Comparison

Tomodoro vs Pomodoro Timer

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

Head to head
About

Tomodoro

Features
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Focus on one thing at a time. PomoTimer splits your day into short focused sessions with real breaks in between. Start the timer, do one thing until it rings, then step away. That is the whole method, and it works. WHAT YOU GET - Classic 25 / 5 / 15 minute intervals, or set your own from 1 to 120 minutes - A long break automatically after every fourth session - Live Activity and Lock Screen countdown, so you can check the time without opening the app - Notifications and haptic feedback when a session ends - Light and dark themes that follow your system setting - A calm animated timer you can switch on or off - Works offline. No account, no sign-up MADE FOR Studying and exam revision, deep work, writing, coding, practising an instrument, chores, and time boxing for ADHD. Anything that goes better against a clock. REMOVE ADS ONCE PomoTimer is free with a small banner. A single in-app purchase removes every ad for good. No subscription, no trial. IN YOUR LANGUAGE Translated into more than 30 languages, including notifications and the Lock Screen timer.

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Pomodoro Timer

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Pomodoro Timer turns focus into something you can see. Set the timer, get to work, and every session you finish plants a tomato in your garden. Stay consistent and watch your harvest, your streak, and your progress grow day after day. Distractions are handled for you. Choose the apps that pull you away and they stay silenced for as long as your focus session runs, powered by Apple Screen Time. Blocking is free and unlimited, with no paywall and no catch. A FOCUS TIMER THAT FEELS GOOD Classic Pomodoro technique: focused work sessions with short and long breaks Adjustable focus and break lengths that match the way you work Auto start breaks so you never lose your rhythm Gentle chimes and soft haptics mark the end of every session A calm, cozy design with Pomo, your tomato companion who cheers you on REAL APP BLOCKING, COMPLETELY FREE Block social media, games, and any other distracting apps during focus Built on Apple Screen Time, so blocked apps genuinely stay blocked Unlimited apps and unlimited sessions on the free plan GROW YOUR HARVEST Every finished focus session earns a tomato for your garden Set a daily goal and watch your basket fill up Build a daily streak worth protecting, with friendly reminders before it breaks TRACK WHAT MATTERS Organize your focus into projects for work, study, reading, or anything else See your focus time, sessions, and trends at a glance Simple, honest stats that show your effort adding up ALWAYS WITHIN REACH Live Activity keeps your timer on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island Home Screen widget shows your streak and today's harvest Notifications let you know when it is time to work or time to rest WHY THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE WORKS Working in short, timed sessions with regular breaks keeps your mind fresh and makes big tasks feel manageable. Students use it to study for exams, professionals use it for deep work, and anyone can use it to beat procrastination. Pomodoro Timer adds one more ingredient: a reason to come back tomorrow. GO PRO WHEN YOU ARE READY The core experience is free forever: the timer, app blocking, streaks, and your garden. Pomodoro Pro unlocks an unlimited daily harvest, unlimited projects, and your full history with advanced charts. Start your first session today. Your garden is waiting. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/83a831cd-dc29-41d8-926f-ea6a16d82d54 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aBlm_7VQSgd94Xf-oC8m_cUfM45T9LGiGRzvnZUyZ5E/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Tomodoro4 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Timer at none against Tomodoro's shown. Pomodoro Timer also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Tomodoro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pomodoro Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Tomodoro versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomodoroPomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Gerardo Palma DuranAndrii Kulchytskyi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tomodoro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pomodoro Weekly with 3 days trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pomodoro Timer Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Tomodoro free?
Tomodoro 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 Tomodoro or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Tomodoro shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.

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