Pomodoro Timer vs Ember
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodoro Timer
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Boost Your Productivity with Pomodor Timer Take control of your day with Pomodor Timer your sleek, intuitive Pomodoro technique companion. Whether you’re studying, writing, coding, or tackling chores, Pomodor Timer helps you break tasks into focused sprints, manage energy, and beat burnout. Key Features Custom Work & Break Intervals Set your ideal focus period and tailor short/long breaks to match your workflow. Simple Timer Very simple timer widget with no distractions Ambient Sounds Automatically play a gentle music during pomodoro session Why Choose Pomodor Timer? Built on the proven Pomodoro method, Pomodor Timer transforms long to-do lists into manageable, productivity-boosting sprints. Improve time management, sharpen focus, and overcome procrastination , one 25-minute session at a time. Download Pomodor Timer today and start turning your minutes into milestones! privacy policy : https://unfolddroid.blogspot.com/2025/05/privacy-policy.html
Ember
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Ember is a quiet but powerful timer, perfect as a desktop companion when you study or work. ◎ Ticks every second Ember’s timer has a beautifully crafted design. Every second, the timer dial ticks, quietly but lively. It’s life is what makes it different — a perfect choice for those who need a body-doubling companion, including those who are neurodivergent. ◎ Customize it your way Customize the timer with theme colours and a countdown text font. It’s something to look at, so why not make it great? ◎ Never miss it with alarm or notification When the timer expires, the alarm goes off so you won’t miss it. You can also choose to receive a notification instead. Alarm is available on iOS 26.1 and later. ◎ Shortcuts support Start, pause, resume, or reset the timer from Shortcuts. You simply never have to touch the app or unlock your phone — simply ask Siri or use your iPhone’s Action Button. You can also get the current timer status with an action in Shortcuts. This allows you to build more complex workflows that suit your needs. ◎ Widgets and Standby Pin your timer on the Home Screen to keep an eye on its status. You can also add the same widget in large print to Standby.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro Timer at none against Ember's 1. Pomodoro Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). On price and ads 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. Ember sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pomodoro Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pomodoro Timer | Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piyumie Weeraman | Sasquatch Studio Inc. |
In-app purchases
Pomodoro Timer
No in-app purchases
Ember
- Ember Plus$4.99









