Comparison

PomodoroGenius vs Pomodoro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PomodoroGenius

Features
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Elevate your productivity and time management with PomodoroGenius, the quintessential Pomodoro technique tool. Crafted for efficiency and ease, this app simplifies the Pomodoro method, empowering you to maintain unwavering focus, boost productivity, and attain your objectives.

About

Pomodoro

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PomoDex — Pomodoro Focus Timer Turn your focus sessions into a Pokémon adventure. PomoDex is a gamified Pomodoro timer designed to make studying, working, and staying focused more rewarding. Complete focused sessions, build your collection, and discover Pokémon as you make progress. FOCUS WITH POMODORO Use quick presets to start a focus session in seconds, or customize your own Pomodoro timer to match your routine. Whether you're studying, working, reading, coding, or tackling a personal project, choose the focus duration that works best for you. TURN FOCUS INTO REWARDS Every completed focus session helps you progress through your Pokémon collection. Stay consistent, keep focusing, and discover new Pokémon along the way. QUICK OR CUSTOM Start instantly with ready-to-use Pomodoro presets, or create your own timer settings. Build the perfect focus routine for short tasks, deep work, study sessions, and everything in between. BUILD YOUR POKÉMON COLLECTION Discover Pokémon across 9 generations and grow your collection as you stay productive. Each Pokémon has its own dedicated detail page, letting you explore your discoveries as your Dex grows. A POKÉ BALL INSPIRED EXPERIENCE From the interface to the visual details, PomoDex brings a Poké Ball inspired design to your everyday focus sessions. Productivity doesn't have to feel boring. Focus. Complete your session. Catch your next Pokémon. PomoDex Features • Gamified Pomodoro focus timer • Quick Pomodoro presets • Custom focus timer settings • Pokémon collection system • Pokémon from 9 generations • Detailed Pokémon profiles • Poké Ball inspired interface • Built for studying, work and productivity Start your next focus session and see what you can catch. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Unofficial app

Screenshots

PomodoroGenius4 screens
Pomodoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PomodoroGenius at none against Pomodoro's 2. PomodoroGenius also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PomodoroGenius asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PomodoroGenius ships an update every 4 days, Pomodoro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PomodoroGenius versus Pomodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoroGeniusPomodoro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOMER ELMASJulien Jennequin

In-app purchases

None

PomodoroGenius

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomodoro

Subscriptions2
  • Plan mensuel3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Plan annuel3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PomodoroGenius free?
PomodoroGenius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomodoro free?
Pomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PomodoroGenius or Pomodoro have ads?
Neither PomodoroGenius nor Pomodoro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PomodoroGenius or Pomodoro?
PomodoroGenius ships an update every 4 days, and Pomodoro monthly. Most recently, PomodoroGenius was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pomodoro on October 24, 2026.

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