Comparison

Ken's Pure Timer vs Pauza

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

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About

Ken's Pure Timer

Features
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Ken's Pure Timer helps you boost productivity using the proven Pomodoro Technique. FEATURES • 25-minute focus sessions for deep work • 5-minute break periods for rest • Session counter to track your progress • Beautiful, minimal interface • Automatic transitions between work and break • Sound notification when timer completes • Saves your progress automatically PERFECT FOR • Students studying for exams • Professionals working on projects • Writers, coders, and creators • Anyone wanting to improve focus • Breaking large tasks into manageable chunks THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that uses timed intervals (traditionally 25 minutes) separated by short breaks. This app makes it simple to follow this proven productivity method. WHY IT WORKS • Focused work without distractions • Regular breaks prevent burnout • Track your productive sessions • Build better work habits • Increase deep work time CLEAN & SIMPLE No ads. No subscriptions. No distractions. Just a beautiful, simple timer to help you focus. Start your journey to better productivity today!

About

Pauza

This app gamifies screen time reduction by challenging friends to scroll less, with the loser paying in minutes. It helps users block distracting apps, track their usage, and build focus streaks, offering a unique approach to digital well-being.

Highlights
  • Challenge friends to reduce screen time
  • Gamified focus with stakes
  • Block distracting apps
  • Track daily app usage
  • Build focus streaks
  • Private blocklist management
Features
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Challenge a friend to scroll less. Loser pays — in minutes (tokens). Pauza is the first screen time app where focus is a game you win together. Most blockers rely on willpower — and willpower runs out. Pauza adds something stronger: a real stake and a friend on the other side. CHALLENGE A FRIEND Challenge a friend to scroll less than you. Whoever loses, really pays. A real stake and someone watching make it far harder to reach for the feed — this is the part no other screen time app has. EARN YOUR SCREEN TIME Every minute you don't waste becomes a reward you keep. Trade scrolling for something that grows, instead of just fighting the urge. BLOCK THE APPS THAT EAT YOUR DAY Set limits on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and more in seconds. Powered by Apple Screen Time. SEE WHERE YOUR HOURS GO A clear, app-by-app breakdown of your day — no guessing, no shame, just the truth about where the time went. BUILD A STREAK Win one focused day at a time and watch your progress grow. Small wins, stacked. PRIVATE BY DESIGN The apps you choose to block never leave your device — your blocklist is yours alone, built with Apple's Screen Time API. Only an anonymous daily total syncs, so friends see your minutes, never which apps you used. The optional avatar selfie is processed once and deleted — never stored. PAUZA PRO The core app — blocking, tracking, streaks and challenges — is free. Pauza Pro unlocks longer Hard mode sessions, extended challenges, and full weekly / monthly / yearly analytics. Take your screen time back. Start today. Privacy Policy: https://pauza.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://pauza.ai/terms Questions: info@pauza.ai

Screenshots

Ken's Pure Timer3 screens
Pauza4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ken's Pure Timer at none against Pauza's 2. Ken's Pure Timer also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. Pauza sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Ken's Pure Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ken's Pure Timer versus Pauza: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKen's Pure TimerPauza
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB101 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKAM HON KUOKA24Z AI

In-app purchases

None

Ken's Pure Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pauza

Subscriptions2
  • pauza pro monthly$9.991 Month
  • pauza pro yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Ken's Pure Timer free?
Ken's Pure Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pauza free?
Pauza is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ken's Pure Timer or Pauza have ads?
Neither Ken's Pure Timer nor Pauza shows ads.

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