Comparison

Pomodoro vs Pomatic

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Pomatic

Features
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Pomatic is a focus timer for working in calm, focused blocks with the Pomodoro method. POMODORO WITH PHASES • 25 minutes focus → 5 minutes break → repeat • Long break every fourth cycle (adjustable) • Auto-advance or manual control – your choice • Keeps running correctly in the background and when the phone is locked CHECKLISTS IN EVERY SESSION • Write what you are focusing on + optional subtasks • Tick them off during the session • Everything is saved across app restarts REMINDERS AT EVERY PHASE END • A notification when focus or break time is up • Live Activity on the Lock Screen shows the time left STATS ON YOUR FOCUS TIME • Sessions today and the last 7 days • Total focus time per day, saved to Apple Health if you want • Full history (Premium) LOCAL AND PRIVATE All data is stored on your device. No login, no ads, no tracking. POMATIC PREMIUM (optional) Unlock 5 color themes (Tomato, Forest, Ocean, Twilight, Graphite) and your full stats history. Choose monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase; prices are shown in the app. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Privacy: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/integritet/ Terms: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/villkor/ Support: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/support/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro4 screens
Pomatic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro at none against Pomatic's 3. Pomodoro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Pomatic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomatic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro ships an update every 6 weeks, Pomatic every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pomodoro versus Pomatic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoroPomatic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurodjon SattorovAlexander Bergqvist

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomatic

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro free?
Pomodoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomatic free?
Pomatic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro or Pomatic have ads?
Neither Pomodoro nor Pomatic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro or Pomatic?
Pomodoro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pomatic every 2 days. Most recently, Pomodoro was updated on October 3, 2026 and Pomatic on September 29, 2026.

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