Comparison

Orbitimer vs Pomica

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

Head to head
About

Orbitimer

Features
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Orbitimer is an interval timer and metronome built around tempo and rhythm. Whether you're doing strength training and HIIT, staying focused while studying or working, practicing an instrument, or pacing a presentation, TempoFlow helps you break time into segments and keep a steady rhythm. β–  Flexible interval timers - Arrange Work and Interval steps to build your own routine - Set a duration and title for each step, reorder by drag - Batch-generate rounds and rest periods with the interval generator β–  Precise metronome (with haptics) - Lock in tempo by BPM and note value (quarter, eighth, sixteenth) - Feel the beat through the Taptic Engineβ€”great where you can't make noise - Accented downbeats β–  Per-step customization - Attach a photo, video, or recorded cue / background audio to any step - Encouragement messages and custom pre-end notifications β–  Effect packs - Built-in Standard, Energetic, Calm, and Business packs - Swap start/warning/end sounds and finish animations (fireworks / confetti / stars) - Create your own custom packs β–  Themes - 8 built-in themes plus a full custom theme editor - Export and import themes via share codes β–  Community - Discover and import timer presets and themes made by other users - Share your own presets and themes with everyone β–  Presentation mode (stealth notifications) - Route audio only to Bluetooth earphones, or use Apple Watch haptics only - Stay on time during meetings and talks without anyone noticing β–  Never stops your music - Mixes with Apple Music and other audio without interrupting playback - Turn sound off for a silent, haptics-only experience β–  Privacy & pricing - Completely free. No ads, no tracking, no account required - Your data stays on your device (with optional iCloud sync) - If you love the app, you can leave an optional tip to support development (tips unlock nothingβ€”just our thanks) Universal app for iPhone and iPad. Start today's routine at your own rhythm.

About

Pomica

Features
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Pomica is a customizable Pomodoro timer that lets you focus with your favorite images, colors, and number fonts. Choose a photo or illustration, crop it into a square, and turn it into your own timer design. The live number timer runs separately from the image, keeping time clear while preserving your chosen look. MAKE IT YOURS β€’ Create an original timer with any image β€’ Crop images inside the app β€’ Choose a number font β€’ Change timer colors and designs β€’ Save your designs for quick access STAY FOCUSED β€’ Set work and break durations β€’ Manage tasks from the timer screen β€’ Automatically record work and break time β€’ Add long breaks where you need them β€’ Turn countdown sounds on or off Build a timer that fits your style and make daily focus easier to continue. Some features require an in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Orbitimer4 screens
Pomica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbitimer at none against Pomica's 1. Orbitimer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pomica's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Pomica sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbitimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbitimer ships an update every 3 weeks, Pomica weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Orbitimer versus Pomica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitimerPomica
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomonori KowatariSota Ninomiya

In-app purchases

None

Orbitimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pomica

One-time1
  • PomoRoom PRO$4.99

Questions

Is Orbitimer free?
Orbitimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomica free?
Pomica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbitimer or Pomica have ads?
Pomica shows ads; Orbitimer does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbitimer or Pomica?
Orbitimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomica weekly. Most recently, Orbitimer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pomica on October 5, 2026.

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