# StarTimer vs Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is price: Pomodoro Timer at Free against StarTimer's $2.99. Pomodoro Timer also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 1). StarTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pomodoro Timer is free to download; StarTimer costs $2.99 up front. Pomodoro Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. StarTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Timer has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StarTimer ships an update every 3 days, Pomodoro Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarTimer | Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimer/id6748080075/reviews)** | [4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-focuskit/id6752217216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 4 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saptak Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824208901) | [Sebastian Roehl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602956482) |

## What reviewers say

### StarTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimer/id6748080075)

This app helps you manage your time with smart scheduling and customizable timers. It offers real-time progress tracking, voice control, and a beautiful, privacy-focused design. Perfect for daily routines, focus sessions, and workouts.

**Highlights:** Smart scheduling with reminders, Recurring schedules for routines, Live Activities for real-time progress, Dynamic Island integration, Customizable icons and color themes, Siri Shortcuts for voice control, Privacy-focused, no data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-focuskit/id6752217216)

Enhance your focus and productivity with customizable timers based on the Pomodoro technique. Track your progress with insightful charts, receive timely notifications, and organize sessions by category. Sync across devices and build consistent, lasting habits for a deeper, more balanced life.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus and break timers, Progress tracking with charts and analytics, Alarms and notifications, Live Activities for Lock Screen/Dynamic Island, Session organization by category, iCloud sync across devices, Focus streak and goal building

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusKit Pro (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| FocusKit Pro (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| FocusKit Pro (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| FocusKit Pro (1 Year) | $17.99 | per year |
| FocusKit Pro (Lifetime) | $17.99 | one-time |
| FocusKit Pro (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarTimer free?

StarTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarTimer or Pomodoro Timer?

StarTimer is rated higher. StarTimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.

### Do StarTimer or Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither StarTimer nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarTimer or Pomodoro Timer?

StarTimer ships an update every 3 days, and Pomodoro Timer fortnightly. Most recently, StarTimer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*