Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Widget Now

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

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About

Pomodoro Timer

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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

Widget Now

This app displays Japanese calendar information, including the Japanese era name, lunar calendar, and traditional holidays, directly on your iPhone's lock screen. It also provides daily historical facts, anniversaries, and detailed astrological data. Customize your widget to show the information you need most.

Highlights
  • Real-time Japanese era name display
  • Daily historical facts and anniversaries
  • Lunar calendar and astrological data
  • Second-level time updates
  • Customizable widget layouts
  • Age and birthdate calculator
  • Japanese era to Gregorian calendar converter
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今年は令和何年? もう検索しなくていい。 今日は大安? 旧暦は何月? ロック画面を見るだけ。 そして——今日は、何の日? 記念日も歴史も、毎日届く。 Widget Nowは、iPhoneのロック画面に和暦・西暦・秒・六曜をリアルタイム表示する時計ウィジェットアプリです。アプリを開けば、「今日は何の日」から旧暦・二十四節気・月齢・干支まで——日本の暦と今日のすべてがひとつの画面に集まります。 ◆ ロック画面で和暦を瞬時に確認 「令和○年」と「20XX年」を同時に表示。確定申告、契約書、履歴書——書類の和暦記入で、もう手が止まりません。 ◆ 今日は何の日?毎日がすこし面白くなる(イチオシ) 今日の記念日(由来つき)、歴史上の出来事、偉人の誕生日・命日、誕生花を366日分収録。「この事件は今日だったのか」——出来事の年には和暦を併記します(例: 1945年(昭和20年))。気になった記念日・出来事・人物は、右の虫メガネをタップすればその場でWeb検索してさらに深掘りできます(アプリ内で完結)。前日・翌日への移動や、気になる日付を自由に調べることもできます。朝の1分が、ちょっとした話のタネになります。 ◆ 秒まで止まらないウィジェット 一般的なウィジェットは分単位の更新ですが、Widget Nowは秒が止まりません。電車の発車時刻、会議の開始時刻を秒単位で把握できます。 ◆ 六曜・旧暦・二十四節気。日本の暦がここに集まる 大安・仏滅などの六曜、旧暦日付・和風月名(睦月〜師走)、干支、二十四節気(立春・夏至…)、月齢・月相、星座——日本の伝統的な暦情報を美しいグリッドで表示。冠婚葬祭や引越しの日取り確認にも。 ◆ 全17種類の暦情報 和暦 / 西暦 / 日付 / 曜日 / Month / Weekday / 週番号 / 年の通算日 / 年の残り日数 / 六曜 / 旧暦 / 旧暦月名 / 干支 / 二十四節気 / 月相 / 季節 / 星座 ◆ 10種類のウィジェットから選べる ・ロック画面インライン(時計上):和暦+時刻、和暦+西暦、西暦+時刻、和暦+六曜、月+時刻 ・ロック画面長方形(時計下):日付+時刻、年+時刻、時刻のみ、日付のみ、年月日 ・ホーム画面(小・中):日付+時刻、年+時刻、時刻のみ、日付のみの4パターンを配置可能 ◆ 年月日を大きく1行で(新登場) 「令和8年8月13日」を1行で大きく表示。iPhone標準の日付が小さくて読みにくい方へ。和暦・西暦の切り替えと曜日の表示/非表示も選べます。 ◆ ウィジェットもあなた好みに テーマ(自動/ライト/ダーク)や六曜表示のオン/オフを、ウィジェットを長押しするだけで設定できます。壁紙や好みに合わせてどうぞ。 ◆ 和暦⇄西暦早見表(検索対応) 昭和元年(1926年)から今年+2年までの対応表を搭載。西暦・元号・年齢・干支で検索でき、書類記入時の変換に便利です。 ◆ 年齢計算 生年月日を入れるだけで、満年齢・数え年・和暦の生年・干支・星座・次の誕生日までの日数・生まれてからの日数を一覧表示。履歴書の作成や保険の申込みに。入力した生年月日は自動保存されます。 ◆ 表示は自由自在 17種類の暦情報から見たいものだけを選んで、ドラッグ&ドロップで並び替え。ダーク/ライトモードにも自動対応します。 ◆ こんな方におすすめ ・「今日は何の日?」の雑学や歴史が好きな方 ・書類で和暦を確認することが多い方 ・六曜や旧暦で日取りを決めたい方 ・二十四節気や月齢で季節を感じたい方 ・秒単位の正確な時刻が必要な方 ・自分や家族の年齢を数え年・和暦ですぐ確認したい方 ・ロック画面をシンプルに整えたい方 すべて無料。Widget Nowで、「今日」がもっと面白くなる。

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Widget Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Timer at none against Widget Now's shown. Widget Now's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update fortnightly, Widget Now every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Widget Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerWidget Now
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkosuke nagadoriNaoto Tazawa

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Widget Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Widget Now free?
Widget Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Widget Now have ads?
Widget Now shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Widget Now?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Widget Now every 4 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Widget Now on September 23, 2026.

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