Comparison

Pomodoro vs ClassicTimer

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro

Features
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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 designer’s 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 – 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 you’re 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

About

ClassicTimer

Features
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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

Screenshots

Pomodoro4 screens
ClassicTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro ships an update every 3 months, ClassicTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pomodoro versus ClassicTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoroClassicTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkos Kovacs10HALF LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomodoro

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

ClassicTimer

One-time1
  • ClassicTimer Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro free?
Pomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClassicTimer free?
ClassicTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro or ClassicTimer have ads?
ClassicTimer shows ads; Pomodoro does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro or ClassicTimer?
Pomodoro ships an update every 3 months, and ClassicTimer fortnightly. Most recently, Pomodoro was updated on June 11, 2026 and ClassicTimer on September 9, 2026.

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