Comparison

Pomodoro Task Assistant vs ProgressTimer

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Task Assistant

Features
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Pomodoro Clock - Simple and Easy Pomodoro Technique App Focused on providing the simplest and easiest Pomodoro Technique experience. One-tap start focus cycles, plan tasks ahead with complex recurring tasks, data analytics help understand focus habits and progress. Key Features 1. Simple and Easy Focus Cycles One-tap start, automatically enters break Automatically enters long break after 4 focus sessions Fully customizable focus and break durations, adapt to personal rhythm Real-time progress display, clear and intuitive Support for pause, reset, and skip operations Beautiful circular progress ring with clear visual feedback Live Activities on lock screen, no need to open the app 2. Smart Task Planning Plan tasks ahead, set target focus counts Assign tasks to specific dates, plan daily goals Support complex recurring tasks: daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, etc. Flexible recurrence configuration: by weekday, date, week number, etc. Real-time task progress tracking: completed, interrupted, planned focus counts Quick task creation, one-tap standard task setup Task editing and deletion (single instance or entire series) 3. Data Analytics to Track Progress Monthly focus statistics for comprehensive insights Completed, interrupted, planned focus counts Focus completion rate and integrity rate analysis Visual charts showing monthly focus distribution Stacked bar charts for daily focus visualization CSV export for further analysis Monthly summary data at a glance 4. Calendar View (Premium Feature) Intuitive calendar interface for daily task overview Date selection to view task details Visual task markers on calendar Long-term planning and schedule management View historical tasks and future plans 5. Multi-Device Sync iCloud-based cloud synchronization Automatic sync of tasks and statistics across all devices Enable/disable sync functionality Data securely stored in your iCloud account Seamless cross-device switching, access anywhere 6. Live Activities & Notifications Live Activities showing real-time timer status View timer progress on lock screen without opening the app Focus/break completion reminder notifications Continuous reminder mode (4 consecutive notifications) Background timer and notification support Control timer directly from Live Activity 7. Personalization Settings Fully customizable focus and break durations Notification preferences (single/continuous reminders) Data sync toggle Dark mode support Clean and beautiful interface design Subscription Service The app offers free basic features and premium subscription services. Subscribers enjoy: Calendar view functionality Data analytics and statistics Complex recurring task configuration Family Sharing support Unlimited access to all features Perfect For Students: Manage study time, improve learning efficiency, plan homework and review schedules Professionals: Enhance work focus, reduce distractions, boost productivity Freelancers: Plan project progress, arrange work time, improve project completion quality Anyone: Build focus habits, stop procrastinating, achieve effective time management Technical Highlights Native iOS app with smooth user experience Supports iOS 18.4 and above Local data storage for privacy protection Dark mode support Clean and beautiful interface design Optimised performance with smooth animations Download Pomodoro Clock now and start your journey to better focus and productivity! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ProgressTimer

Features
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Time, shown as a single bar. ProgressTimer is a minimal landscape timer that turns elapsed time into a full-screen progress bar. For pomodoro sessions, workouts, cooking, presentation rehearsals — anywhere you want to see time at a glance, even from across the room. ◆ Two modes Count Down Set a duration and watch the bar fill from empty to full as time elapses. Count Up Start from zero and let the bar grow toward your target duration. Both modes auto-stop when the target is reached and play your selected alarm tone. ◆ Landscape × giant progress bar Numbers are secondary — progress is the point. A monochrome bar fills the entire screen so you can read your status from a distance. The time is rendered in a large monospaced number at the center, optimized for legibility against the moving bar. ◆ Lock Screen & Dynamic Island Full Live Activity support. The progress bar and remaining time appear on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Play, pause, and restart the timer without ever opening the app. ◆ Keeps running in the background Closing the app or locking your screen doesn't stop the timer. When time's up, a local notification fires with your chosen alarm tone — Beep, Chime, Bell, or Digital. Use the system volume or set an in-app volume independently. ◆ Icon-first interface No text labels — every control is an icon. From mode selection to duration setup to start, you can begin a session in three taps. Designed to stay out of your way. ◆ Features ・Count Down / Count Up modes ・Hours / Minutes / Seconds wheel picker (up to 24 hours) ・Full-screen progress bar (landscape-only) ・Live Activity (Lock Screen / Dynamic Island) ・Pause / Resume / Restart from Lock Screen ・4 built-in alarm tones + none ・System volume or in-app volume slider ・Local notifications for background alarms ・In-app language switching (English / Japanese) ・Theme support (System / Light / Dark) ・Pure monochrome, distraction-free design ・Locked to landscape for fullscreen visibility ◆ Completely offline, completely private ProgressTimer makes zero network requests. Your settings and timer state stay entirely on your device, never sent to any server. No ads, no tracking. Works anywhere, no signal needed. ◆ Who it's for ・Anyone using pomodoro or time-blocking for focus ・Workout and stretching timers ・Presentation and interview rehearsals ・Cooking timers ・People who want to glance at the timer from across the room ・Anyone looking for a simple, ad-free timer app ◆ How to use 1. Pick a mode (Count Down / Count Up) 2. Set the duration with the wheel picker 3. Tap play 4. Control from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island anytime That's it.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Task Assistant3 screens
ProgressTimer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProgressTimer at none against Pomodoro Task Assistant's 1. On price, ads, 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 Task Assistant sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. ProgressTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Pomodoro Task Assistant versus ProgressTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro Task AssistantProgressTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宇 罗Taniguchi Yota

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pomodoro Task Assistant

Subscriptions1
  • All - in - One Focus Elite14 Days trial$7.991 Year
None

ProgressTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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