Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs ChillPomodoro

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 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
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Introducing Time Tango, the minimalist Pomodoro timer app designed to optimize productivity and focus. It's not just a timer; it's your personal productivity companion, perfectly crafted for iOS. Time Tango is a premium app that requires a subscription to access all features. Stay Focused, Stay Productive With its elegant, simple design, Time Tango cuts through the clutter, providing a distraction-free experience for those serious about boosting productivity. Enter into the world of the Pomodoro Technique and discover the art of working smarter, not harder. Features: → Minimalist Pomodoro App: Time Tango's clean and straightforward interface makes it your go-to productivity tool. Embrace the minimalist design that allows you to focus on the task at hand, rather than getting lost in complicated settings and options. → Auto-Continue Flow (New): Time Tango now automatically starts the next Pomodoro round or break session when the timer ends, so you can stay in the flow without needing to reset the timer manually. → Ticking Sound with Volume Control (New): For those who find a steady ticking sound helpful for focus, Time Tango offers an optional ticking sound feature, complete with volume control so you can set it to the perfect level. → Landscape Mode: Keep your focus even when your phone is in landscape orientation. Perfect for when you want to place your phone flat on the table during focus sessions, or when using it with a keyboard stand. → Always-On Display / Prevent Auto Lock: Keep your timer visible and your device awake at all times. Ensuring you're always aware of your current Pomodoro session status without needing to interact with your phone. Ideal for maintaining focus and avoiding the distraction of repeatedly waking your device. → Lock Screen Timer/Live Activities: See how much time is left in your work or break session directly from your lock screen. No need to unlock your device and risk distraction. Stay in the zone! → Dynamic Island: Keep track of your progress in real-time. This feature lets you see your ongoing tasks and current timer sessions at a glance, ensuring you're always aware of your productivity levels. → Break/Focus Notifications: Time Tango gently notifies you when it's time to take a break or refocus. These notifications help maintain a healthy balance between work and rest, so you don't burn out. → Customizable Timers and Rounds: Time Tango adapts to your personal productivity style. Customize the length of your Pomodoro sessions, short breaks, long breaks, and the number of rounds per session to fit your unique work rhythm. → Custom Alarm Sounds: Enhance your work and break sessions with 10 custom alarm sounds. Personalize your alerts to suit your mood and productivity preferences. Join the Time Tango community and dance to the rhythm of productivity. Download Time Tango today and discover how you can maximize your time, reduce stress, and enhance your workflow. Please note that a subscription is required to access all features of the app. Privacy Policy: https://namitgupta.com/privacy-policy-new Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ChillPomodoro

Features
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ChillPomodoro combines the Pomodoro Technique with calming ambient sounds. Soften distractions with rain, train, café, waves or white noise and stay in flow. Features 25/5 focus cycles (fully customizable, long breaks supported) Ambient sound options: rain / train / café / waves / white noise Background playback with gentle end notifications Minimal, one-tap controls Pause/skip/auto-next sessions Works on iPhone and iPad How to use Start a focus session. Turn on your preferred ambience. When the alert arrives, take a short break and repeat. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/ChillPomodoro-Support-Page-English-27808908e8d98057b6d7e21df7298f84?source=copy_link

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
ChillPomodoro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Timer at none against ChillPomodoro's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 $2.99 per month and ChillPomodoro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 10 days, ChillPomodoro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pomodoro Timer versus ChillPomodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerChillPomodoro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperForwardpath Technologies LLPTAKEHIRO NAKASHIMA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month
  • Pro (1 Year)$6.991 Year
  • Pro (1 Year)3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$23.99
1 purchases

ChillPomodoro

Subscriptions1
  • Chill Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChillPomodoro free?
ChillPomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or ChillPomodoro have ads?
ChillPomodoro shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or ChillPomodoro?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 10 days, and ChillPomodoro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and ChillPomodoro on October 11, 2026.

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