Comparison

ChillPomodoro vs SequenceTimer

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

Head to head
About

ChillPomodoro

Features
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ChillPomodoro combines the Pomodoro Technique with calming ambient sounds. Soften distractions with rain, train, cafΓ©, waves or white noise and stay in flow. Features 25/5 focus cycles (fully customizable, long breaks supported) Ambient sound options: rain / train / cafΓ© / waves / white noise Background playback with gentle end notifications Minimal, one-tap controls Pause/skip/auto-next sessions Works on iPhone and iPad How to use Start a focus session. Turn on your preferred ambience. When the alert arrives, take a short break and repeat. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/ChillPomodoro-Support-Page-English-27808908e8d98057b6d7e21df7298f84?source=copy_link

About

SequenceTimer

Features
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Just press Start. The timer moves through each step automatically, in the order you set. Set up your steps β€” like β€œWarm-up 5 min β†’ Exercise 3 min β†’ Rest 1 min” β€” and let it run. No interaction needed during the session; it advances to the next step on its own. β–  Runs automatically, step by step Line up what you want to do and press Start. From HIIT and strength training intervals to Pomodoro sessions, morning routines, and bedtime wind-downs β€” build any sequence you like. β–  No tap needed. Notified when each step ends A notification alerts you at the end of each step. No need to watch the screen or press any button. Leave your phone to the side during workouts or cooking β€” it keeps running in the background and through screen lock. Use a single step to create a simple one-shot timer that just notifies you when it’s done. β–  Notifies without stopping Even when a notification fires, timing never pauses. Because it measures continuously in the background, accumulated time stays accurate across steps. For anyone who wants every second to land exactly right. β–  Repeats taken care of Set a group to repeat β€” like β€œExercise β†’ Rest” Γ— 10 β€” and it handles the counting. HIIT, circuits, any set-based routine: build it once, start it with one tap every time. β–  Use it for Exercise (HIIT, strength training, stretching), focus (Pomodoro, studying, deep work, meditation), daily life (morning routine, bedtime wind-down, cooking), and more. β–  Key features - Multi-step sequential timer (works as a single-step timer too) - Group repeats (set the number of sets) - Save, reorder, and edit routines - Notifications for step transitions, countdown, and completion - Sound and vibration settings (silent mode support, test playback) - Per-routine color and icon - Keeps running in the background and through screen lock Make your daily routine more precise, with less effort.

Screenshots

ChillPomodoro3 screens
SequenceTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SequenceTimer at none against ChillPomodoro's 1. SequenceTimer also leads on ads (none vs shown). ChillPomodoro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ChillPomodoro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. SequenceTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChillPomodoro ships an update every 2 weeks, SequenceTimer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ChillPomodoro versus SequenceTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChillPomodoroSequenceTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAKEHIRO NAKASHIMATakashi Goto

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChillPomodoro

Subscriptions1
  • Chill Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
None

SequenceTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChillPomodoro free?
ChillPomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SequenceTimer free?
SequenceTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChillPomodoro or SequenceTimer have ads?
ChillPomodoro shows ads; SequenceTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, ChillPomodoro or SequenceTimer?
ChillPomodoro ships an update every 2 weeks, and SequenceTimer every 9 days. Most recently, ChillPomodoro was updated on October 11, 2026 and SequenceTimer on October 8, 2026.

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