Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Shimpaku

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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The pomodoro timer that moves you. You can focus deeply and get things done without neglecting your body and health. BreakFit helps you stay focused, productive, and physically active while you work or study. It combines a simple task manager, a clean pomodoro timer, and short energizing workouts to support your focus and well-being throughout the day. No ads. No clutter. Just a better way to build habits that last. WHAT MAKES BREAKFIT DIFFERENT • Pomodoro timer to structure your focus and break time • Light workouts between sessions to keep your body moving • Task list to help you plan and check off your priorities • Automatic cycles between focus and rest • Track your progress and see your streaks grow • Pause, skip, or adjust the timer to fit your flow • Built for people who want to feel better, not just do more STAY SHARP AND AVOID BURNOUT Long hours at a desk can lead to mental fatigue, low energy, and brain fog. BreakFit helps you break that cycle by giving your mind focused work blocks and your body intentional movement. The result is more clarity, better posture, and consistent energy throughout the day. PRODUCTIVITY THAT FEELS GOOD Start a pomodoro timer, complete a task, move your body for a few minutes, then dive back into your next deep work block. BreakFit turns that cycle into a rhythm that feels natural, balanced, and sustainable. FEATURES TO SUPPORT YOUR FLOW • Organize tasks into projects to stay on track • Use ambient sounds to improve focus and reduce distractions • Build custom routines with exercises you choose • Add your own custom exercises to match your style • View advanced stats on your progress over time • Choose between dark mode and light mode FREE TO USE BreakFit is free to download and use with no ads. Upgrade to Pro anytime to unlock more features and personalization options. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/bb0b7131-e20b-4074-ac31-2c3cb362299b Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shimpaku

Features
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Shimpaku is a focus timer with a garden that grows. Set a length, press Start, and put the phone down. When the session ends, a watering can tends your bonsai. Finish enough sessions and the tree moves to its next stage. HOW IT WORKS • Choose a session length from 5 to 60 minutes. • Start. The garden stays on screen while you work: a tree, a stone lantern, raked sand. • When time is up you get a quiet notification, even with the phone locked. • Take a short break, or extend by ten minutes if you are in the middle of something. A GARDEN THAT KEEPS YOUR PROGRESS • Three bonsai to grow: Shimpaku (juniper), Momiji (Japanese maple) and Kuromatsu (black pine). • Each tree grows through six hand-illustrated stages, and each keeps its own progress. • A calendar stamps every day you completed a session. • Simple stats for the week, the month and all time. MADE TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY • No account and no sign-in. • No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. • Works fully offline. Everything is stored on your device. • Optional sound and vibration, a reduced-motion mode, and support for larger text. Shimpaku does not collect any data. You can erase everything at any time from Settings. Shimpaku is a timer. It is not a medical or health product. Privacy Policy: https://shimpaku.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula User Agreement: https://shimpaku.app/terms

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Shimpaku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomodoro Timer at every 3 days against Shimpaku's every 6 days. Pomodoro Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Shimpaku sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 days, Shimpaku every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Shimpaku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerShimpaku
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRainer Llera MenocalFiniks Labs

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions4
  • BreakFit Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • BreakFit Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • BreakFit Pro Yearly7 Days trial$23.991 Year
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  • BreakFit Pro Yearly1 Year trial$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • BreakFit Pro Lifetime$44.99
1 purchases

Shimpaku

Subscriptions1
  • Shimpaku Pro Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shimpaku free?
Shimpaku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Shimpaku have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Shimpaku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Shimpaku?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 days, and Shimpaku every 6 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on November 8, 2026 and Shimpaku on November 6, 2026.

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