Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch vs MinuteurX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch
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A simple Pomodoro timer that helps you focus: 25 minutes of work, 5 minutes of break, repeat. ■ Truly works with Apple Watch - iPhone and Apple Watch stay in sync in real time — control the timer from either device - Works standalone on Apple Watch, no iPhone needed - Feel a haptic alarm on your wrist exactly when the phase ends, even with the screen off - Complications show the remaining time right on your watch face ■ Reliable in the background - Notifications fire at the exact end time — even when the app is closed or the screen is locked - Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island shows the countdown at a glance - Start and pause from Home Screen / Lock Screen widgets (StandBy supported) ■ Track your focus - Completed pomodoros are logged automatically, with an optional task label (tag) - See today / weekly / all-time counts, total focus time, and your streak - Per-tag breakdown shows where your time actually went - Set a daily goal and watch the progress dots fill up ■ Make it yours - Customize work and break lengths (down to seconds) - Long break every 4 pomodoros — the classic Pomodoro cycle - Choose alert sounds, haptic strength, and ambient sounds ■ No strings attached - No account, no sign-up. Open the app and start - Just a small banner ad at the bottom — it never interrupts your focus (one-time purchase to remove)
MinuteurX
This app helps you maintain productivity and well-being by prompting regular breaks during your workday. It uses a Pomodoro-style technique with customizable work and rest intervals, and offers smart scheduling to ensure reminders are relevant to your work hours. Enjoy a clean interface and cross-device synchronization.
- Pomodoro-style work/rest cycles
- Smart scheduling for work hours
- Customizable break durations
- Full-screen flip clock display
- Apple Watch haptic reminders
- iCloud sync across devices
- Minimalist user interface
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MinuteurX helps you stay productive and healthy by reminding you to take regular breaks during your work day. Based on the proven Pomodoro-style technique, MinuteurX automatically cycles between 50-minute work sessions and 10-minute rest breaks within your configured schedule. KEY FEATURES • Smart Schedule: Set your work hours (e.g., 9:00 – 18:00) and MinuteurX only reminds you when it matters • Customizable Durations: Adjust work and rest times to fit your rhythm • Exclude Hours: Skip specific hours like lunch breaks • Beautiful Flip Clock: Full-screen landscape mode with elegant flip countdown • Apple Watch Integration: Get haptic reminders on your wrist • iCloud Sync: Settings automatically sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Minimalist Design: Clean interface that stays out of your way PERFECT FOR • Remote workers and freelancers • Students and researchers • Anyone who spends long hours at a computer • Productivity enthusiasts following the Pomodoro technique Take control of your work-rest rhythm with MinuteurX.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MinuteurX at none against Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch's shown. MinuteurX also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch ships an update every 5 days, MinuteurX daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch | MinuteurX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takahiro Ito | BINGZHANG CAO |
In-app purchases
Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch
No in-app purchases
MinuteurX
No in-app purchases
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