Work Timer vs Pimo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Work Timer
Read full descriptionHide full description
Work Timer is a pomodoro timer, study timer and flip clock for students, professionals, and creatives who want to get more done in less time. Add 14 widgets to your Home Screen and Lock Screen and keep your focus one glance away. Whether you're studying for exams, coding, writing, meditating, or tackling a big project, Work Timer keeps you in the zone with proven focus techniques and a clean, distraction-free design. THREE TIMER MODES Pomodoro. Work in focused sprints with short and long breaks. A well-known productivity technique, fully customizable. Countdown. Set any duration (hours, minutes, seconds) for one-shot focus sessions, meditation, or deep work blocks. Count up. Track elapsed time for open-ended sessions or any activity you want to time. LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND See your timer live on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No need to unlock your phone. Your timer is always visible. 14 WIDGETS FOR HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN Keep your timer and clock in sight on iPhone and iPad. Home Screen widgets include Flip Clock, Minimal Clock and Analog Clock (the clocks are StandBy-friendly), plus Focus Timer, Pomodoro Cycle, Quick Start, Today, Streak, Schedule and Quote. On the Lock Screen: a timer ring, a today ring, a streak flame, and a rectangular and an inline timer. 34 THEMES 31 live themes with motion backgrounds (aurora, embers, snow, rain, stars, petals, bokeh) plus 6 cinematic photo themes with a slow, quiet drift. A premium split-flap flip clock with a real fold animation. Preview any theme live before you apply it. On the Mac, Ghost, Shadow and Dev float bare digits over your desktop, always on top. FOCUS SOUNDS Choose from a curated library of focus and completion sounds to block distractions and stay productive. CUSTOM SCHEDULES Build automated work sessions tailored to your workflow. Chain focus blocks, breaks, and timers on autopilot. Perfect for study sessions or long work days. ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS Track your daily, weekly, and monthly time across all three timer modes (Pomodoro, Countdown, and Count up). See your streaks, session counts, average duration, and productivity patterns. Filter by Today, Yesterday, Week, Month, All Time, or Custom date range. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Mode-aware notifications keep you informed. Customize sound, haptic feedback, and enable a 5-minute warning before your timer ends. ZERO DISTRACTIONS Clean, distraction-free interface. No clutter. Just you and your work. Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Dutch. SCREEN STAYS ON The screen stays on while your timer runs. No interruptions, no accidental locks. PERFECT FOR - Students studying for exams - Remote workers and freelancers - Developers and designers - Writers and creatives - Anyone who wants to stop procrastinating FREE TO START Work Timer is free to start. The free version includes 3 themes (Midnight, Blanc and Calm), 2 schedules and 7-day stats, supported by occasional ads delivered through Google AdMob. WORK TIMER PRO: ONE PURCHASE Unlock all 34 themes, unlimited custom schedules, full analytics and no ads with a single one-time purchase. No subscription to manage. Existing subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and are managed in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://worktimer.io/privacy THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE Work 25 minutes, short break 5 minutes, repeat 4 times, long break 15 minutes. A simple routine to fight procrastination and build deep focus. Download Work Timer and start a more productive day.
Pimo
This app offers a minimalist approach to focus sessions, helping users stay consistent and productive without unnecessary distractions. It provides a clean interface for starting focus timers, tracking progress, and building deep work habits.
- Start focus sessions instantly
- Track daily progress and streaks
- Simple, intuitive interface
- Build deep work habits
- Minimalist design
Read full descriptionHide full description
Pimo is a minimal focus timer built for people who want to stay consistent and get things done without distractions. No clutter. No unnecessary features. Just a clean, reliable way to focus. What you can do: • Start focus sessions instantly • Track your daily progress and streaks • Stay consistent with a simple, intuitive interface • Build a habit of deep work over time Why Pimo? Most productivity apps try to do too much. Pimo does one thing and does it well. It’s designed to get out of your way so you can focus on what actually matters. Whether you're studying, working, or building something important, Pimo helps you stay locked in.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pimo at none against Work Timer's shown. Pimo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Work Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pimo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Work Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Pimo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Work Timer | Pimo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yassine kamal | Abdulaziz Alzamil |
In-app purchases
Work Timer
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
Pimo
- Coffee$0.99
- Double Coffee$2.99
- Big Support$4.99








