Comparison

Safa vs Pomodoro Timer

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

Head to head
About

Safa

A minimalist focus timer that helps you concentrate on tasks without distractions. It offers a simple, gesture-based interface for setting timers and works completely offline. An optional upgrade unlocks themes, sounds, and session history.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Gesture-based timer control
  • Offline functionality
  • No accounts or streaks
  • Quiet session endings
  • Optional themes and sounds
Features
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Safa is a calm, minimalist focus timer designed with care and intention. Built around a single circle and a few deliberate gestures, it removes everything that isn't essential — no accounts, no streaks, no dashboards. Simple to use. Refined in feel. Set time by rotating the circle. Focus happens on a single screen. Each session ends quietly, without interruption. There are no menus or clutter. Every interaction is intentional. Safa works fully offline and stores everything locally. No tracking. No analytics. No ads. The free version is complete. An optional one-time upgrade adds additional themes, sounds, and a full session history. Safa isn't a task manager or habit app. It simply creates a quiet space for focused work, study, or stillness. Quiet by design.

About

Pomodoro Timer

Master productivity with a proven time management method. Set custom work and break intervals, and let the timer guide you through focused sessions. Ideal for studying, deep work, and any task requiring concentration.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus and break timers
  • Smart break system
  • Circular progress timer
  • Haptic and sound alerts
  • Live Activity support
  • Auto-start options
  • Persistent settings
Features
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Pomodoro Timer - Focus & Study Master your productivity with the Pomodoro Technique — the proven time management method used by millions to stay focused and get more done. How It Works Set your work and break intervals, hit start, and let the timer guide you through focused work sessions followed by refreshing breaks. Complete all your pomodoros and finish your day with a sense of accomplishment. Key Features Customizable focus timer - set your ideal work duration Smart break system - short breaks between sessions, long break at the end Circular progress timer with clean, minimal design Haptic feedback and sound alerts when sessions end Live Activity support - track your timer from the lock screen Auto-start options for work and break sessions Persistent settings - your preferences are saved automatically Stay in the Zone No complicated setups. No distractions. Just a beautifully simple timer that helps you focus on what matters. Perfect for studying, deep work, coding, writing, or any task that requires concentration. Pomodoro Pro Upgrade to Pro to remove ads and unlock full customization of your focus time, break durations, and pomodoro count. Tailor every session to your workflow. Download now and start building better focus habits today. Terms of Use: https://atlantics-corporation.github.io/atlantics-apps-legal/pomodoro/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://atlantics-corporation.github.io/atlantics-apps-legal/pomodoro/privacy.html

Screenshots

Safa4 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Safa at none against Pomodoro Timer's shown. Safa also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Safa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pomodoro Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safa ships an update every 5 weeks, Pomodoro Timer every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Safa versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafaPomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmed El SiblaniTigran Karapetyan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Safa

One-time1
  • Safa Pro$1.99
3 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions3
  • pomodoro_weekly$3.997 Days
  • Subscription Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Safa free?
Safa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Safa or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Pomodoro Timer shows ads; Safa does not.
Which is updated more often, Safa or Pomodoro Timer?
Safa ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pomodoro Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Safa was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 31, 2026.

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