Comparison

Pomica vs Dot Timer | Focus Timer

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

Head to head
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 • Create an original timer with any image • Crop images inside the app • Choose a number font • Change timer colors and designs • Save your designs for quick access STAY FOCUSED • Set work and break durations • Manage tasks from the timer screen • Automatically record work and break time • Add long breaks where you need them • 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.

About

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

Features
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A timer app that visualizes time with dots. See your remaining time at a glance! As the dots disappear at a steady pace, you’ll intuitively feel the "density" of time. Whether you want to deeply focus, track your work, or simply mind your time—give Dot Timer a try. 【Simple to Use】 Set your time (from 1 minute to 1 hour 59 minutes). Just press start. Focus on your task as you watch the dots slip away. 【Two Distinct Modes】 Light Mode: A calm, bright design. Perfect for deep-focus sessions. Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes, even in the dark. Ideal for night owls and late-night work. 【Key Features & Highlights】 Steady Pace: Dots disappear at a constant speed. The length of time is reflected by the "number" of dots. Intuitive Layout: Clean, grid-aligned dots visualize your remaining time instantly. Quick Re-use: Easily re-use your favorite timer settings from your history. Stay Notified: Receive a notification as soon as your timer finishes.

Screenshots

Pomica4 screens
Dot Timer | Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot Timer | Focus Timer at none against Pomica's 1. Dot Timer | Focus Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Pomica sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dot Timer | Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Pomica versus Dot Timer | Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomicaDot Timer | Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSota NinomiyaHirasawa Masayuki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pomica

One-time1
  • PomoRoom PRO$4.99
None

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomica free?
Pomica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot Timer | Focus Timer free?
Dot Timer | Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomica or Dot Timer | Focus Timer have ads?
Pomica shows ads; Dot Timer | Focus Timer does not.

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