Comparison

StudyClock vs Pomodoro Timer & Focus

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

Head to head
About

StudyClock

Features
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StudyClock is a simple study timer that schedules alarms for your study and break intervals. Set your start and end time, pick a study rhythm, and let StudyClock handle the rest. BUILT-IN STUDY METHODS - Pomodoro Timer: 25 minutes study, 5 minutes break - 50/10 Study Cycle - 45/15 Focus Session - Custom Intervals: set any study and break duration HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your study start and end time 2. Select a method or create your own 3. Hit start β€” alarms ring for every study and break period WORKS IN THE BACKGROUND Lock your phone, close the app β€” alarms still ring on time. No need to keep the screen on or the app open. StudyClock runs quietly in the background so you can focus without distractions. DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS Whether you're preparing for finals, working through homework, or grinding through a long study session, StudyClock keeps you on rhythm. No to-do lists, no journaling, no social features β€” just a reliable timer that tells you when to study and when to rest. Simple. Reliable. Distraction-free. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pomodoro Timer & Focus

Features
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Tempo is the Pomodoro timer that actually works β€” a focus timer built to help you study, boost productivity and beat distraction. Every focus session grows a plant on your screen β€” a living, visual reminder of your effort. When the session ends, your plant blooms. Every session you finish is one more step in the habit you're building. FOCUS, BREAK, REPEAT β€’ Classic 25/5 Pomodoro timer β€” fully customizable β€’ Visual focus plant that grows as your timer runs β€’ Session counter with tomato indicators β€’ Name what you're working on to stay intentional β€’ Session notes β€” record what you worked on STAY MOTIVATED (great for ADHD & habit building) β€’ Set a daily goal and track your progress right on the timer β€’ Forgiving streaks β€” one session a day keeps yours alive β€’ Earn XP and level up with every focus session β€’ 30 achievements to unlock (Early Bird, Marathon, Perfectionist…) β€’ Celebration screen after every completed session BUILT FOR FOCUS & TIME MANAGEMENT β€’ Runs in the background with notifications β€’ Quiet, distraction-free design for deep concentration β€’ Light and dark mode TEMPO PREMIUM β€’ Consistency calendar β€” see your focus history at a glance β€’ Weekly, monthly and yearly charts β€” tap any day to explore it β€’ All-time statistics and personal records β€’ Every achievement category β€’ Cloud sync across devices β€’ Custom accent themes and sound packs β€’ No ads Whether you study, work or manage ADHD, Tempo helps you focus, build habits and manage your time β€” one Pomodoro at a time. Terms of Service (EULA): https://celerisoft.com/Hugo/Privacy/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://celerisoft.com/Hugo/Privacy/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

StudyClock2 screens
Pomodoro Timer & Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StudyClock at 13.0 against Pomodoro Timer & Focus's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. StudyClock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer & Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyClock ships an update every 6 days, Pomodoro Timer & Focus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
StudyClock versus Pomodoro Timer & Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyClockPomodoro Timer & Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVeacheslav KolesnikHugo Preciado Cortes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StudyClock

Subscriptions1
  • StudyClock$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Pomodoro Timer & Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Tempo Pro Mensual$0.991 Month
  • Tempo Pro Annual$7.991 Year

Questions

Is StudyClock free?
StudyClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Timer & Focus free?
Pomodoro Timer & Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StudyClock or Pomodoro Timer & Focus have ads?
Neither StudyClock nor Pomodoro Timer & Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StudyClock or Pomodoro Timer & Focus?
StudyClock ships an update every 6 days, and Pomodoro Timer & Focus weekly. Most recently, StudyClock was updated on September 15, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer & Focus on September 11, 2026.

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