Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Noree

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

This app helps you focus and build productivity habits through synchronized deep work sessions, a Pomodoro timer, and habit tracking. Earn experience points and level up as you complete tasks and maintain your daily routines.

Highlights
  • Synchronized global focus sessions
  • Multiple focus timer modes (15, 25, 50 min)
  • Habit tracking and daily routines
  • Smart task system (Single, Routines, Epic Goals)
  • XP, leveling, and progress tracking
  • Coffee energy system for session management
  • Focus analytics and progress heatmap
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Grindoro is a Pomodoro focus timer, habit tracker, and task planner built around synchronized deep work. Start focus sessions alongside people around the world, stay consistent with daily routines, and turn every completed session into visible progress. ► NEW USER ACCESS New users start with a free trial of Grindoro Pro, which is required to begin using the app and provides access to all features during the trial period. The trial automatically renews as a paid subscription unless canceled before the end of the trial. If the subscription is canceled or expires, users can continue using Grindoro with limited free features. ► SYNCHRONIZED FOCUS Join global focus sessions that start at the top of the hour or at the 30-minute mark. Feel the momentum of working alongside others while staying focused on your own goals. ► POMODORO & DEEP WORK TIMER Choose the focus rhythm that matches your energy: • Light Roast — 15-minute focus • Medium Roast — 25-minute Pomodoro • Dark Roast — 50-minute deep work Light Roast and Medium Roast remain available in the free version. Dark Roast requires Grindoro Pro or can be unlocked through in-app progression. ► HABIT TRACKER & ROUTINES Build daily consistency with Routine tasks. Track repeated actions, maintain your focus streak, and make progress visible over time. ► SMART TASK SYSTEM Use Single Tasks for quick wins, Routines for habits, and Epic Goals for larger projects. Single Tasks and Routines are available in the free version. Epic Goals require Grindoro Pro or can be unlocked through in-app progression. ► XP, LEVELS & PROGRESS Earn XP from focus sessions and completed tasks. Level up to unlock new modes, task types, rewards, and productivity features. ► COFFEE ENERGY SYSTEM Use your daily coffee balance to start focus sessions. The free version includes a limited daily coffee balance. Grindoro Pro provides an expanded coffee balance and permanent access to the Grind Machine. ► FOCUS ANALYTICS Track your focus time, completed sessions, consistency, and recent progress. The free version includes limited analytics and progress history. Extended history and additional progress insights require Grindoro Pro. ► GRINDORO PRO An active Grindoro Pro subscription includes: • Immediate access to all focus modes • Immediate access to all task types • An expanded daily coffee balance • Permanent access to the Grind Machine • Additional task capacity • Extended progress history and analytics Some features included with Grindoro Pro can also be unlocked gradually through free in-app progression. ► FREE VERSION After the trial or subscription ends, users can continue using Grindoro with: • Light Roast and Medium Roast focus modes • Single Tasks and Routines • A limited daily coffee balance • XP and level progression • Limited focus statistics and progress history Grindoro helps you stop drifting, start focusing, and build a daily productivity habit — one session at a time. Privacy Policy: https://grindoro.web.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Noree

This app offers a minimalist approach to productivity, helping users concentrate on a single task at a time. It utilizes a simple timer to encourage focused work sessions, promoting momentum and task completion.

Highlights
  • Single task focus
  • Pomodoro-style timer
  • Calm visual design
  • Daily clean slate
  • Momentum building
  • Procrastination aid
Features
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Noree is a calm focus timer built to help you lock in, start small, and finish what matters today. When your mind feels scattered, big task lists can make it even harder to begin. Noree keeps things simple: choose one task, start a focus session, and give your attention to what can be done now. No overwhelming dashboards. No complicated productivity system. Just a clean space to focus, reset, and build momentum one session at a time. WHY NOREE? FOCUS ON ONE TASK Pick what matters now and start a focused work session without overthinking your entire day. POMODORO-STYLE TIMER Use simple focus sessions for work, study, chores, creative work, or anything that needs your attention. CALM VISUAL DESIGN Noree is designed to feel quiet, warm, and easy to use, so getting started feels less stressful. START FRESH EVERY DAY Yesterday is behind you. Tomorrow can wait. Noree helps you return to today with a clean slate. BUILD MOMENTUM Small wins matter. Every completed task is a step toward consistency, clarity, and better focus. GREAT FOR: • Studying • Deep work • Daily tasks • Beating procrastination • Building a focus routine • Staying consistent • Getting started when you feel stuck Noree is not about doing everything. It is about doing the next thing. Lock in. Focus now. Start with one task. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Noree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Noree at none against Pomodoro Timer's shown. Pomodoro Timer's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pomodoro Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Noree sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pomodoro Timer against 5.0 for Noree. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Timer has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 10 days, Noree monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Noree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerNoree
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlya ShkurkoFranck Dosso

Customer experience

Pomodoro Timer

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Noree

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions5
  • Grindoro Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Grindoro Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Grindoro Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Grindoro Pro Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Grindoro Pro Annual3 Days trial$44.991 Year
2 purchases

Noree

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noree free?
Noree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Timer or Noree?
Pomodoro Timer and Noree are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Noree have ads?
Pomodoro Timer shows ads; Noree does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Noree?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Noree monthly. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Noree on October 31, 2026.

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