Pomodoro Focus Timer vs TimeDots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodoro Focus Timer
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Chunks is a powerful yet minimalist time tracking and Pomodoro app designed to help you understand where your time goes and take control of it. Whether you prefer using a simple stopwatch to track real work or structured Pomodoro sessions to stay focused, Chunks gives you clarity, accountability, and momentum. Two Powerful Modes Stopwatch Mode - Start tracking instantly and see exactly how long you spend on any task. Perfect for freelancers, creators, developers, students, and deep workers who want real data on their day. Pomodoro Mode - Work in focused intervals (default 25 minutes) followed by intentional breaks. Build rhythm, reduce burnout, and stay mentally fresh throughout the day. Key Features - Minimal, distraction-free timer - Custom focus & break durations - Unlimited time tracking with detailed history - Live Activities & Dynamic Island support* - Lock Screen tracking - Focus-friendly sounds - Dark Mode optimized - Apple Health Syncs Why Time Tracking Changes Everything. Most people donβt lack discipline they lack visibility. When you track your time: - You discover hidden distractions - You reduce procrastination - You improve deep work capacity - You build awareness and intention - You make better decisions with your energy Chunks helps you turn raw hours into measurable progress. Subscription available annually (approximately $24.99/year). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings.Β Privacy https://docs.google.com/document/d/191sDkm8-T6SvJ8YtNhk8HHp567Z139fbivAvnPGnVAg/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TimeDots
Visualize your time with a unique dot-based calendar. Track days, months, years, or your entire life to gain perspective on progress and urgency. Customizable widgets and themes keep your important moments visible.
- Visual time representation with dots
- Countdown tracking for events
- Home screen widgets
- Customizable themes and styles
- Privacy-focused, on-device data
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Time is the one thing you can't get back. TimeDots makes it impossible to ignore β turning your year, your months, and every countdown into a simple, beautiful grid of dots you'll actually want to look at. Watch the dots fill in, one day at a time. It's a quiet, daily nudge to make every day count. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT β’ See your whole year as dots β and watch it fill up as the days pass β’ Count down to trips, birthdays, deadlines and launches with live progress β’ A calm, glanceable dashboard that feels premium every time you open it COUNTDOWNS THAT LIVE EVERYWHERE β’ Home Screen widgets in every size β’ Lock Screen widgets and complications β’ Live Activities + Dynamic Island β your countdown, right at the top of your screen β’ Apple Watch app with wrist complications MAKE IT YOURS β’ 24 gorgeous atmospheres, from Midnight to Aurora β’ Alternate app icons β’ Clean, distractionβfree design built for iOS MORE THAN A COUNTDOWN β’ "Life in Weeks" β a powerful view of your life, one week at a time β’ Recurring events that roll forward automatically β’ Beautiful share cards for your story β’ iCloud sync across your devices β’ Full Dynamic Type and accessibility support Free to download. Upgrade to Pro to unlock every theme, widget and feature. Stop letting the days blur together. Start making every dot count.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TimeDots at none against Pomodoro Focus Timer's shown. TimeDots also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TimeDots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, TimeDots every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pomodoro Focus Timer | TimeDots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 17.3 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edwin Chan | Ademola Mayowa Olatunji |
In-app purchases
Pomodoro Focus Timer
- Chunks Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
- Chunks Plus Annually$19.991 Year
- Chunks Plus Lifetime$39.99
TimeDots
- TimeDots Pro$1.99





