Simple Pomodoro vs Pomo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Pomo
This app provides a distraction-free Pomodoro timer for iPhone and Mac. It features a persistent countdown in your menu bar or Lock Screen, allowing you to focus on work intervals and breaks without opening the application.
- Native Pomodoro timer for iPhone and Mac
- Menu bar and Lock Screen countdown
- Customizable work and break lengths
- iCloud sync across devices
- No account or analytics required
- Live Activities on iPhone Lock Screen
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Pomo is a native Pomodoro timer for iPhone and Mac. Start a session. Focus. When the timer ends, take a break. Repeat. The countdown lives in your Mac menu bar and on your iPhone Lock Screen — always visible, never in the way. No Dock icon. No dashboard. Just the timer. WHAT'S FREE • Full Pomodoro timer with custom work and break lengths • Custom cycle configuration • Sound selection and notifications • iCloud sync — timer state and cycle config sync across all your devices, free • No account required • /- buttons to quickly add/subtract minutes from the current timer PRO • Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (iPhone) • Segment goal — set a focus intention for each session (iPhone) A 2-week free trial is available for monthly and annual plans. Cancel any time before the trial ends and you won't be charged. Lifetime access is available as a one-time purchase. One purchase covers both Mac and iPhone. HOW IT WORKS Pomo follows the Pomodoro Technique: work in focused intervals, separated by short breaks. Set your session length, set your breaks, and let the timer run. The menu bar countdown on Mac and the Lock Screen timer on iPhone mean you never have to open the app to know where you are in your cycle. Simply tap the iOS Live Activity or right click the Mac menu bar timer to pause/unpause. NO DISTRACTIONS No analytics. No third-party code. No account. Pomo does not track you, report on you, or ask anything of you beyond the time you want to spend focused. Your data is yours alone, stored securely in your private iCloud via CloudKit. It does one thing well: keeps you focused, one session at a time. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • iPhone: iOS 26 or later • iCloud sync requires iCloud Drive to be enabled LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://aleximmerkaer.com/projects/pomo/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simple Pomodoro at 17.6 against Pomo's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Simple Pomodoro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Pomo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simple Pomodoro against 5.0 for Pomo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Simple Pomodoro ships an update every 2 months, Pomo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Pomodoro | Pomo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Gundana | Alex Immerkaer Kristensen |
Customer experience
Simple Pomodoro
Pomo
In-app purchases
Simple Pomodoro
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
Pomo
- Pomo Pro14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pomo Pro14 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Pomo Pro Lifetime$24.99









