Comparison

Pyre vs 25

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

Head to head
About

Pyre

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Ten minutes into a work block, can you say how much time is left without checking a number? Pyre turns the clock into a ring of flame. It burns down as your session runs, and what is left of the ring is the time you have left. The countdown digits sit in the middle of the ring, but you do not have to read them: one glance from across the desk tells you where you are. PICK A RHYTHM - Classic 25: a 25 minute focus sprint with a 5 minute break - Deep 45 and Deep 60: one long block, no break built in - Deep 90 and Deep 120: long blocks with a 15 or 20 minute break afterwards - Breaks can start by themselves when a session ends, or wait for your tap - A notification tells you when a session or break is over, even with the screen locked SETTINGS FOR WANDERING ATTENTION - Show the wall clock beside the timer when minutes feel abstract - Streaks are off by default. Turn them on only if a streak motivates you - Compassionate streak: one missed day per week does not break it - Stats show lifetime sessions, plus your current and best streak when streaks are on ADHD-friendly here means gentle defaults and a visual cue. Pyre is a productivity tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat or manage ADHD or any other condition. THE AD, AND YOUR DATA Pyre is free. It shows a single small banner at the bottom of the Stats screen, and nowhere else. The timer screen is where your session runs, so it stays clear. Where the law requires it (the EEA and UK), a consent form asks about ads before any load, and Settings gets an Ad privacy options row so you can change your answer later. On iPhone and iPad the system tracking prompt appears only if that step allows it. Say no to the form or to the prompt and nothing in Pyre gets locked. Your settings, session totals and streaks are stored on your device and there is no Pyre account. The only network traffic Pyre starts itself is the ad request. The notification prompt appears when you start your first session, not when you open the app. WHERE IT HELPS Writers, students, developers and anyone who loses the thread of time while working. If a plain countdown never felt real to you, watch it burn. Questions or feedback: contact+pyre@peppertree.so

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25

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Stay focused. Take real breaks. Get more done. 25-5 Timer is a simple, distraction-free work timer based on the classic technique of alternating focused work sessions with short breaks — with a longer break to recharge after every few sessions. FOCUS YOUR WAY • Fully customizable durations — work, short break, long break, and how many sessions before a long break • Save multiple presets and switch between them instantly • Large, easy-to-read timer with clear progress display STAY IN THE LOOP • Get notified the moment a session or break ends, with a different alert for short and long breaks • Choose from 10 built-in alert sounds, or import your own • Turn sound and vibration on or off independently • Keep your screen awake during a session with one toggle TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • See today's and yesterday's completed sessions at a glance • Browse your full history by day, and correct or clear records anytime ALWAYS WITH YOU ON APPLE WATCH • Your timer, presets, and alert settings sync automatically — no setup required • Start, pause, and check your progress right from your wrist • Glanceable Lock Screen and Dynamic Island display on iPhone A clean, focused tool to help you work better — one session at a time.

Screenshots

Pyre4 screens
254 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 25 at every 2 weeks against Pyre's every 4 weeks. Pyre's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pyre ships an update every 4 weeks, 25 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Pyre versus 25: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyre25
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeppertreeLegal Prompt Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Pyre

No in-app purchases

None

25

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pyre free?
Pyre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 25 free?
25 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pyre or 25 have ads?
Both Pyre and 25 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pyre or 25?
Pyre ships an update every 4 weeks, and 25 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pyre was updated on November 9, 2026 and 25 on November 13, 2026.

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