Pomodoro vs ClassicTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodoro
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Minutes To Focus is a minimalist, offline-first timer app designed to help you stay in the zone. Inspired by the power of the number 8 and its multiples, the app offers unique 8-, 16-, and 24-minute focus sessions. Built from scratch with a designerβs eye for detail, it features: β’ Predefined timer durations that are just enough for effective focus β’ Beautiful, distraction-free interface β’ Long-press rewind to reset your session easily β’ Home screen widget to track your daily streak and stay motivated β’ History support to review your progress over time β’ No tracking, no cloud β your data stays on your device Minutes To Focus is perfect for anyone who wants to improve concentration and enjoy a sleek, thoughtfully designed experience. Whether youβre working, studying, or simply looking to spend your time more mindfully, Minutes To Focus is your new companion for intentional productivity. Terms of Use: https://www.wiak.hu/minutes-to-focus/terms
ClassicTimer
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ClassicTimer brings the charm of a classic kitchen timer to your iPhone. INTUITIVE DIAL Turn the dial to set your time, release to start. Tap to pause, double-tap to reset. It's that simple. 4 SCALES Switch between 6, 12, 36, and 72-minute scales. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, and more. LIGHT & DARK MODE Switch with a single tap. Choose the look that suits your style or time of day. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Start a timer right from your Home Screen widget. See real-time countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. BACKGROUND NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when your timer is done, even while using other apps. PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) β’ Remove all ads β’ Color customization (body, dial, ticks, needle, background) β’ Background image customization (choose from your photo library) Simple, beautiful, and uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://10half.jp/classictimer/terms.en.html Privacy Policy: https://10half.jp/classictimer/privacy.en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro at none against ClassicTimer's shown. ClassicTimer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pomodoro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ClassicTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pomodoro ships an update every 3 months, ClassicTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pomodoro | ClassicTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akos Kovacs | 10HALF LLC |
In-app purchases
Pomodoro
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
ClassicTimer
- ClassicTimer Pro$1.99









