# Pomodoro Timer vs Etched

The clearest difference is rating: Etched at 5.0 against Pomodoro Timer's 3.0. Pomodoro Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Etched sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pomodoro Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Etched holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomodoro Timer | Etched |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-cucumber/id6757485620/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etched-mastery-tracker/id6771802147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.3** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dmitrii Goriachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800424560) | [Posido Vega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896264780) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-cucumber/id6757485620)

This productivity app helps users track focus sessions and work time, especially for those who work late. It intelligently groups pomodoros into single work sessions, preventing midnight from splitting your progress or streak.

**Highlights:** Configurable work and break durations, Intelligent work session grouping, Visual progress tracking, Session history and statistics, CSV data export, Multi-platform support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Etched

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etched-mastery-tracker/id6771802147)

This app transforms practice hours into a visual journey of personal growth. Choose an archetype, set a mastery goal, and log your practice time to see your avatar evolve and your story unfold. Track any skill, from music to coding, with detailed progress and motivational reminders.

**Highlights:** Archetype-based skill tracking, Visual avatar evolution, 10,000 hours or custom goal setting, Unlimited skill tracking, Live session timer with XP, Manual time entry, 13-week calendar heatmap

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Archetypes | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Etched free?

Etched is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Timer or Etched?

Etched is rated higher. Pomodoro Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Etched averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pomodoro Timer or Etched have ads?

Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Etched shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*