Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Downer Mood Timer

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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A Simple and Easy-to-Use Pomodoro Timer App Struggling with maintaining focus or getting distracted by other things? This app is designed to solve those problems. This app is a Pomodoro Timer based on the 25-minute focus + 5-minute break technique. By alternating between focus and rest, you can enhance your productivity. ● What is the Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that helps maintain focus and improve productivity by alternating between periods of work and breaks. The basic cycle involves 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a 5-minute break, and this cycle is repeated. ● Features of the App 【Easy to Use】 Simply open the app and press the start button to begin the timer. Anyone can use it easily. 【Automatic Timer Switch】 Once the 25-minute focus session ends, the timer automatically switches to a 5-minute break. You can also manually switch between focus and break if the timer is stopped. 【Timer Customization】 You can change the color and adjust the time settings according to your preferences. 【Notifications】 Even if the app is closed, you will receive notifications when the timer finishes. 【Remaining Time Display on Lock Screen & Dynamic Island】 You can check the remaining time on the lock screen or Dynamic Island, even when the app is closed. Note: This feature is available only on iPhones that support Dynamic Island or lock screen widgets. Whether you're studying, working from home, reading, learning a language, or doing housework, this app supports developing the habit of focusing and completing tasks. Use Pomodoro to finish today's tasks with satisfaction.

About

Downer Mood Timer

Features
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Downer Mood Timer is a simple timer app that notifies you of time passing with character illustrations and voice cues. Calm, downer-style character illustrations are displayed at random, paired with subtle voice notifications that don’t interrupt your flow more than necessary. The timer is easy to set and use. By enabling notifications, it works in the background as well. When your device is in silent mode, voice playback is disabled and notifications are delivered using vibration only. All illustrations are carefully selected for this app, and multiple character illustrations appear randomly each time you use the timer. No account registration is required — just launch the app and start using it right away.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Downer Mood Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Downer Mood Timer at every 3 days against Pomodoro Timer's monthly. Pomodoro Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update monthly, Downer Mood Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Downer Mood Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerDowner Mood Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONOGEN HIOKI

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Downer Mood Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Downer Mood Timer free?
Downer Mood Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Downer Mood Timer have ads?
Both Pomodoro Timer and Downer Mood Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Downer Mood Timer?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update monthly, and Downer Mood Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Downer Mood Timer on October 6, 2026.

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