Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Candle

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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**Melt Pomodoro** turns focus time into a calm melting ritual. Choose an ice profile, set your cube size, and start a session shaped by real melt-time logic. Local weather can influence the pace, so every session feels a little different depending on the atmosphere around you. Whether you want a short reset or a deeper work block, Melt Pomodoro gives you a more tactile, visual way to focus. **What you can do** - Start focus sessions based on simulated melt time - Choose from different ice and drink-inspired profiles - Adjust cube volume to change session duration - See how local climate affects melting speed - Track completed sessions and focus history - Switch to Hard Mode for a more intense challenge **Why Melt Pomodoro** - A more playful alternative to standard timers - Visually calming focus experience - Weather-aware sessions that feel dynamic - Simple, no-account setup Focus slowly. Melt steadily.

About

Candle

Features
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Light a candle. Focus for as long as it burns. That's the whole promise. Candle is a cozy, candlelit focus companion for studying and deep work. Calm, gentle, and quietly motivating. No streaks to break, no shame if you stop early. Just you, a warm little flame, and the time you promised yourself. β€’ One continuous burn is one focus session, your gentle vow for the next stretch of work. β€’ Prefer Pomodoro? Turn it on and the candle β€œbreathes,” burning while you work and resting on breaks. β€’ Study together in calm rooms. Light a shared candle and others pull up a chair (body doubling that actually feels cozy). β€’ Every candle you keep to the end earns a spot on your Shelf, a quiet record of time well spent. Made for students, focus seekers, and anyone who studies better by warm light. Pour a cup of something, light your candle, and begin.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer3 screens
Candle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomodoro Timer at weekly against Candle's every 4 months. Pomodoro Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update weekly, Candle every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Candle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerCandle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFREE MOBILE APPS STUDIO ONE MEMBER COMPANY LIMITEDADAM JAKUB MIERZWA

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Candle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Candle free?
Candle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Candle have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Candle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Candle?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update weekly, and Candle every 4 months. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Candle on October 24, 2026.

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