Pomodoro vs Pomofish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodoro
This app offers a distraction-free Pomodoro timer to enhance focus. It features customizable durations for work and breaks, automatic cycles, and live activity updates. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with flexible settings and visual themes.
- Flexible Pomodoro and break durations
- Automatic work/break cycles
- Live Activities and Lock Screen updates
- Home Screen widgets
- Customizable color themes
- Gentle sound cues and haptic feedback
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No ads. Free forever. A clean, distraction-free Pomodoro timer designed to help you focus without getting in your way. Why you’ll love it • No ads, no paywalls — focus without interruptions. • Free forever — all features included. Core features • Flexible durations Pomodoro: 15–60 min Break: 1–10 min Long Break: 5–30 min • Automatic cycles Long Break every N Pomodoros (choose 2–8). The cycle repeats automatically until you stop it. • Simple, safe controls Start / Pause / Stop / Restart with confirmation to prevent accidental resets. • Live Activities Track the current session and remaining time directly on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while the timer is running. • Home Screen widgets Keep your focus visible at a glance without opening the app. • Ongoing notifications See your active session and remaining time while the timer is running. • Sound cues A gentle ting after Pomodoro and Break sessions, plus a short alarm when Long Break starts. • Color themes Choose from 20 carefully curated backgrounds. Changes apply instantly. • Haptic feedback Subtle, precise vibrations for satisfying adjustments (device-dependent). How it works Example (Every 2): Pomodoro → Break → Pomodoro → Break → Long Break → repeat Example (Every 4): Pomodoro → Break ×4 → Long Break → repeat The cycle continues until you press Stop. Notes • Enable notifications to receive session alerts and Live Activity updates. • Live Activities and widgets are active only while the timer is running. • Haptic feedback may vary depending on device settings. Focus better with a Pomodoro timer that’s simple, powerful, ad-free, and free — forever.
Pomofish
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Pomofish turns your focus time into something rewarding. Complete Pomodoro sessions to earn coins and unlock unique fish skins while building better productivity habits. Every minute you focus brings you closer to new rewards and increases your chances of discovering higher rarity fish. Stay consistent to grow your collection and customize your pond with exclusive skins purchased using the coins you earn. With simple session tracking and smart reminders, Pomofish helps you stay on track while making progress visible and motivating. Small sessions lead to real progress and a collection that reflects your dedication. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pomofish-web.vercel.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro at none against Pomofish's 3. Pomodoro also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Pomofish sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pomodoro ships an update every 2 months, Pomofish every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pomodoro | Pomofish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Murodjon Sattorov | Melki Jonathan Andara |
In-app purchases
Pomodoro
No in-app purchases
Pomofish
- Pomofish Pro – Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pomofish Pro – Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99








