PomodoroFlow vs KeepOnFirst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PomodoroFlow
This app streamlines focus using the classic 25-minute work and 5-minute break intervals. It offers a clean interface, daily streak tracking, and notifications to help you stay on task without unnecessary complexity.
- Distraction-free interface
- Daily streak tracking
- Session end notifications
- Soothing chime sounds
- Haptic feedback
- Background operation
- Dark theme
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PomodoroFlow: Radical Simplicity for Peak Productivity The classic Pomodoro Technique, refined to its essence. No clutter. No complexity. Just pure focus. HOW IT WORKS • Tap Start • Focus for 25 minutes • Break for 5 minutes • Repeat FEATURES • Clean, distraction-free interface • Daily streak tracking for motivation • Notifications when sessions end • Soothing chime sounds • Haptic feedback • Works in background • Dark theme for focus sessions • One-tap control WHY POMODOROFLOW? Most productivity apps overwhelm you with features you'll never use. PomodoroFlow does one thing perfectly: the 25/5 Pomodoro loop. No timers to configure. No sessions to log. No analytics to obsess over. Build your streak. Stay consistent. Get work done. ABOUT THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE Developed by Francesco Cirillo, the Pomodoro Technique breaks work into 25-minute focused intervals separated by short breaks. This simple rhythm helps you maintain concentration, avoid burnout, and get more done. Perfect for students, developers, writers, designers, and anyone who needs to focus. Download PomodoroFlow and rediscover the power of simplicity.
KeepOnFirst
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One tap to focus, and your countdown stays live on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (on supported iPhones). TIMER • Classic 25-minute Pomodoro. Set your own focus, short break, and long break lengths. A break starts automatically after focus by default. • Count-up mode too: the timer counts up from zero. Tap Done to log the real time; sessions under 1 minute do not count. It shows on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island as well. • Landscape layout. • White noise while you focus. Four sounds: Lake Breeze, Soft Rain, Spring Forest, Pine Wind. TASKS AND TAGS • Make a to-do list, pick the task to focus on, and see how many Pomodoros each task takes. • Pick a tag before you start (defaults: Coding, Study, Writing, Reading, Meeting, or add your own). Stats show where your time goes. GOALS AND REMINDERS • Set a daily goal. The stats page shows today's count and your streak. • A daily reminder. If you have a streak and have not focused by 8 PM, you get a nudge to keep it going. Turn reminders off in Settings. STATS • See focus time for today, this week, and this month, plus a 7-day trend. WIDGETS, SIRI, AND SHORTCUTS • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show your timer status. • Works with Siri and Shortcuts. TOMATO COLLECTION • Finish Pomodoros, build streaks, and play through the seasons to collect different tomatoes. 12 in all; the first 3 are free, and the other 9 need Pro. PRO (OPTIONAL) • Unlock all 12 tomatoes on the collection wall. • Long-term stats: monthly hours for the last 12 months, this year's total, your top focus hours, and your longest streak. • No ads, 4 extra themes, and CSV export of your stats. • Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices follow your App Store region. No free trial. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase, and the renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Cancel anytime in Settings → your name → Subscriptions. The lifetime purchase never renews. • Open Pro from the top of Settings. Restore Purchases is on the Pro screen. • The free version has ads. The timer, tasks, tags, white noise, and widgets are free to use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://keeponfirst.com/pomodoro_privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PomodoroFlow at none against KeepOnFirst's shown. PomodoroFlow also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. PomodoroFlow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and KeepOnFirst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PomodoroFlow ships an update every 2 days, KeepOnFirst every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | PomodoroFlow | KeepOnFirst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shaina Pauley | yu te Lin |
In-app purchases
PomodoroFlow
- Coffee$1.99
- Lunch Tip$4.99
- Supporter Tip$9.99
KeepOnFirst
- Pomodoro Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pomodoro Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
- Pomodoro Pro Lifetime$11.99









