Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Countdown Timer

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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PulseFocus: Master Your Time Stop doomscrolling. Start achieving. PulseFocus is the ultimate productivity companion designed to help you enter the "flow state" instantly. Whether you are studying for exams, coding a masterpiece, or just trying to get through your daily task list, PulseFocus gives you the tools to reclaim your attention. Combine a beautiful, customizable focus timer with powerful app blocking to eliminate distractions at the source. KEY FEATURES Eliminate Distractions (App Blocking) Struggling to stay off social media? PulseFocus integrates directly with Screen Time API to automatically block distracting apps while your timer is running. Select specific apps to block during sessions. Basic (Free): Block a standard list of apps for all sessions. Smart Blocking (Pro): Customize blocked apps per category (e.g., block Instagram during "Study" but block Slack during "Deep Work"). Beautiful Focus Timer A clean, minimalist timer that breathes with you. Pulse Visuals: A subtle, calming animation keeps you grounded without being distracting. Custom Presets: Create your perfect rhythmβ€”standard Pomodoro (25/5), longer deep work sessions (50/10), or anything in between. Live Activities: See your remaining time right on your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. Visualize Your Progress You can't improve what you don't measure. PulseFocus tracks every second of your productivity. Detailed Charts: View your focus data by Day, Week, Month, or Year. Streaks: Build momentum with daily streak tracking. Tag Breakdown: See exactly where your time goes (Work, Study, Creative, Fitness). Organize Your Life Create custom tags with unique icons. Assign every session to a category to keep your stats meaningful. GO PRO WITH PULSEFOCUS+ Unlock the full potential of your productivity engine: Advanced Category Blocking: Set unique blocklists for specific tags. Unlimited Sessions: No limits on how many times you focus per day. Unlimited Tags: Create as many categories as you need. Premium Presets: Save multiple timer configurations for different workflows. Extended Statistics: Access your full history and data insights. PRIVACY FIRST PulseFocus respects your privacy. Your focus data stays on your device, and we never collect or sell your personal information. App blocking is handled securely via Apple's Screen Time API. Reclaim your attention today. Download PulseFocus and get in the zone. By using this app you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Countdown Timer

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Boost your productivity and stay focused with Pomodoro: Countdown Timer. Whether you are studying, working, or making videos, this app helps you manage your time easily. We have designed a clean and beautiful dark interface that is easy to use. Key Features: 1. Pomodoro Focus Timer Improve your focus with the Pomodoro technique. - Work for 25 minutes, take a break for 5 minutes. - Enable "Focus Music" to block out noise and stay in the zone. - The screen stays ON while the timer runs, so you always know how much time is left (Wake-lock supported). - Create a task list to track what you are working on. 2. Countdown Timer A flexible timer for all your needs. - Large, clear landscape view. Perfect for recording heavy challenges or workout videos for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. - "Tik-Tok" sound effect plays during the last 10 seconds to keep you alert. - Loud alarm bell rings when time is up. Why Choose Us? - Simple and friendly design (Dark Mode). - Very few ads for a smooth experience. - Open-source focus music included. - Great for students, freelancers, and content creators. Download now and master your time!

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Countdown Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Timer at none against Pomodoro Timer's 2. Countdown Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.1). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerCountdown Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.113.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARMINAS SALTENISMuhammad Ashiq

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown Timer free?
Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Countdown Timer have ads?
Countdown Timer shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.

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