Comparison

OverRun Timer vs Pomodoro Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

OverRun Timer

This app provides precise timing for fixed-duration tasks. It tracks remaining time, elapsed time, and specifically how much time has gone over the target. Features include two distinct timing modes, customizable cues, session history, and export options.

Highlights
  • Two timing modes (Countdown, End Time)
  • Detailed overrun tracking
  • Customizable cue system
  • Session history and notes
  • Export sessions as text or CSV
  • Lap markers and auto-save
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**OverRun Timer** is a precision timing app for anyone who must deliver on a fixed duration. Set a target, start your session, and track not only remaining time—but also exact **overrun**, the amount of time past your target. Use it in **Countdown** mode (set a duration) or **End Time** mode (set a specific meeting or recording end time). OverRun keeps running after zero so you always know, clearly and immediately, how far over time you are. OverRun is built to support real timing needs in everyday presentations and production workflows: - Keep talks and speeches within a target length - Run and monitor recording production segments that must fit a specific window - Stay on schedule during meetings, presentations, classes, debates, and similar timed sessions - Review timing patterns over time using saved session history ## Key Features - **Two timing modes** - **Countdown**: set a duration and run backward to zero - **End Time**: set a specific stop time and count down to that moment - **Overrun tracking that matters** - Separate displays for countdown, overrun, and total elapsed - Continue tracking after zero so every second over target is visible - **Cue system for better timing control** - Countdown cues with selectable cue packs, including **Fibonacci** - Overrun cues by every 15s, every 30s, every minute, or Fibonacci - Optional haptic alerts and sounds - **Flexible session support** - Add lap markers during a session - Save sessions manually or with auto-save rules - Set session thresholds and completion requirements for auto-save - **Notes and history** - Optional session notes and per-lap notes - Default note templates - Session history list with detail, edit, and delete options - Export sessions as text or CSV - **Meeting and production friendly** - Clear Start/Pause/Reset controls - Persisted settings and state across launches - Local notifications when countdown reaches zero ## Extra - Optional one-time support purchase to remove support prompts (no subscription) Great for timed speaking, live presentations, talks, classes, debate segments, and production workflows where **“how far over target”** is just as important as hitting the mark.

About

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Features
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PostPing is a focus timer built on the Pomodoro method - work in focused sprints, take real breaks, repeat - with alarms that actually fire, even when the app is closed. Set your focus and break lengths, press start, and PostPing pings you at every switch. Deep work, studying, writing, coding, revision, chores - anything that goes better in focused intervals with real breaks. BUILT TO ACTUALLY WORK Most timers go silent the moment you leave the app. PostPing doesn't. Its pings run on iOS 26 AlarmKit, so the alarm fires full-screen and out loud even when the app is closed, backgrounded, or your phone is on silent - the same reliability as Apple's own Clock. Your session never quietly dies. THE ESSENTIALS - Live Activity & Dynamic Island: phase and countdown on your Lock Screen - Configurable focus and break durations, plus built-in ping sounds - Optional post nudge: end a sprint with a prompt to share progress, or turn it off - Clean, focused design: no ads, no account, no clutter POSTPING PRO - Profiles: a saved rhythm for every mode - "Deep Work 50/10," "Study Sprint 25/5," "Writing" - Rename phases and add your own on-screen and alarm text - Custom ping sounds: record your own or import a file - The full per-phase accent-color palette - Home & Lock Screen widgets Try Pro free for 7 days, then monthly - or unlock it once with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Focus, break, repeat - one ping at a time. PostPing Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. After a 7-day free trial, the monthly subscription renews at the price shown in the app unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. A one-time Lifetime purchase is also available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tupungatostudios.com/privacy/postping

Screenshots

OverRun Timer4 screens
Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomodoro Focus Timer at every 4 days against OverRun Timer's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. OverRun Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OverRun Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Pomodoro Focus Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
OverRun Timer versus Pomodoro Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverRun TimerPomodoro Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen ZinnBASTIAN VIDELA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OverRun Timer

One-time1
  • Supporter Unlock$3.99
2 purchases

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Subscriptions1
  • PostPing Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is OverRun Timer free?
OverRun Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OverRun Timer or Pomodoro Focus Timer have ads?
Neither OverRun Timer nor Pomodoro Focus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OverRun Timer or Pomodoro Focus Timer?
OverRun Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pomodoro Focus Timer every 4 days. Most recently, OverRun Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Pomodoro Focus Timer on September 28, 2026.

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