Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Onii

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

Onii

Features
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Onii helps you take control of your time and structure your days with ease. Plan tasks, track habits, and manage events — all perfectly synced with your Apple Calendar. With its clean design and smart features, Onii becomes your personal focus space. A reimagined Pomodoro, intelligent reminders, and minimal distractions keep you moving forward with clarity. Key features: - Completely redesigned interface - Task, habit, and event management - Native Apple Calendar synchronization - Built-in and redesigned Pomodoro - Smart notifications for better timing Onii 1.2 – smoother, smarter, and more focused than ever.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Onii4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Onii at every 3 weeks against Pomodoro Timer's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per month and Onii sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 months, Onii every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Onii: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerOnii
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMASATO NISHIURANicolas Ducamp

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan (Monthly)$1.001 Month
2 purchases

Onii

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - 1 mois3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 an3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Onii free?
Onii is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Onii have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Onii shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Onii?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Onii every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Onii on October 31, 2026.

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