Comparison

AfterNotification vs Pomodoro Timer

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

Head to head
About

AfterNotification

Features
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Alarms feel like too much. Reminder apps feel complicated and hard to figure out. If that sounds like you, this simple notification app is just what you need. It also works great as a timer. Perfect for you if: - You want to set notifications quickly and easily - You don't want your music or audio content interrupted when a timer goes off - You'd rather avoid loud alarms in public places like trains or anywhere outside home +++ Core Features +++ [Notify After X Minutes] Set a notification in a single tap using preset buttons, or enter your own number of minutes. [Notify at a Specific Time] Pick a date and time, and you'll get notified right when it arrives. [Check Remaining Time on the Lock Screen] See how much time is left directly from the lock screen via Live Activities. * This feature can be turned off in Settings. +++ More Features +++ - Change the notification sound (13 options) - Notification history - Customizable preset minutes - View all scheduled notifications and more +++ Even More Useful Features +++ These features give you even more flexibility. [Control Center Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer right from Control Center. [Widget Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer from a widget. [Shortcuts App Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer via the Shortcuts app. Assigning these to the iPhone Action Button or Back Tap can be especially handy. +++ You Might Also Find This Useful When... +++ - Laundry & household timers - Light workout timers - Timing tasks on the train - Fridge expiration reminders - Astronomy event notifications - Bank transfer to-do - Sale end date alerts - Package delivery time reminders And much more We hope you enjoy using it! - Sound Credits - Sound effects: Otologic (https://otologic.jp)

About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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FocusLab is a clean focus timer for deep work, study, and intentional attention. Start a focus session, stay on track with a minimal timer, and review your progress with simple statistics. FocusLab keeps the core experience lightweight: choose a session length, focus, finish, and see how your attention builds over time. Free features: • Focus timer for everyday sessions • Basic statistics for minutes, completed sessions, streaks, and average length • Session review notes • Live Activities and widgets • Local-first focus tracking FocusLab Premium unlocks deeper tools: • Deep and Ultradian focus modes • Focus Score and score breakdown • Weekly focus charts • 30-day consistency heatmap • Insights by mode, interruptions, reviews, and patterns • Full session history and editing • Shareable focus summary cards FocusLab is designed for people who want fewer distractions and better feedback, not another noisy productivity system. If you decide to get a FocusLab Premium subscription, your purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. One year costs $14.99. Active subscriptions will be auto-renewed 24 hours before the expiry date. You can manage subscriptions from an Account in iTunes after subscribing, and you’ll also be able to cancel the auto-renewing subscription at any time. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription to FocusLab Premium before your trial expires. Terms & Conditions: https://yahenskyi.dev/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://yahenskyi.dev/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

AfterNotification4 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AfterNotification at none against Pomodoro Timer's 2. AfterNotification also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. AfterNotification asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AfterNotification ships an update every 3 months, Pomodoro Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
AfterNotification versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAfterNotificationPomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyusuke UchidaVolodymyr Yahenskyi

In-app purchases

None

AfterNotification

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly plan$1.997 Days
  • Annual plan7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is AfterNotification free?
AfterNotification is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AfterNotification or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Neither AfterNotification nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AfterNotification or Pomodoro Timer?
AfterNotification ships an update every 3 months, and Pomodoro Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, AfterNotification was updated on September 21, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on September 24, 2026.

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