HelloTimer vs POMO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HelloTimer
This app helps you build focus and rhythm with versatile timer functions. It supports multiple timers, background running, and real-time progress display on your lock screen or in a floating window. Track your time investment with detailed statistics for improved productivity.
- Multiple countdown and count-up timers
- Dynamic Island and Lock Screen integration
- Floating window mode (Picture-in-Picture)
- Background timer operation
- Save and track timer sessions
- Chart-based time statistics
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TimerPlus is more than a timer — it helps you build rhythm, stay focused, and move through your tasks with clarity. Count up, count down, or run multiple timers at once for study, workouts, cooking, deep work, and daily routines. 【Focus on Your Task】 • Dynamic Island & Lock Screen — See your timer in real time without unlocking your phone • Floating Window Mode — Picture-in-Picture lets you keep timing while handling other tasks • Background Running — Switch apps freely; your timers won’t stop 【Record & Understand Your Time】 Both count-up and countdown sessions can be saved. With chart-based statistics, you can clearly see how much time you invest in each task—making time management more rewarding. 【A Pure, Minimal Experience】 A clean and restrained interface with no unnecessary steps or distractions. Thanks for downloading! (#^.^#)
POMO
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Focus smarter, not harder. Pomodoro Timer is a beautifully designed focus app that helps you manage work and break sessions effortlessly. Multilingual Support Choose from English, Turkish, or Spanish — the app automatically adapts to your device language. Fully Customizable Pick from over a dozen color themes (Midnight, Neon, Pastel, Royal, Forest, Cyberpunk, and more) and unique shape styles like Circle, Capsule, Hexagon, or Neon Glow. Flexible Timer Settings Adjustable work, short break, and long break durations Auto-start breaks or start them manually Vibration feedback when sessions end Track Your Progress See your completed Pomodoros at a glance with a clean, minimalist progress display. Smart Saving Your preferences (theme, shape, durations, and language) are automatically saved — so you can focus on your goals, not your setup. Perfect for: Students, developers, writers, designers, and anyone who wants to stay focused without losing motivation. Boost your productivity — one Pomodoro at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HelloTimer at Free against POMO's $0.29. POMO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
HelloTimer is free to download; POMO costs $0.29 up front. HelloTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. POMO asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | HelloTimer | POMO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.29 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 海峰 陈 | Murat Yasin YAZDIRAN |
In-app purchases
HelloTimer
- TimerPlus Lifetime Unlock$2.99
POMO
No in-app purchases





