Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Kissa

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

Kissa

Features
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Kissa is a cozy Pomodoro timer that turns one task into a calming café ritual. Choose what you want to do, start Pomodoro or Count Up, and settle into your own illustrated coffee shop. Mix ambient sounds, complete focus sessions, earn cups, and unlock new characters and café details as your routine grows. Focus without punishment or pressure. Kissa gives you a quiet place to begin, restorative breaks, and an optional Gentle Nudge when you wander away. FOCUS YOUR WAY • Use Pomodoro for structured focus and breaks • Switch to Count Up for open-ended study, reading, or work • Choose a task before you begin, or start without one • Keep the screen awake while your session is active • Return gently with breathing and transition screens BUILD A SPACE THAT HELPS YOU START • Mix café ambience, rain, fire, keyboard sounds, noise, music, and more • Adjust each sound and save favorite mixes with Kissa Pro • Complete focus sessions to earn cups • Unlock characters, counters, plants, rugs, lamps, colors, and decorations KEEP YOUR NEXT STEP CLEAR • Capture simple to-dos without managing a complicated project system • Add tags and choose what you want to focus on now • Schedule future sessions and reminders with Kissa Pro SEE THE WORK YOU HAVE DONE • Review completed and canceled sessions in Timeline • Explore focus time, sessions, tasks, and streaks in Statistics • Watch your café grow along with your routine OPTIONAL APPLE INTEGRATIONS • Manually back up and restore your cups, unlocked items, tasks, history, and settings with private iCloud backups. Off by default, with no automatic synchronization between devices. • Save newly completed Focus sessions and Count Up sessions you explicitly finish as Mindful Minutes in Apple Health. Off by default; Kissa does not read Health data or export past history. • Export planned sessions from the Pro planner to Apple Calendar. Events remain independent copies, without automatic synchronization. GENTLE SUPPORT, YOUR CHOICE Choose Gentle Nudge for an optional reminder if you leave during Focus, or Open Table for a completely quiet session. Kissa never blocks your other apps. KISSA PRO Unlock advanced timers, custom breaks and cycles, the complete sound catalog, saved mixes, planning, Timeline, Statistics, custom tags, and access to additional café items, including items you can unlock with earned cups. Made for studying, working, reading, and anyone who wants a warmer, lower-pressure way to focus. Start free on iPhone and iPad. No Kissa account required Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Kissa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kissa at fortnightly 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 Kissa sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update monthly, Kissa fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Kissa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerKissa
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB232 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGerbert Emmanuel Chargoy AguilarChristian Andrade

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
5 purchases

Kissa

Subscriptions3
  • Kissa Pro Quarterly$9.993 Months
  • Kissa Pro Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • PRO Annualy Family$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • PRO - Lifetime$29.99
  • PRO Family Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kissa free?
Kissa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Kissa have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Kissa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Kissa?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update monthly, and Kissa fortnightly. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Kissa on October 29, 2026.

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