Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Routine Clock

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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Kairos is a beautifully minimal Pomodoro timer that turns focus into a habit you'll actually want to keep. No clutter, no noise, just a clean timer and a rewarding system that celebrates every minute of deep work. FOCUS WITHOUT DISTRACTION - A large, calm timer built for concentration - Start, pause, resume, stop, and skip breaks with a tap - Adjust your session on the fly, tap the timer to change its length - Keeps perfect time in the background and recovers instantly if you leave the app STAY MOTIVATED - Earn XP for every minute you focus - Level up and unlock new themes and effects as you grow - Build daily streaks and protect them with streak freezes - Chase achievements across focus, streaks, levels, and goals TIMERS THAT FIT YOU - Create custom presets with your own work, break, and long-break lengths - Color-code each preset for different projects or subjects - Switch presets in a single tap from the main screen SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Daily and weekly overviews of focus time and completed Pomodoros - Deeper insights: best day, peak focus hour, trends, consistency, and more - A full history of every session you complete MADE TO FEEL GOOD - Multiple light and dark themes - Ambient focus sounds: rain, café, white noise, fireplace and more - Subtle particle effects you can style and tune - Custom timer backgrounds NEVER LOSE A BEAT - Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island keep your timer visible - Time-Sensitive alerts let you know the moment a session ends - Cloud sync and backup keep your progress safe across devices KAIROS PRO Unlock the full experience with Kairos Pro: advanced stats and history, custom presets, ambient sounds, cloud sync & backup, streak freezes, custom backgrounds and effects, 1.5× XP, and more. Available as a monthly, yearly, or lifetime purchase. Focus more. Feel the progress. Make every session count with Kairos. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Routine Clock

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Key Features: - 24-Hour Routine Overview: View your full daily schedule at a glance - Custom Routine Editor: Freely combine time, rep count, and manual progression steps - Weekly Program: Assign routines by day of the week with automatic "Today's Routine" recommendations - Pomodoro, Stopwatch, Countdown & Interval Timer: Step-by-step auto progression plus standalone stopwatch - Statistics & History: Visually track completion logs and achievements via calendar and charts - Dark Mode & Screen Keep-Awake: High-contrast focus theme with Wakelock support Recommended For: - Fitness & Home Workouts (Rest periods, Tabata, HIIT, circuit training) - Study & Productivity (Pomodoro technique, deep work interval timers) - Morning & Night Routines (Wake-up stretching, meditation, reading) - Rehab & Physical Therapy (Custom hold durations and rep tracking)

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Routine Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Timer at none against Routine Clock's shown. Routine Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Routine Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update monthly, Routine Clock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Routine Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerRoutine Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB88 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGerbert Emmanuel Chargoy Aguilaril young jang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kairos Pro Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

Routine Clock

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routine Clock free?
Routine Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Routine Clock have ads?
Routine Clock shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Routine Clock?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update monthly, and Routine Clock every 2 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Routine Clock on October 14, 2026.

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