Comparison

Niyyah vs Pomodoro Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Niyyah

Features
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Turn Screen Time Into Sacred Time Niyyah helps you build a stronger connection with Allah through: PRAYER TRACKING • Accurate prayer times for your location • Prayer reminders and confirmations • Build daily prayer streaks QURAN READING • Beautiful Madina Mushaf with audio • English translations and transliterations • Track your reading progress FOCUS MODE • Block distracting apps during prayer times • Optional Quran/Dhikr requirements to unlock • Turn screen time into worship SPIRITUAL PROGRESS • Daily streaks and achievements • Track dhikr count and reading time • Beautiful progress visualizations PRIVACY FIRST • All data stays on your device • No ads, no tracking • Open source and transparent Start your journey today. May Allah accept your efforts. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pomodoro Buddy

Enhance your concentration with a beautifully designed focus timer. It utilizes structured work sessions and breaks to help you achieve deep focus for studying, coding, or professional tasks. Track your progress and visualize your achievements with engaging features.

Highlights
  • Dual timer modes (focus sessions or Pomodoro cycles)
  • Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
  • Immersive fullscreen focus mode
  • Visual tomato plant growth tracker
  • Customizable work and break durations
  • Session statistics and progress tracking
  • Home Screen widget for at-a-glance progress
Features
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Boost your productivity with Pomodoro Buddy — a beautifully designed focus timer built for iOS.   Pomodoro Buddy brings the proven Pomodoro Technique to your iPhone with a polished, glass-inspired interface. Whether you're studying for exams, coding a project, or tackling important work, this elegant timer helps you maintain deep focus through structured work sessions and strategic breaks. Key Features: - Dual Timer Modes — Choose simple focus sessions or full Pomodoro cycles with automatic breaks - Live Activities — Track your timer right from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app - Focus Mode — An immersive fullscreen timer with beautiful gradient backgrounds for distraction-free sessions - Growing Tomato Plant — Watch your tomato plant grow from seedling to harvest as your session progresses - Customizable Durations — Set work, short break, and long break lengths to match your workflow - Smart Notifications — Gentle alerts let you know when sessions complete, even in the background - Session Statistics — Track your daily progress, weekly trends, and streaks with detailed charts - Home Screen Widget — See your daily focus progress at a glance without opening the app - Haptic Feedback — Subtle tactile responses keep you connected to your session Perfect For: - Students preparing for exams or working on assignments - Software developers maintaining coding flow states - Writers and content creators managing creative sessions - Professionals tackling deep work and complex projects - Anyone looking to improve focus and time management Privacy First: Your productivity data stays completely private. Pomodoro Buddy stores everything locally on your device — no accounts, no data collection, no online tracking. Your habits and statistics remain yours alone. Transform scattered work time into productive, focused achievement. Download Pomodoro Buddy today and experience the power of structured productivity.

Screenshots

Niyyah4 screens
Pomodoro Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro Buddy at none against Niyyah's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Niyyah sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pomodoro Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Niyyah versus Pomodoro Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiyyahPomodoro Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbubakar Muhammad SadiqDanial Beg

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Niyyah

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$24.99
None

Pomodoro Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Niyyah free?
Niyyah is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Buddy free?
Pomodoro Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Niyyah or Pomodoro Buddy have ads?
Neither Niyyah nor Pomodoro Buddy shows ads.

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