Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs FlipFocus

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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You decide to focus, but before you know it, you have opened social media or a video app—— Has that ever happened to you? It does not mean your willpower is weak. Many apps today, especially social media apps, are designed to make you open them almost without thinking. Deskmate helps you move from time spent unconsciously to time you choose for yourself. Deskmate does not rely on willpower alone. Just start the timer—— That is your switch into focus. Open only the apps you need for focus, and block the others with Deep Focus. Instead of trying to resist every time, protect your focus time with a simple system. Deskmate is an app that quietly supports you in choosing how to use your time. 【Key Features】 ■ Horizontal digital clock Place it on your desk and display the time in a clean, beautiful way. Use it as a signal to enter focus mode. ■ Pomodoro timer Automatically repeats the cycle of “25 minutes of focus + 5 minutes of break.” Work and break times can be adjusted freely. ■ Stopwatch Simply measure the time you spend studying, working, reading, or preparing for exams. ■ Deep Focus Blocks selected apps, such as social media or video apps, while you are focusing. It helps protect your focus through a system, without relying on willpower alone. All features are ad-free. Deskmate does not show anything that interrupts your concentration. 【Recommended for】 People who try to focus but end up checking social media People who want to spend steady time studying, working, reading, or preparing for exams People who find it hard to stay focused while working or studying at home People looking for a quiet app with no ads 【Place it on your desk and change the atmosphere】 Deskmate is designed for horizontal use. No flashy decorations. No distracting ads. A simple design that blends into your desk. An app you may naturally leave on your desk every day. A quiet companion for your workspace. 【Prevent “I opened social media without noticing” with a system】 When you are about to open a social app out of habit, or drift into a video app without thinking, Deep Focus helps. The apps you choose to block cannot be opened during focus time. You do not have to rely on willpower every time. Deskmate helps prevent those detours for you. Your focus time stays yours. 【Get started】 Deskmate is free to download. Add a quiet tool to your desk and your focus. You decide how to use your time.

About

FlipFocus

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FlipFocus is a beautifully designed flip clock app with a built-in Pomodoro timer to help you stay focused and productive. FEATURES: ELEGANT FLIP CLOCK • Classic flip clock animation with smooth transitions • Multiple background colors to match your style • Customizable font sizes and opacity • Perfect for desk display or bedside clock POMODORO TIMER • 25-minute focus sessions with short breaks • 4-round cycle with long break • Visual progress ring and round indicators • Live Activity support for Dynamic Island LIVE ACTIVITY • See your timer on the Lock Screen • Dynamic Island integration (iPhone 14 Pro+) • Stay focused without unlocking your phone CUSTOMIZATION • 16 beautiful dark background colors • Adjustable transparency and font size • Breathing colon animation option • Full accessibility support LOCALIZATION • Supports 30+ languages • Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and more FlipFocus is designed to be minimal and distraction-free. Whether you're working, studying, or just need a beautiful clock display, FlipFocus has you covered. Download now and boost your productivity!

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
FlipFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro Timer at none against FlipFocus's 1. Pomodoro Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. FlipFocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pomodoro Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update fortnightly, FlipFocus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pomodoro Timer versus FlipFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerFlipFocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkosuke nagadoriYulei Duan

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FlipFocus

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlipFocus free?
FlipFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or FlipFocus have ads?
FlipFocus shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or FlipFocus?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update fortnightly, and FlipFocus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and FlipFocus on September 8, 2026.

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