Comparison

TwentyFive vs Simple Pomodoros

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

Head to head
About

TwentyFive

Features
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A Simple Pomodoro Timer. Nothing More. Designed for focus. Built for clarity. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a clean, minimal timer that helps you stay productive. Features: • Classic Pomodoro technique • Customizable focus and break durations • Subtle tick sounds and ambient options • Haptic feedback on completion • Beautiful, distraction-free design • No setup — open and start immediately Stay present. Work in cycles. Improve your focus — the simple way.

About

Simple Pomodoros

Boost your productivity with timed focus sessions and short breaks. Track your progress with smart statistics and customizable themes. Stay focused with a dedicated mode and sync your tasks across devices.

Highlights
  • One-tap focus session start
  • Customizable session and break lengths
  • Animated themes
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly statistics
  • Task list with progress tracking
  • Focus Mode
  • Widgets and Apple Watch companion
Features
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Why Simple Pomo? : One-tap start — no complicated setup Scientifically proven 25-minute focus cycles with short & long breaks Beautiful animated themes: Forest, Night Sky, Sunset & more Smart daily, weekly & monthly stats — streaks, charts & heatmaps Task list with progress tracking and iCloud sync Simple Focus Mode — hides everything except the countdown Crisp widgets, Live Activities & Dynamic Island support Apple Watch companion with haptic feedback Custom session lengths, sounds & notifications 100% privacy — nothing leaves your device How It Works : Set a task — or choose “No Task” for quick focus. Tap the blue play button to start your 25-minute session. When the bell rings, take a 5-minute break. Every 4 sessions, enjoy a longer 15-minute break. That’s it! Consistent short sprints make big goals achievable. Accessibility Fully supports VoiceOver, Dynamic Type & haptic feedback. Privacy We respect your privacy. Your tasks, stats & streaks stay only on your device. Join thousands of focused minds. Download Simple Pomo and hit your goals today!

Screenshots

TwentyFive4 screens
Simple Pomodoros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Pomodoros at daily against TwentyFive's every 8 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TwentyFive ships an update every 8 months, Simple Pomodoros daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TwentyFive versus Simple Pomodoros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwentyFiveSimple Pomodoros
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStanislav Miklashevychoscar hernandez

In-app purchases

None

TwentyFive

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Pomodoros

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TwentyFive free?
TwentyFive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Pomodoros free?
Simple Pomodoros is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TwentyFive or Simple Pomodoros have ads?
Neither TwentyFive nor Simple Pomodoros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TwentyFive or Simple Pomodoros?
TwentyFive ships an update every 8 months, and Simple Pomodoros daily. Most recently, TwentyFive was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simple Pomodoros on October 22, 2026.

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