Tomatoro vs Tomoru

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.

Tomoru is a study timer with a companion, built to keep you studying every day until exam day. The more you focus, the brighter your companion glows. Exam countdown Add your exam date and the Focus screen shows what today needs, like "108 days to your exam, 35 min left today". Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets show the days left at a glance. Pomodoro timer 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of rest switch automatically, with a longer break after every 4 sessions. Your companion rests during breaks. Change the break lengths in Settings, or skip ahead. A stopwatch mode is there for open-ended sessions. Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Turn your phone face down and your companion and the time left stay on the Lock Screen, with Stop and Skip buttons. Your companion sends a notification when time is up. Stopping early still counts Stop after 5 minutes or more and the minutes and stars are kept. Subjects Pick a subject before you start and each session is saved under it (3 subjects on the free plan). Totals per subject come with Tomoru Pro. Keep going - A daily goal (30, 60 or 120 minutes, or your own) - Study habits with a streak - A streak freeze that covers a missed day - A 70-day heatmap - A share card for your study account Your companion and rooms Tomo, or Fuku the owl. Headband, glasses and scarf outfits, 7 rooms such as a cafe, an engawa and a kotatsu, and room sounds. All of them are earned with the stars you collect by focusing. Tomoru Pro - Unlimited subjects, with totals per subject - As many exam countdowns as you need - One more streak freeze every month (up to 3) - Stars twice as fast, plus 300 stars when you buy - Unlimited study habits Choose yearly (with a 7-day free trial), monthly, or a one-time purchase. No account needed. Everything stays on your device. No ads, no tracking. Tomoru Pro yearly and monthly are auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. The one-time purchase does not renew. Terms of Use: https://evelaina.com/tomoru/terms Privacy Policy: https://evelaina.com/tomoru/privacy