Comparison

Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Burn Timer

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Focus Timer

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Tomoto – Pomodoro Focus Timer Work in focused bursts. Rest with purpose. Get things done. Tomoto is a clean, distraction-free Pomodoro timer built for people who want to do their best work without the clutter. No complicated setup, no overwhelming features — just a simple system that helps you focus, take smarter breaks, and make real progress every day. The Pomodoro Technique, done right The idea is simple: work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and repeat. This scientifically backed method trains your brain to focus deeply while preventing burnout. Tomoto keeps it effortless — one tap to start, one session at a time. Your sessions, your rules Not everyone works the same way. Tomoto lets you customize the length of your work intervals and breaks to fit your personal rhythm — whether you prefer 20-minute sprints or 50-minute deep work blocks. Tasks that move with you Add tasks before you start and link them to your sessions. Work through your list one Pomodoro at a time, and watch your to-dos turn into dones. Progress you can see Tomoto tracks every session so you can look back on your day, week, or month and understand where your time actually goes. Simple charts, honest data — no noise. Designed to stay out of your way Tomoto was built around one belief: a focus app should never distract you. The interface is minimal by design, calming by intention. Open the app, start your timer, and focus on what matters. Whether you're studying, writing, coding, or working through a long to-do list — Tomoto gives you just enough structure to stay on track, and just enough space to do your best thinking. Start your first session. See what 25 minutes can do. Pomodoro® and the Pomodoro Technique® are registered trademarks of Francesco Cirillo. Tomoto is not affiliated with Francesco Cirillo. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tomoto-pomodoro-timer/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tomoto-pomodoro-timer/terms-of-use

About

Burn Timer

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Burn Timer is a focus timer for work, study, and deep work. Choose a Single Focus session or Pomodoro mode, set your time, commit, and start focusing. Your focused time doesn’t disappear when the timer reaches zero. Sessions of 5 minutes or more earn Sparks — and longer focus can earn more. Use your Sparks to light stars across your Sky and turn time spent concentrating into something you can actually see. Every completed session also builds your Focus Mastery. Move through 13 levels, keep your daily streak alive, and watch consistent focus turn into long-term progress. Built for focused sessions - Single Focus and customizable Pomodoro modes - Adjustable focus time, breaks, and Pomodoro rounds - Sparks and an interactive Sky - 13 Focus Mastery levels - Daily streaks and session history - Today and all-time focus statistics - Quiet Mode with subtle ambient sounds - Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on supported devices - 9 visual themes, including 3 free themes Go deeper with Burn Timer Pro Unlock all themes, Focus Tags for Work, Study, and Hobby, advanced statistics, longer history ranges, charts, focus distribution, and trends. Pro also removes ads. Free users can also preview a Pro theme for one focus session through an optional rewarded ad. Burn Timer is made for one thing: helping you spend more time focused — and making that progress visible. Burn Timer Terms of Use (https://burntimer.bluetiger-development.com/terms-of-use/) work alongside Apple’s Standard EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and applicable App Store terms.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens
Burn Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Focus Timer at none against Burn Timer's shown. Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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 Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Burn Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pomodoro Focus Timer versus Burn Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro Focus TimerBurn Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr PolishchukPM EXPERT COMPAMY DOO

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
3 purchases

Burn Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Burn Timer free?
Burn Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Focus Timer or Burn Timer have ads?
Burn Timer shows ads; Pomodoro Focus Timer does not.

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