Comparison

Pomodorri vs Tomatoro

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

Head to head
About

Pomodorri

Features
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Focus when you can. Break when you need to. That's it. Pomodorri is a focus timer built for how you actually work. No streaks to maintain. No penalties for stopping. Just a timer that fits your day. How it works Set a focus duration, hit start, and get to work. When time's up, take a break. Repeat. It's the Pomodoro technique, simple and proven. Create focuses for everything Work, study, exercise, reading, creative projects. Create a separate focus for each with its own duration, break length, and daily target. Smart breaks that actually help Short breaks and long breaks are built in. Enable "Enforce Break" to hide the skip button so you actually rest instead of powering through. 25 beautiful themes From minimal Paper to vibrant Ocean Teal. Light, dark, high contrast, and muted options. Pick a look that matches your mood. Flexible by design Sessions from 5 to 180 minutes. 5-minute sprint before a meeting? 90-minute deep work block? It adapts to you. Sync across devices Sign in to sync your focuses, settings, and history across iOS and web. Or stay local, no account required. Features - Focus timer with short and long breaks - Multiple focus areas with custom settings - 25 themes (light, dark, vibrant, muted) - Enforce Break: hide the skip button - Session targets and progress dots - Autostart next session - Background timer with notification controls - Cross-device sync (iOS and web) - No ads, ever Pomodorri Pro Unlock all 25 themes, premium fonts, advanced analytics, PDF reports, and more. Free 7-day trial. Start focusing today. No account needed. No ads. No pressure.

About

Tomatoro

Features
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Tomatoro is a focus timer built around the Pomodoro Technique — designed for people who take their deep work seriously. Whether you're studying, coding, writing, or just trying to stay off your phone, Tomatoro keeps you in the zone with smart timers, beautiful environments, and zero subscriptions. --- STAY FOCUSED, YOUR WAY • Classic Pomodoro: 25-minute focus blocks with short and long breaks • Deep Focus mode: Extended sessions for serious, uninterrupted work • Creative Flow: Flexible sessions designed for writing and creative projects • Commitment Mode: Blocks pause, skip, and stop while a session is active — no excuses --- LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Live Activities with Dynamic Island support — see your timer without unlocking your phone • Lock screen widgets that update in real time • StandBy support: beautiful full-screen timer on your bedside table • Apple Watch companion: start, stop, and check your sessions from your wrist --- PREMIUM FEATURES (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Focus Environments: Immersive visual themes — Zen Garden, Rainy Library, Retro Office • Concentration Sounds: 6 ambient soundscapes — Rain, Ocean Waves, Forest Rain, River, and more • Advanced Statistics: Weekly charts, streaks, and detailed session history • Alternative App Icons: Choose the look that fits your style • Timer Profiles: Pre-configured setups for Deep Work, Light Study, and Creative Flow • StandBy Themes: Match your nightstand aesthetic No subscription. Pay once, own it forever. --- BUILT FOR FOCUS NERDS Tomatoro tracks your sessions, breaks, and daily streaks so you always know how productive you've been. The app speaks English and Spanish — switch languages without leaving the app. Compatible with iPhone and Apple Watch. Requires iOS 16.6 or later.

Screenshots

Pomodorri4 screens
Tomatoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomodorri at daily against Tomatoro's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodorri sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tomatoro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodorri ships an update daily, Tomatoro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Pomodorri versus Tomatoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodorriTomatoro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYurii YanochykRene Durazo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomodorri

Subscriptions2
  • Pomodorri Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pomodorri Pro (Yearly)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pomodorri Pro (Lifetime)$14.99
4 purchases

Tomatoro

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Tomatoro Pro$4.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
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  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Pomodorri free?
Pomodorri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tomatoro free?
Tomatoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodorri or Tomatoro have ads?
Neither Pomodorri nor Tomatoro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodorri or Tomatoro?
Pomodorri ships an update daily, and Tomatoro fortnightly. Most recently, Pomodorri was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tomatoro on October 31, 2026.

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