Comparison

MonoTimer vs Pomodoro.FM

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

Head to head
About

MonoTimer

Features
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MonoTimer helps you master productivity with the proven Pomodoro Technique. Built with a beautiful minimalist design, it removes distractions so you can focus on what matters. FEATURES: • Customizable focus sessions • Tag sessions to organize your work by project or subject • Personalize your timer with wave color themes • Automatic break reminders • Live Activity support • Session tracking and statistics • Daily and weekly progress visualization • Strict mode to prevent distractions • Sign in with Apple for seamless sync • Haptic feedback for session transitions • Light/Dark mode support PERFECT FOR: • Students studying for exams • Professionals managing projects • Anyone looking to improve focus and productivity PRIVACY FIRST: • No ads or tracking • Your data is encrypted and secure • Optional cloud sync with Sign in with Apple Start your journey to better focus today with MonoTimer. PRIVACY POLICY - https://github.com/booya-tech/MonoTimer/blob/main/docs/privacy-policy.md TERMS OF SERVICE - https://github.com/booya-tech/MonoTimer/blob/main/docs/terms-of-service.md

About

Pomodoro.FM

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Pomodoro.FM is a beautifully simple focus timer built for deep work. Set your focus and break lengths, start a session, and stay in flow with a calm interface, built-in lofi and nature audio, and gentle timer alerts. Whether you're studying, writing, reading, or planning your day, Pomodoro.FM helps you build a steady rhythm without clutter. Switch themes to match your mood, choose the alarm sound you want to hear when a session ends, and keep your timer visible with Live Activity and widgets. Features: Custom focus and break timers Built-in lofi and nature audio Alarm sound selection and notifications Lock Screen Live Activity and widgets Beautiful themes for different moods Session counter to keep momentum Simple, distraction-free design

Screenshots

MonoTimer4 screens
Pomodoro.FM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro.FM at none against MonoTimer's 2. MonoTimer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, 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. MonoTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pomodoro.FM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MonoTimer ships an update monthly, Pomodoro.FM every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MonoTimer versus Pomodoro.FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonoTimerPomodoro.FM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoo Pannachainicholas robinson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MonoTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$8.991 Year
None

Pomodoro.FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MonoTimer free?
MonoTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro.FM free?
Pomodoro.FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MonoTimer or Pomodoro.FM have ads?
Neither MonoTimer nor Pomodoro.FM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MonoTimer or Pomodoro.FM?
MonoTimer ships an update monthly, and Pomodoro.FM every 7 months. Most recently, MonoTimer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Pomodoro.FM on October 7, 2026.

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