Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs TickTock

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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Focus Timer is the ultimate customizable productivity companion, letting you set personalized work intervals, short breaks, and long breaks and automatically cycle through Pomodoro-style sessions, all while gathering detailed statistics and trends on your focus habits; a sleek one-tap interface, it empowers you to analyze your performance and maximize your efficiency in every session

About

TickTock

Features
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TickTock: Focus Timer & Productivity Tracker Master your time with TickTock—the elegant Pomodoro timer designed for deep work and balanced breaks. Whether you’re studying, working, or creating, turn focus into a rhythm and make every minute meaningful. Why Choose TickTock? • Smart Sessions: Customize work/break intervals (25/5, 50/10, or your own pace) • Focus Analytics: Track daily/weekly progress with visual insights • Minimalist Design: Clean interface with calming colors and smooth animations • Focus Mode: Block distractions with auto Do Not Disturb integration • Task Manager: Build focused to-do lists with session tagging • Cloud Sync: Seamlessly sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Gentle Reminders: Customizable alerts with soothing sounds More Than Just a Timer TickTock combines proven Pomodoro technique with mindfulness principles. Complete focus sessions to unlock relaxing soundscapes, motivational quotes, and achievement badges—because productivity should feel rewarding. Perfect For: Students preparing for exams Professionals tackling deadlines Creatives seeking flow states Anyone building better habits Download TickTock now and transform how you work, one focused session at a time.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
TickTock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TickTock at none against Pomodoro Timer's 1. TickTock also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TickTock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pomodoro Timer versus TickTock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerTickTock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlack Cigar Apps, LLCFocus On Timetable Schedule Group

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

One-time1
  • Premium$7.99
None

TickTock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TickTock free?
TickTock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Timer or TickTock have ads?
Pomodoro Timer shows ads; TickTock does not.

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