Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Pyre

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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The only Pomodoro timer with themed focus modes for study, coding & reading. Pick a style that fits the task, press start, and let the Pomodoro Technique do the rest: focus, short break, focus, long break. Free, no ads, works offline. 7 TIMER STYLES, ONE FOR EVERY TASK โ€ข Classic: a clean circular timer with clear progress โ€ข Study: big, distraction-free digits for deep work โ€ข Code Flow: a terminal-style timer for developers โ€ข Cozy Reading: a hardcover book with warm sepia tones โ€ข Meditation: a gentle breathing circle to stay present โ€ข Digital Clock: a crisp 7-segment display โ€ข Lofi Cozy (new): a sleepy cat in headphones naps beside a steaming mug FOCUS YOUR WAY โ€ข One-tap start for every timer โ€ข Set your own focus, short break and long break lengths, and the sessions per cycle โ€ข Fullscreen mode: just the time, big and calm โ€ข Portrait and landscape layouts โ€ข Sound and vibration alerts with tones you choose โ€ข A short motivational quote after each completed session TRACK YOUR PROGRESS โ€ข Today's focus time, completed Pomodoros and cycles โ€ข Weekly bar and line charts โ€ข See which timer you use most, by day or by week โ€ข Lifetime totals PRIVATE, OFFLINE, LIGHT ON BATTERY No account, no sign-up and no internet needed. Your timers and stats stay on your iPhone. Light and dark mode. Made for students, developers, writers, readers and anyone who wants to beat procrastination and stay in flow. Questions or ideas? Write to sultonuzdev@gmail.com

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Pyre

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Ten minutes into a work block, can you say how much time is left without checking a number? Pyre turns the clock into a ring of flame. It burns down as your session runs, and what is left of the ring is the time you have left. The countdown digits sit in the middle of the ring, but you do not have to read them: one glance from across the desk tells you where you are. PICK A RHYTHM - Classic 25: a 25 minute focus sprint with a 5 minute break - Deep 45 and Deep 60: one long block, no break built in - Deep 90 and Deep 120: long blocks with a 15 or 20 minute break afterwards - Breaks can start by themselves when a session ends, or wait for your tap - A notification tells you when a session or break is over, even with the screen locked SETTINGS FOR WANDERING ATTENTION - Show the wall clock beside the timer when minutes feel abstract - Streaks are off by default. Turn them on only if a streak motivates you - Compassionate streak: one missed day per week does not break it - Stats show lifetime sessions, plus your current and best streak when streaks are on ADHD-friendly here means gentle defaults and a visual cue. Pyre is a productivity tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat or manage ADHD or any other condition. THE AD, AND YOUR DATA Pyre is free. It shows a single small banner at the bottom of the Stats screen, and nowhere else. The timer screen is where your session runs, so it stays clear. Where the law requires it (the EEA and UK), a consent form asks about ads before any load, and Settings gets an Ad privacy options row so you can change your answer later. On iPhone and iPad the system tracking prompt appears only if that step allows it. Say no to the form or to the prompt and nothing in Pyre gets locked. Your settings, session totals and streaks are stored on your device and there is no Pyre account. The only network traffic Pyre starts itself is the ad request. The notification prompt appears when you start your first session, not when you open the app. WHERE IT HELPS Writers, students, developers and anyone who loses the thread of time while working. If a plain countdown never felt real to you, watch it burn. Questions or feedback: contact+pyre@peppertree.so

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Pyre4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Timer at none against Pyre's shown. Pyre's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 months, Pyre every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Pyre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerPyre
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.215.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size47 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSulton GafurovPeppertree

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Pyre

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pyre free?
Pyre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Pyre have ads?
Pyre shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Pyre?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Pyre every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pyre on October 31, 2026.

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