PTimer vs Pomonote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PTimer
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Focus matters. But so does rest. PTimer is a Pomodoro timer that supports both β your way. γSound the shiftγ Mark every work-to-break and break-to-work moment with a sound you actually like. Choose from 20 system sounds or bring in your own music or audio files. Set a different sound for each transition. γMake the time yoursγ Change the timer font to any typeface you like, including your own font files. γHonor your restγ Breaks you spend quietly β without touching or lifting your device β can be saved to Apple Health as mindful minutes (opt-in in Settings). γMore featuresγ Β· 5 color themes: Green, Silver, Blush, Indigo, Citrus Β· Widget support (Home Screen / Lock Screen) Β· Live Activity support Β· Control support β launch from Control Center, Lock Screen, or the Action button (iOS 18+) Β· Apple Watch support Β· Low power mode γAbout Pomodoroγ 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a short break β repeated. Session length and break duration are fully adjustable.
Pomonote
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Pomonote is a simple Pomodoro timer with a signature sky-blue gradient. Build a rhythm of focus and breaks, and let it track your daily progress automatically. Features - Auto-switching focus / break / long break timer (adjustable by the minute) - Completed pomodoros are logged per day - review them in the calendar and statistics - See the remaining time on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (Live Activities) - iCloud sync: share your records between iPhone and iPad - 30 notification sounds - tap to preview before choosing - Siri & Shortcuts: just say "Start a pomodoro in Pomonote" - Watch one short video to hide ads for the rest of the day - One-time purchase to remove ads forever Pomonote keeps things simple: open the app, press start, and focus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pomonote at Free against PTimer's $0.99. PTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Pomonote is free to download; PTimer costs $0.99 up front. PTimer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pomonote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PTimer ships an update every 6 days, Pomonote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PTimer | Pomonote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days β better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | akira kawakami | Syunya Saruwatari |
In-app purchases
PTimer
- Coffee$3.99
- γ©γ³γ$9.99
- γε―ΏεΈ$19.99
Pomonote
- Remove Ads$5.99
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