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

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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

About

Ember

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer3 screens
Ember2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerEmber
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiyumie WeeramanSasquatch Studio Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ember

One-time1
  • Ember Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Ember have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Ember shows ads.

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