Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs DepthWork

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

Enhance focus with a gamified productivity timer. This app combines the Pomodoro Technique with delightful coffee-themed animations to make work sessions engaging. Track progress, manage tasks, and build better habits with visual rewards.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro intervals
  • Gamified productivity progression
  • Integrated task management
  • Detailed statistics dashboard
  • Coffee-themed animations
  • Live Activities tracking
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Struggling to stay focused? CoffeePomodoro turns productivity into a delightful coffee break experience! Combine the proven Pomodoro Technique with beautiful coffee-themed animations. Track focus time, manage tasks & level up productivity while building better work habits. Perfect for students, professionals & anyone fighting distractions. WHY COFFEEPOMODORO? The only Pomodoro timer that makes focus fun & rewarding! Every session fills your virtual coffee cup with beautiful animations. Level up your barista rank, earn achievements & watch productivity grow. Unlike boring timers, CoffeePomodoro gamifies your work sessions. Stay motivated with visual progress, compete with yourself & build lasting productivity habits. POWERFUL FOCUS TIMER - Customizable Pomodoro intervals (25-5-15) - Smart break reminders - Skip breaks when in flow - Pause & resume anytime - Live Activities tracking - Beautiful coffee animations - Multiple timer presets TRACK PRODUCTIVITY - Detailed statistics dashboard - Daily, weekly, monthly reports - Visual insights & productivity trends - Task completion analytics - Focus time trends - Session history - Streak counter - Progress graphs - Total time statistics TASK MANAGEMENT - Integrated to-do list with timer - Quick task creation - Organize by projects & tags - Estimated Pomodoro per task - Subtasks support - Drag & drop reorder - Mark completed - Archive tasks - Task notes LEVEL UP PRODUCTIVITY - Barista rank progression - Earn XP per Pomodoro - Unlock achievements - Coffee filling animations - Track productivity level - Daily & weekly challenges - Beat personal best - Visual badges BEAUTIFUL DESIGN - Glassmorphism UI - Clean, modern design - Smooth animations - Minimalist interface - All screen sizes - Premium feel, free - Modern iOS design SMART NOTIFICATIONS - Gentle break reminders - Custom alert sounds - Bell & chime options - Volume control - Do Not Disturb mode - Silent sessions 36+ LANGUAGES - Worldwide language support - Real-time switching - Battery efficient - Works offline - Regular updates - Customer support APPLE INTEGRATION - Home Screen widgets - Live Activities - iPhone & iPad optimized - Seamless sync PERFECT FOR: - Students studying & exam prep - Professionals working remotely - Developers in deep work - Writers & creators - ADHD focus support - Freelancers & time management - Coffee lovers - Anyone battling phone distractions - People building better habits SCIENCE-BACKED Pomodoro Technique increases focus by 40%, reduces fatigue, improves time management, boosts task completion, decreases procrastination & enhances work-life balance. PRIVACY FIRST - No account required - Data stays on device - Optional Firebase backup - No data selling - GDPR compliant - Full data control FREE TO START Free: Unlimited Pomodoro sessions, task management, statistics, level progression & core features. Premium: Ad-free experience, cloud backup, 21+ background music, 12+ alert sounds & exclusive cups. Monthly ($1.99/mo), Annual ($12.99/yr) or Lifetime ($24.99). LOVED BY USERS "Best Pomodoro app! Coffee theme makes it enjoyable." - Sarah M. "Hit my productivity goals. Stats keep me motivated!" - Alex K. "ADHD-friendly & fun. Game changer!" - Jamie L. "Finally stopped procrastinating! The coffee rewards keep me going." - Mike R. DOWNLOAD TODAY Clean design. Powerful features. Zero distractions. Transform productivity with the most beautiful & rewarding Pomodoro timer. Start your coffee-powered focus session now! Perfect for work, study, focus & fighting procrastination. Free to download. No credit card required. Start focusing in 30 seconds. Try it now & discover why thousands choose CoffeePomodoro! Contact: hello@coffeepomodoro.com Follow: @coffeepomodoro Made with coffee and love by an indie developer who believes productivity should be enjoyable. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DepthWork

Features
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Most focus apps just count minutes. DepthWork measures the quality of your attention — built for ADHD minds, developers, and anyone who's tried every timer and still can't stay focused. Cal Newport called it deep work. We built the tool that measures whether you actually did it. Designed around peer-reviewed research on attention, habit formation, and flow states, DepthWork turns deep work into a system you can actually train. WHAT MAKES DEPTHWORK DIFFERENT Focus Depth Index (FDI) — a single 0–100 score that reflects how deep your focus really went, not just how long you sat there. Flow state detection — sessions that cross the ~25-minute uninterrupted threshold earn a rare Flow badge, inspired by Csíkszentmihályi's research. Distraction timing matters — interruptions early in a session cost more than late ones, modeling the well-known 23-minute re-focus cost. Goal completion bonus — set a micro-goal before each session — completing it adds a significant bonus to your FDI score. Focus fitness tracking — watch your focus score grow week over week as your sessions get deeper. HOW IT WORKS Set your intention. A short pre-session goal primes your attention before the timer starts. Focus without interruption. The app silently tracks session quality in the background. Get your FDI score. Completion ratio, distraction decay, timing penalty, and goal completion combine into a meaningful number. Build the habit. Your FDI trend, flow badges, and weekly progress chart show how your attention actually improves — not just whether you showed up. ACHIEVEMENTS THAT MEAN SOMETHING Every badge marks a measurable point in your focus development — backed by the same research that powers the FDI score: First Synapse — your first focus session Myelin Builder — one week in, your routine is taking shape Habit Encoded — three weeks of practice, focus starts to feel automatic Neural Architect — one month in, focus is becoming part of who you are Flow Native — six months, flow sessions are a regular part of your week Zone Entered — your first fully uninterrupted session THE RESEARCH BEHIND IT 23-minute distraction recovery (UC Irvine attention research) Repeated, deliberate practice as the foundation of habit-building Goal completion as one of the most reliable reinforcement loops Strategically timed breaks to sustain attention Flow state thresholds drawn from Csíkszentmihályi's work Pink and white noise at low volumes to support sustained attention PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required All data stays on your device No tracking, no ads, no data sharing Works fully offline WHO IT'S FOR Knowledge workers tired of shallow productivity timers Students preparing for deep, sustained study Writers, designers, developers, researchers, and anyone who lives by their attention People with ADHD rebuilding focus after years of fragmented digital habits PRICING Try DepthWork Premium free for 7 days. After your trial, Premium continues at $1.99/month unless canceled. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the end of the trial. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Train your focus. Work deeper. Think clearer. A NOTE ON THE SCIENCE DepthWork is informed by widely cited attention and focus research, but it does not measure your brain directly — there are no EEG sensors or neural readings. The Focus Depth Index is a behavioral score derived from your session activity (interruption timing, goal completion, session length, and distraction patterns). It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose or treat ADHD or any other condition.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
DepthWork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DepthWork at none against Pomodoro Timer's shown. Pomodoro Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DepthWork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 9 days, DepthWork every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomodoro Timer versus DepthWork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerDepthWork
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemzi AkgozJakub Nowakowski

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium1 Year trial$12.991 Year
  • Annual Premium$12.991 Year
One-time7
  • Fries$3.99
  • Coffee$5.99
  • Pizza$7.99
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  • Lunch$9.99
  • Lifetime Upgrade$19.99
  • Pack all$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
2 purchases

DepthWork

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DepthWork free?
DepthWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or DepthWork have ads?
Pomodoro Timer shows ads; DepthWork does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or DepthWork?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 9 days, and DepthWork every 8 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and DepthWork on October 25, 2026.

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