Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs ZenPomo

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 helps you focus by blocking distractions during work sessions. It integrates with your device's screen time features to mute selected apps and websites. Live Activity and Dynamic Island keep your progress visible without unlocking your phone.

Highlights
  • Minimalist timer interface
  • Screen Time-based app blocking (Pro)
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration
  • Stats dashboard for tracking sessions
  • Flip-to-toggle timer functionality
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Mute distractions only when you're focusing. Minimal Pomodoro Timer is a Pomodoro timer built around one promise: turn off distractions only while you're focusing. Screen Time integration blocks selected apps and websites during focus sessions. Live Activity, Dynamic Island, and StandBy keep your progress visible without unlocking your phone. ================== When to use it ================== - Deep work blocks at the office - Exam prep and certification study - Cutting yourself off from social media for an hour - Remote work productivity - Reading, writing, or any creative session ================== Key features ================== [Minimal timer] Tap to switch between Work and Break. Swipe up/down to change Work duration, swipe left/right for Break - no settings menu needed. [Screen Time-based blocking (Pro)] Block selected apps and websites only during focus sessions. Pause / Break / Reset automatically lifts the block, so social media is back during breaks. Pro unlocks unlimited app blocking and category-level rules. [Live Activity / Dynamic Island] Remaining time and current session stay visible on your Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and StandBy. After a session ends, if you don't start the next one, the Live Activity disappears in 5 minutes - no clutter. [Stats dashboard] Daily and weekly session count and focus time at a glance. Lightweight tracking to keep momentum. [Flip-to-toggle] Flip your iPhone face-down to toggle the Work timer. The quietest possible operation. ================== Pricing (Pro) ================== Free: block up to 3 apps or websites. Pro adds: - Unlimited apps and websites - Category-level blocking - Dark Mode Cancel anytime from the App Store settings. ================== Highlights ================== - Fully offline (no internet required) - No ads, no tracking - iPhone and iPad supported - English and Japanese ================== Privacy ================== Your data stays on your device. We have no access to it. No third-party analytics or ad SDKs are used. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ZenPomo

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ZenPomo is designed for those who truly want to focus and be productive. Experience deep concentration and enhanced productivity with a pure, minimalist Pomodoro timer. Open the app and get started instantly—no registration, no ads, no distractions. Why ZenPomo? •Instantly ready for focus and productivity •Minimal and clean Zen-inspired design •No unnecessary features—just Pomodoro, pure and simple •100% free from ads and registration Perfect for work, study, or anytime you need to concentrate and get things done. ZenPomo brings clarity, focus, and productivity—nothing more, nothing less.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
ZenPomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pomodoro Timer at Free against ZenPomo's $1.99. ZenPomo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On ads and device support 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

Pomodoro Timer is free to download; ZenPomo costs $1.99 up front. Pomodoro Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per month. ZenPomo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 months, ZenPomo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pomodoro Timer versus ZenPomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerZenPomo
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMASATO NISHIURAKazune Takada

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan (Monthly)$1.001 Month
None

ZenPomo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZenPomo free?
ZenPomo costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Timer or ZenPomo have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor ZenPomo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or ZenPomo?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 months, and ZenPomo every 2 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on July 25, 2026 and ZenPomo on September 9, 2026.

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