Pomodoro Timer vs Pyre
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodoro Timer
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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 โข Classic: a clean circular timer with clear progress โข Study: big, distraction-free digits for deep work โข Code Flow: a terminal-style timer for developers โข Cozy Reading: a hardcover book with warm sepia tones โข Meditation: a gentle breathing circle to stay present โข Digital Clock: a crisp 7-segment display โข Lofi Cozy (new): a sleepy cat in headphones naps beside a steaming mug FOCUS YOUR WAY โข One-tap start for every timer โข Set your own focus, short break and long break lengths, and the sessions per cycle โข Fullscreen mode: just the time, big and calm โข Portrait and landscape layouts โข Sound and vibration alerts with tones you choose โข A short motivational quote after each completed session TRACK YOUR PROGRESS โข Today's focus time, completed Pomodoros and cycles โข Weekly bar and line charts โข See which timer you use most, by day or by week โข 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
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
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Verdict
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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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 months, Pyre every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Pomodoro Timer | Pyre |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sulton Gafurov | Peppertree |
In-app purchases
Pomodoro Timer
No in-app purchases
Pyre
No in-app purchases









