Pomodoro Timer vs Tomato Dial
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodoro Timer
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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.
Tomato Dial
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Start focusing without setting up projects, tasks, or complicated routines. Turn the tomato dial, choose any duration from 1 to 60 minutes, and release to begin the countdown automatically. Tomato Dial brings the feel of a classic mechanical Pomodoro timer to iPhone and iPad. Its dimensional dial, continuous turning gesture, haptic feedback, and optional ticking sound make it easy to settle into study, work, or deep-focus sessions. Features: • Turn the tomato dial to choose 1–60 minutes • Automatic countdown after you release the dial • Clear dimensional minute markings • Haptic feedback at minute and five-minute intervals • Pause, resume, or reset whenever you need • Optional ticking and completion sounds • Seven visual tomato themes No account. No ads. Works offline. Your preferences stay on your device, and the app does not collect personal data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Tomato Dial at none against Pomodoro Timer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Pomodoro Timer | Tomato Dial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONO | 玉凤 崔 |
In-app purchases
Pomodoro Timer
No in-app purchases
Tomato Dial
No in-app purchases
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