# Break Timer vs Podium Timer Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Break Timer at 80% against Podium Timer Pro's 30%. Break Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Podium Timer Pro's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and price ($1.99 vs $3.69). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Break Timer costs $3.69 and Podium Timer Pro $1.99 up front. Podium Timer Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Break Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Break Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Podium Timer Pro has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Break Timer's written reviews are positive against 30% of Podium Timer Pro's.

Break Timer ships an update every 2 months, Podium Timer Pro every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Break Timer | Podium Timer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.69 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-timer-disable-ads/id541428457/reviews)** | [3.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podium-timer-pro/id897941871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 40 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 23 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HARASHOW Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/356148278) | [Don Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/284593781) |

## What reviewers say

### Break Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-timer-disable-ads/id541428457)

This productivity tool uses a cute tiger character to signal work and break intervals with alarms. Set custom durations for focused work sessions and rejuvenating breaks to enhance efficiency.

**Highlights:** Customizable work/break intervals, Alarm notifications, Cute tiger character guide, Ad-free experience, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Podium Timer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podium-timer-pro/id897941871)

This app provides a clear and readable timer for public speaking, helping presenters and timers manage speech durations. It offers customizable time periods, visual alerts, and optional synchronization for multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Configurable speech duration, Customizable time period alerts, Visual and audible notifications, Elapsed time and current time display, Optional multi-device synchronization, Customizable timer skins and colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Control and Synchronize with One Device | $5.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Control and Synchronize with Multiple Devices | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Break Timer free?

Break Timer costs $3.69, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Podium Timer Pro free?

Podium Timer Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Break Timer or Podium Timer Pro?

Break Timer is rated higher. Break Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Podium Timer Pro averages 3.1 from 10 ratings.

### Do Break Timer or Podium Timer Pro have ads?

Neither Break Timer nor Podium Timer Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Break Timer or Podium Timer Pro?

Break Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Podium Timer Pro every 40 months. Most recently, Break Timer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Podium Timer Pro on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*