Pomodoro Pro Timer vs Needle · Pomodoro Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodoro Pro Timer
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Ready to take control of your time? Pomodoro Pro Timer helps you stay focused and productive using the proven Pomodoro technique. Work in focused intervals, take refreshing breaks, and watch your productivity soar! HOW IT WORKS Set your focus time, hit start, and dive into deep work. When the timer ends, take a well-deserved break. After a few cycles, enjoy a longer break. It is that simple, and it really works! FREE FEATURES - Fully functional Pomodoro timer - Adjustable work duration (1 to 120 minutes) - Smart notifications when sessions end - Friendly reminders to stay on track - Beautiful glassmorphism design - 55+ languages supported - Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac PRO FEATURES (One-time purchase) - Light and Dark mode themes - Custom sounds for sessions and breaks - Ticking sound for deep focus - Apple Watch companion app - Siri voice commands and Shortcuts - Live Activities and Dynamic Island - Home Screen widgets - Full cycle customization (breaks, long breaks, rounds) PERFECT FOR - Students preparing for exams - Professionals managing their workday - Writers, artists, and creators - Anyone learning a new skill - Kids and teens building good study habits NO ADS, EVER We believe focus apps should be distraction-free. That is why there are no ads in Pomodoro Pro Timer, not even in the free version. DESIGNED WITH CARE Beautiful tomato-red glassmorphism design that looks stunning in both light and dark mode. Compact enough to keep on your desk as a Mac app, yet powerful enough for your daily workflow. Start your first Pomodoro today and discover how much you can achieve!
Needle · Pomodoro Timer
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Needle is a calm, beautiful Pomodoro timer that helps you spend your time on what matters, one session at a time. Pick what you want to focus on, set the length, and start. When the time is up, take a real break. That's the whole method, proven for decades. FOCUS WITHOUT FRICTION • Set the length on a tape in the middle of the screen, then start in one tap • Focus Lock adds a few seconds of friction before you can give up early — or, set to Locked, refuses to let you stop until the block ends • Tag every session: Work, Study, Code, anything you like • A real alarm at the end of a session that breaks through silent mode and Focus SOUND AND SCENES TO WORK TO • A full-screen focus player opens as your session starts • Quran recitations, free for everyone: choose from up to 14 reciters and listen to all 114 surahs • Lofi tracks across three moods — Ambient & Zen, Chillhop & Jazz, Late Night — bundled and offline, no account, no streaming; one free track in every mood, the full library with Needle+ • 40 ambient sounds — rain, nature, night, travel and more — to layer, each with its own volume (Needle+) • Looping video scenes, or none at all SEE WHERE YOUR TIME GOES • A day view, a week strip, and a full session timeline • Build a daily streak and keep it alive • Set a daily goal that fits your life and watch it fill • Export every session to CSV whenever you want ON EVERY SCREEN YOU OWN • iPhone, iPad and Mac — on Mac, a compact Liquid Glass timer that lives in the menu bar • An Apple Watch app that runs sessions on its own • Control Center tiles • Start, pause and stop the timer from Spotlight, Siri and Shortcuts MAKE IT YOURS • Backgrounds and eight alternate app icons • Eleven languages • Dark by design, easy on the eyes at 2am Needle+ (optional subscription) The full lofi library and all 40 ambient sounds, unlimited tags and colors, detailed stats and insights, and Live Activity with the Dynamic Island. Family Sharing supported, so one subscription covers your whole family. Monthly or yearly; payment is charged to your Apple Account and renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Your time is your most valuable asset. Spend it on what matters. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pomodoro Pro Timer at 16.6 against Needle · Pomodoro Timer's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. Pomodoro Pro Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Needle · Pomodoro Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pomodoro Pro Timer | Needle · Pomodoro Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Schnabel | Galiya Zhenis |
In-app purchases
Pomodoro Pro Timer
- Pomodoro Pro$2.99
Needle · Pomodoro Timer
- Needle+ Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Needle+ Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
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