Pomodoro Timer vs Orru
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodoro Timer
Enhance your focus and productivity with a distraction-free timer based on the Pomodoro technique. Seamlessly integrate with your tasks to track your time and understand your work patterns. Build better habits and achieve your goals with focused, timed sessions.
- Pomodoro timer with todo integration
- Distraction-free focus timer
- Start sessions directly from tasks
- Session history and progress tracking
- Simple study and work tracker
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FocusDay is a pomodoro focus timer based on the Pomodoro technique that's designed to help you stay focused, finish tasks, and understand how you spend your time. It keeps things simple so you can concentrate without interruptions. Focus with intention using a distraction-free tomato focus timer. Work in clear, timed sessions with a study timer that keeps you on track without clutter. Start focus sessions directly from your todos. Create tasks, then launch a session from any todo so your focus time always has context. A simple way to connect planning and execution. Track your progress over time. Every session is saved automatically so you can review past sessions, see patterns, and stay consistent. A clean time tracker and work tracker without unnecessary charts. Designed for both work and study. FocusDay works as a Pomodoro timer, study tracker, focus keeper, tomato timer, and study timer for students and professionals alike. Key features Pomodoro timer with todo integration Distraction-free focus timer Start sessions directly from tasks Session history and progress tracking Simple study tracker and work tracker FocusDay helps you focus on what matters and build better habits over time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Orru
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Orru is a minimal, powerful time tracker built around a single gesture: tap to start, hold to stop. Rotate the dial to fine-tune your time — add or subtract minutes instantly. TRACK WITH ZERO FRICTION Name your task, pick a category, and go. Pause and resume anytime. Rotate the dial to adjust on the fly. Your sessions are saved automatically. SET GOALS & BUILD STREAKS Set a daily tracking goal and watch your progress fill a visual ring. Stay consistent and build day-after-day streaks to stay motivated. SEE WHERE YOUR TIME GOES Weekly breakdowns show how your time is distributed across categories. Tap any day or category to drill down. Compare this week to last week at a glance. TRACK BILLABLE HOURS Set hourly rates per category and Orru calculates your earnings automatically. See paid vs. unpaid time and monitor your income week over week. SEARCH & EDIT YOUR HISTORY Every session is stored and searchable. Group by category, edit names or times, and swipe to delete. Your complete history, always at hand. EXPORT DETAILED REPORTS Pick any date range and export a spreadsheet-ready CSV in one tap. Perfect for invoicing, timesheets, or personal analysis. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts, no subscriptions. Your data is stored on your device and synced through your personal iCloud. Orru collects nothing. • One-time purchase — no subscriptions • iCloud sync across your devices • No account required • Dark mode support • Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Orru at 17.0 against Pomodoro Timer's 26.0. On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Orru sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pomodoro Timer | Orru |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jia Ge | Maged El Sadek |
In-app purchases
Pomodoro Timer
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
Orru
- Orru Pro$5.99









