Comparison

Simple Pomodoros vs PomoSauna

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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!

About

PomoSauna

Features
Read full description

PomoSauna is a Pomodoro timer you leave on the table and look at. A monk sits in a sauna. You start a session, the room fills with steam, and a ring holds the time. When the phase ends, a bell opens the waterfall and the monk cools beneath it. Then the heat again. That is the whole app. TWO WAYS TO SIT Pomodoro — focus and rest alternate on their own, with a cue at each change. Twenty-five and five to begin with; set any lengths you like. Relaxation — one continuous session with ambient sound. No countdown, no cue, nothing to finish. IT KEEPS TIME WHILE YOU LOOK AWAY A Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island counts down without the app running, and the cue you chose still sounds at every phase change while your phone is face down or in your pocket. SOUND YOU CHOOSE Flowing water, fire crackle, the löyly, a temple bell. Pick the looping bed and the cue that opens each phase separately, and listen to any of them before you decide. WHAT IT DOES NOT DO No account. No streaks, no statistics, no badges, no reminders to come back. No ads. Nothing to keep up with — the app has no opinion about the days you skip. PREMIUM PomoSauna Premium unlocks unlimited presets, all six clock colours, the full sound library, every curated background and your own photos. Monthly, yearly, or one payment forever — the subscription is optional, not the only door. Terms of Use: https://pomosauna.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pomosauna.app/privacy

Screenshots

Simple Pomodoros4 screens
PomoSauna4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Pomodoros at none against PomoSauna's 3. Simple Pomodoros also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. PomoSauna sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simple Pomodoros asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Simple Pomodoros versus PomoSauna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple PomodorosPomoSauna
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeroscar hernandezBestForce

In-app purchases

None

Simple Pomodoros

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PomoSauna

Subscriptions2
  • PomoSauna Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • PomoSauna Premium Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PomoSauna Premium Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Simple Pomodoros free?
Simple Pomodoros is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PomoSauna free?
PomoSauna is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Pomodoros or PomoSauna have ads?
Neither Simple Pomodoros nor PomoSauna shows ads.

Other comparisons