Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Ember

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

This app uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you focus on tasks and avoid burnout. It offers customizable timers, task management, and insightful reports to build consistent work habits. Live Activities and widgets allow for seamless tracking on your lock or home screen.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro timer
  • Task and habit-focused workflow
  • Live Activities & widgets
  • Insightful focus reports
  • Minimal, distraction-free design
  • Optional soundscapes
  • Cross-device support
Features
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Master your time. Achieve more. Feel great. Porotimer is a focus timer and productivity system built around the Pomodoro Technique, helping you stay focused, avoid burnout, and build sustainable work habits. Whether you’re studying for exams, coding, writing, or working on daily tasks, Porotimer helps you stay in flow with structured focus sessions and intentional breaks. --- [+] Why Porotimer works Porotimer goes beyond a simple Pomodoro timer. It helps you build rhythm, consistency, and real focus, not just count minutes. You’ll feel: • Less overwhelmed • More energized • More consistent day after day --- [+] Key Features: • Customizable Pomodoro timer Adjust work sessions, short breaks, and long breaks to match your energy. • Task & habit-focused workflow Always know what to focus on next and build momentum naturally. • Live Activities & widgets Track your focus session directly from your Lock Screen or Home Screen. • Insightful focus reports View daily, weekly, and monthly focus data to understand how you really work. • Minimal, distraction-free design Designed for deep focus, not endless configuration. • Optional soundscapes Stay in the zone with calming background sounds. • Works across devices Focus anytime, anywhere. You can access your sessions, report, daily note on mobile or web app. --- [+] Who is Porotimer for? • Students preparing for exams or deep study sessions • Professionals managing focused work blocks • Creators, developers, and writers who value deep work • Anyone struggling with distractions or procrastination Porotimer provides a simple structure that makes it easier to start, stay focused, and finish what matters. --- [+] Coming Soon • Desktop apps • Calendar & task integrations --- Start your first focus session today and experience the power of intentional focus. --- Pomodoro® is a registered trademark of Francesco Cirillo. This app is inspired by the technique and is not affiliated with the trademark holder. Terms of Use: https://porotimer.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://porotimer.com/policy

About

Ember

This app helps you reclaim your attention with a unique visual ritual. Instead of a standard countdown, it uses animated themes that evolve as you focus, providing a calming anchor to prevent distractions. It tracks your progress and offers a minimalist interface designed for deep work.

Highlights
  • Living Visuals with animated themes
  • Intentional 'Press to Ignite' start
  • Zen Mode with auto-hiding interface
  • Calendar heatmap for focus tracking
  • Unlockable exclusive visual themes
  • OLED optimized dark aesthetic
Features
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Ignite Your Focus. Ember is a tool for Radical Simplicity. In a world of digital noise and endless scrolling, Ember helps you reclaim your attention through a unique visual ritual. How It Works Unlike standard timers that just count down numbers, Ember uses "Visual Engines"—beautiful, animated themes that evolve and grow as you focus. Press to Ignite: Simply press and hold the screen for one second to start. This intentional act creates a moment of commitment to your focus session. Visual Anchor: Watch as a tree grows or a crystal forms. These Skia-powered visuals provide a calming anchor for your eyes, preventing the urge to check other apps. Zen Mode: The interface auto-hides after 3 seconds, leaving only the living visual to keep you tethered to the present. Key Features Living Visuals: Choose from engines like Growth, Crystal, Spiral, and Eclipse to match your mood. Track Your Journey: A clean calendar heatmap tracks your daily streaks and total focus hours. Earn Your Progress: Maintain a 30-day streak to unlock the exclusive "Orbit" engine. Flexible Flow: Set sessions from 1 minute to 12 hours (Premium) to suit everything from a quick breather to deep work. OLED Optimized: A minimalist, dark aesthetic designed to reduce eye strain and save battery. Why Ember? Ember is designed to fade away. There are no ads, no social feeds, and no gamified clutter. Whether you’re trying to stop doomscrolling, studying for an exam, or managing ADHD, Ember provides the calm environment you need to stay on track.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Ember4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ember at 5.0 against Pomodoro Timer's 4.8. Pomodoro Timer's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Ember sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerEmber
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApproud Co., Ltd.Embercore LLC

Customer experience

Pomodoro Timer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ember

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Access | Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Access | Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Access | Yearly$29.951 Year
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  • Pro Access | Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year
1 purchases

Ember

One-time1
  • Ember Plus$9.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Timer or Ember?
Ember is rated higher. Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Ember averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Ember have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Ember shows ads.

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