Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs PomoBrew

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/

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PomoBrew

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Turn focused work into a calm coffee ritual. Coffee Pomodoro is a thoughtfully designed focus timer that pairs the Pomodoro technique with warm coffee-inspired visuals and optional café ambience. Choose a coffee, set your focus and break durations, and move through each session with a clear, relaxing rhythm. No sign-up is required. BUILD YOUR FOCUS RHYTHM Create custom Pomodoro sessions Adjust focus, short break, long break, and cycle settings Start breaks automatically for a seamless routine Pause, resume, or end a session at any time Receive notifications when focus or break time is complete MAKE EACH SESSION YOURS Choose from a collection of hot and iced coffees, including espresso, latte, cappuccino, cold brew, and more. Your selected coffee becomes part of the session experience, giving every focus block a little character. CALM CAF AMBIENCE Add gentle café background sound to your sessions and adjust the volume to suit your environment. You can also focus in silence whenever you prefer. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Review completed Pomodoros, daily focus minutes, recent sessions, and your focus streak. Session summaries show your selected coffee, target duration, actual focus time, and completion date. BETTER BREAKS Short and long break screens help you step away intentionally, with simple prompts for breathing and hydration before the next focus block. PREMIUM COFFEES Some hot and iced coffee selections are available with an optional monthly subscription. Purchases can be restored using the same Apple Account after reinstalling the app. Coffee Pomodoro keeps productivity simple: choose your coffee, start the timer, and focus on what matters. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doesoftware.com/coffee-pomodoro.html

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
PomoBrew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PomoBrew at every 6 days against Pomodoro Timer's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PomoBrew sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update monthly, PomoBrew every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Pomodoro Timer versus PomoBrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerPomoBrew
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGerbert Emmanuel Chargoy AguilarDOE SOFTWARE LTD

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

PomoBrew

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Coffees$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PomoBrew free?
PomoBrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or PomoBrew have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor PomoBrew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or PomoBrew?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update monthly, and PomoBrew every 6 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and PomoBrew on October 25, 2026.

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