Comparison

IPomodoro vs Timely Timer

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

Head to head
About

IPomodoro

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IPomodoro - Simple Focus Timer is the easiest focus timer out there for IOS devices. Download and start using with out any complicated set-up. Simply select predefined value from the buttons or select custom value from the picker and start your timer. Timer will notify user once the selected time is up. Application will ask permission on the very first time user starts timer, to notify the user every time timer finishes.

About

Timely Timer

Features
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Timely is a beautifully designed timer app for structured routines, focus sessions, and interval workflows. Create multi-step timer templates with custom names, colors, and durations. Start sessions quickly, pause and resume with confidence, and keep countdowns visible with Live Activities and Dynamic Island support. Use Timely for deep work, workouts, breathing exercises, study blocks, kitchen prep, and any routine that benefits from clear timing and simple control. Key features: โ€ข Multi-step timer templates โ€ข Quick timers and reusable routines โ€ข Live Activities and Dynamic Island support โ€ข Clear running, paused, and active session states โ€ข Sign in with Apple for secure account access

Screenshots

IPomodoro3 screens
Timely Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPomodoro at none against Timely Timer's 3. Timely Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Timely Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IPomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
IPomodoro versus Timely Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPomodoroTimely Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.215.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK4M OรœTuan Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

IPomodoro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Timely Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Timely Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Timely Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Timely Pro$39.99

Questions

Is IPomodoro free?
IPomodoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timely Timer free?
Timely Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPomodoro or Timely Timer have ads?
Neither IPomodoro nor Timely Timer shows ads.

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