Comparison

Simple Pomodoro vs Pocket Pomodoro

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

Head to head
About

Simple Pomodoro

Enhance your focus and productivity with a structured timer and task management system. Track your time across projects with detailed analytics and visualize your work patterns to optimize deep work sessions and intentional breaks.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer with work/break cycles
  • Assign sessions to tasks/projects
  • Advanced productivity analytics
  • Time tracking across tasks/days
  • Integrated to-do list
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Focus smarter. Work with intention. See your progress. This Pomodoro app is designed for people who want more than just a timer. Whether you’re studying, coding, writing, or planning your day, the app helps you structure deep work sessions, understand how you spend your time, and stay organized—without clutter or distractions. At its core is a fast, reliable Pomodoro timer built for focused work and intentional breaks. But the real power comes from what happens after the timer ends. Assign Pomodoro sessions to specific tasks, track how long you spend on different projects, and explore detailed analytics that reveal your work patterns over time. Advanced charts help you visualize productivity trends, compare sessions, and understand when and how you do your best work. A built-in to-do list keeps tasks organized and directly connected to your focus sessions, so planning and execution live in the same place. Whether you’re optimizing productivity, building better habits, or just trying to stay focused in a busy day, this app gives you clarity—not pressure—around how you work. Key Features: Pomodoro timer with focused work and break cycles Assign sessions to tasks and projects Advanced charts and productivity analytics Track time spent across tasks and days Simple, integrated to-do list Clean, distraction-free design Focus less on managing time—and more on using it well. Trial and Subscription Plans (Pomodoro) Pomodoro is free, with an optional Pro Plan for premium features. Enjoy all Pro features with a 7-day free trial, then subscribe monthly or annually—or continue using the free version. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Refunds are not available for unused portions of subscriptions. Pricing may vary by country and currency. standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pocket Pomodoro

A minimalist timer app that uses the Pomodoro Technique to help users focus on tasks with timed work and break sessions. It offers adjustable durations, notifications, and dynamic themes for a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer with focus/break sessions
  • Adjustable focus and break durations
  • Session pause, reset, and skip functionality
  • Notifications for session changes
  • Dynamic themes with light/dark modes
  • Simple, minimalist design
Features
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A minimalist Pomodoro timer designed to help you stay focused, manage your time, and get things done — without getting overwhelmed. Stay productive using the proven, science-backed Pomodoro Technique: work in short, focused sessions followed by regular breaks. Pocket Pomodoro keeps things simple — no distractions, no clutter. Just a clean, reliable focus timer that helps you build better work habits, one session at a time. Key features: • Pomodoro timer with focus and break sessions • Pause, reset, or skip between sessions • Notifications when it’s time to focus or take a break • Adjustable focus and break durations • Dynamic themes with light and dark mode • Simple, minimalist design that stays out of your way

Screenshots

Simple Pomodoro4 screens
Pocket Pomodoro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pocket Pomodoro at free against Simple Pomodoro's freemium. Pocket Pomodoro also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Simple Pomodoro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Pocket Pomodoro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simple Pomodoro against 5.0 for Pocket Pomodoro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Simple Pomodoro versus Pocket Pomodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple PomodoroPocket Pomodoro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid GundanaSundown Ventures

Customer experience

Simple Pomodoro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pocket Pomodoro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Pomodoro

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
1 purchases

Pocket Pomodoro

One-time1
  • Pocket Pomodoro Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Simple Pomodoro free?
Simple Pomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Pomodoro free?
Pocket Pomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Pomodoro or Pocket Pomodoro?
Simple Pomodoro and Pocket Pomodoro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Simple Pomodoro or Pocket Pomodoro have ads?
Neither Simple Pomodoro nor Pocket Pomodoro shows ads.

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