Comparison

PTimer vs Pomonote

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

Head to head
About

PTimer

Features
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Focus matters. But so does rest. PTimer is a Pomodoro timer that supports both β€” your way. 【Sound the shift】 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. 【Make the time yours】 Change the timer font to any typeface you like, including your own font files. 【Honor your rest】 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). 【More features】 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 【About Pomodoro】 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a short break β€” repeated. Session length and break duration are fully adjustable.

About

Pomonote

Features
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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.

Screenshots

PTimer4 screens
Pomonote4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PTimer versus Pomonote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTimerPomonote
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days β€” betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerakira kawakamiSyunya Saruwatari

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PTimer

One-time3
  • Coffee$3.99
  • ランチ$9.99
  • お寿司$19.99
1 purchases

Pomonote

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is PTimer free?
PTimer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pomonote free?
Pomonote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PTimer or Pomonote have ads?
Pomonote shows ads; PTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, PTimer or Pomonote?
PTimer ships an update every 6 days, and Pomonote every 8 days. Most recently, PTimer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pomonote on October 19, 2026.

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