Ads reappearing after paid removal
- Crashes when deleting alarms
- Inconsistent time display when device is locked

**Requested features**

- Option to disable AM/PM indicator
- Ability to move clock position on screen
- Customizable alarm sounds and volume
- Background image/wallpaper support
- Improved timer functionality for tasks


### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-deskmate/id6749470344)

This app helps you regain control of your focus time by blocking distracting applications and providing a customizable timer. It offers a simple, ad-free system to prevent unconscious app usage and support dedicated study or work sessions.

**Highlights:** Horizontal digital clock display, Customizable Pomodoro timer, Stopwatch functionality, Deep Focus app blocking, Ad-free experience, Horizontal desk design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LIGHT Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| LIGHT Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly (Founder) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm free?

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm or Pomodoro Timer?

Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm or Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm or Pomodoro Timer?

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm ships an update monthly, and Pomodoro Timer fortnightly. Most recently, ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 24, 2026.

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