pomo vs Mini Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
pomo
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Pomo is a minimal yet powerful Pomodoro timer designed for deep work, studying, and productivity without distractions, ads, or data tracking. Whether youβre a student, developer, founder, or remote professional, Pomo helps you build focus sessions that adapt to real life. Powerful Pomodoro Timer 1. Custom focus & break durations 2. Skip breaks when youβre in flow 3. Rewind 60 seconds if interrupted 4. Fully controllable from Notification Center 5. Works offline β no account required Unlike traditional timers, Pomo is built for real-world interruptions. Lost a minute to distraction? Rewind it. In deep flow? Skip the break. Youβre in control. Track Your Progress 1. Session history 2. Detailed session insights (Pro) 3. Project-based tracking (Pro) 4. Filter and export your data (Pro) Understand how you work. Improve how you focus. Upgrade to Pro (One-Time βΉ899) No subscriptions. No recurring payments. Unlock: β’ Themes & custom fonts β’ Dark mode personalization β’ Timer presets β’ Project insights β’ Resumable sessions β’ Data filtering & export Pay once. Own it forever. 100% Private. Fully Offline. All data stays locally on your device. Your productivity is yours alone. Who Is It For? β’ Students preparing for exams β’ Developers doing deep work β’ Entrepreneurs building businesses β’ Remote professionals β’ Anyone serious about focus Why Pomo? Because productivity tools should reduce friction not add it. No clutter. No subscriptions. Just focus. Download Pomo today and start your first deep work session.
Mini Focus Timer
This minimalist timer uses the Pomodoro technique to help you focus for 25 minutes and then take a 5-minute break. It features a simple interface with a circular dial and a large start button, offering focus, short break, and long break phases. Track your progress with daily, weekly, and monthly charts.
- Minimalist Pomodoro timer
- Focus, short break, long break phases
- Circular glass dial interface
- Home & lock screen widgets
- Apple Watch complications
- Daily, weekly, monthly focus charts
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Prop up iPhone Duo and stay focused. The upper part of the half-open inner display shows the remaining time and current phase in large type, with start, pause and other controls plus the next phase below. Your timer keeps its state as you fold or unfold between the outer and inner displays. On the half-open inner display, the upright area shows just one large circular timer in the center. Focus 25, rest 5. That's it. MiniFocus is the simplest Pomodoro timer for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch β one glossy glass dial, one big start button, and a gentle ping when the phase ends. β’ Three phases only β focus, short break, long break β’ Big circular glass dial in the iOS 26 Liquid Glass tone β’ Home & lock screen widgets β running timer Β· today stats Β· quick start β’ Apple Watch complications β your remaining time, always one glance away β’ Universal β iPhone, iPad, and a paired Apple Watch app, all in one β’ Daily, weekly, monthly focus charts β’ No sign-up. No ads. No tracking. No IAP. No account, no cloud β everything lives on your device. The point isn't measuring time. It's not drifting away for 25 minutes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Focus Timer at none against pomo's 1. pomo's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. pomo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mini Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | pomo | Mini Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | β | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | onesimple.life | Lim Sangjin |
In-app purchases
pomo
- Pro$8.99
Mini Focus Timer
No in-app purchases









