Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Pomodoro Buddy

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

Pomodoro Buddy

Enhance your concentration with a beautifully designed focus timer. It utilizes structured work sessions and breaks to help you achieve deep focus for studying, coding, or professional tasks. Track your progress and visualize your achievements with engaging features.

Highlights
  • Dual timer modes (focus sessions or Pomodoro cycles)
  • Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
  • Immersive fullscreen focus mode
  • Visual tomato plant growth tracker
  • Customizable work and break durations
  • Session statistics and progress tracking
  • Home Screen widget for at-a-glance progress
Features
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Boost your productivity with Pomodoro Buddy — a beautifully designed focus timer built for iOS.   Pomodoro Buddy brings the proven Pomodoro Technique to your iPhone with a polished, glass-inspired interface. Whether you're studying for exams, coding a project, or tackling important work, this elegant timer helps you maintain deep focus through structured work sessions and strategic breaks. Key Features: - Dual Timer Modes — Choose simple focus sessions or full Pomodoro cycles with automatic breaks - Live Activities — Track your timer right from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app - Focus Mode — An immersive fullscreen timer with beautiful gradient backgrounds for distraction-free sessions - Growing Tomato Plant — Watch your tomato plant grow from seedling to harvest as your session progresses - Customizable Durations — Set work, short break, and long break lengths to match your workflow - Smart Notifications — Gentle alerts let you know when sessions complete, even in the background - Session Statistics — Track your daily progress, weekly trends, and streaks with detailed charts - Home Screen Widget — See your daily focus progress at a glance without opening the app - Haptic Feedback — Subtle tactile responses keep you connected to your session Perfect For: - Students preparing for exams or working on assignments - Software developers maintaining coding flow states - Writers and content creators managing creative sessions - Professionals tackling deep work and complex projects - Anyone looking to improve focus and time management Privacy First: Your productivity data stays completely private. Pomodoro Buddy stores everything locally on your device — no accounts, no data collection, no online tracking. Your habits and statistics remain yours alone. Transform scattered work time into productive, focused achievement. Download Pomodoro Buddy today and experience the power of structured productivity.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Pomodoro Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro Buddy at none against Pomodoro Timer's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Pomodoro Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per month. Pomodoro Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pomodoro Timer against 5.0 for Pomodoro Buddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Pomodoro Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerPomodoro Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMASATO NISHIURADanial Beg

Customer experience

Pomodoro Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pomodoro Buddy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan (Monthly)$1.001 Month
None

Pomodoro Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Buddy free?
Pomodoro Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Timer or Pomodoro Buddy?
Pomodoro Timer and Pomodoro Buddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Pomodoro Buddy have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Pomodoro Buddy shows ads.

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