# Pomodoro Timer vs Unplug Me

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pomodoro Timer at 89% against Unplug Me's 29%. Pomodoro Timer also leads on ratings volume (88 vs 3). Unplug Me's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Unplug Me sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unplug Me holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Timer has 88 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Pomodoro Timer's written reviews are positive against 29% of Unplug Me's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 10 days, Unplug Me every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomodoro Timer | Unplug Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-study-and-work/id6451069614/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplug-me-screen-time-control/id6476094396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 8 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Forwardpath Technologies LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688215974) | [亚琴 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760550316) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-study-and-work/id6451069614)

This minimalist productivity app helps you optimize focus and work smarter using the Pomodoro Technique. It offers a distraction-free interface with customizable timers, auto-continue flow, and lock screen integration for seamless workflow management.

**Highlights:** Minimalist Pomodoro interface, Auto-continue flow, Ticking sound with volume control, Landscape mode, Always-on display, Lock screen timer/Live Activities, Dynamic Island integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro (1 Year) | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro (1 Year) | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $23.99 | one-time |


### Unplug Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplug-me-screen-time-control/id6476094396)

This app helps you reduce phone distractions and build better habits. It offers customizable blocking and focus modes to help you reclaim your time and improve discipline. Achieve your goals and live more intentionally with its minimalist design.

**Highlights:** Customizable app usage limits, App blocking schedules, Dedicated focus timers, Strict mode for uninterrupted sessions, Daily and weekly schedule management, Time reclamation assessment

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unplug Me Pro Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unplug Me Pro Year | $12.99 | per year |
| Unplug Me Pro Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

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

### Is Unplug Me free?

Unplug Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Timer or Unplug Me?

Unplug Me is rated higher. Pomodoro Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Unplug Me averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pomodoro Timer or Unplug Me have ads?

Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Unplug Me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Unplug Me?

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Unplug Me every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Unplug Me 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.*
