Comparison

Cute Dog Timer vs Pomori

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

Head to head
About

Cute Dog Timer

Features
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For studying, cooking, and tooth-brushing time - a focus timer with a cute dog by your side. "Cute Dog Timer" is a simple, easy-to-use timer app. A charming dog character cheers you on while you focus on studying, working, cooking, or taking breaks. ■ Features - One-tap presets: 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 25 minutes - Custom timer with minute and second precision - Animated dog character during the timer - 11 finish sounds to choose from (including silent option) - Background music with on/off and volume control - Tap the dog for cute random bark sounds (can be disabled) ■ Finish Sound Variations Chime, Bell, Xylophone, Piano, Dream, Simple, Crystal, Gentle Wake-Up, Birdsong, Fanfare, or Silent. ■ Great For - Pomodoro study sessions - Cooking, bath time, and tooth brushing - Managing kids' homework and play time - Workouts and stretching ■ Template Save (One-time Purchase) Save your favorite timer settings with custom names — unlimited templates, one-tap recall. ■ Privacy No personal data collected, no ads, fully offline. Kid-friendly and parent-approved. 【Compatible Devices】 iPhone & iPad (iOS 17.0 or later) 【Terms & Privacy】 EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://software.metalels.dev/en/privacy/ Support: https://software.metalels.dev/en/support/

About

Pomori

Features
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Pomoriは、白い子犬と過ごす集中タイマーです。 集中を始めると、ひなたも机で作業を始めます。休憩になればソファへ移動してひと休み。数字を追うだけではない、眺めていたくなる25分をつくりました。 できること ・集中時間、休憩時間、セット数を設定 ・タイマーの一時停止、再開、終了 ・机で集中し、ソファで休むひなたのアニメーション ・雨、カフェ、焚き火などの環境音と効果音 ・肉球が並ぶカレンダーと、週・月・年の集中記録 ・仕事、勉強、読書などのタグ別記録 ・ホーム画面とロック画面のウィジェット ・対応機種のDynamic Islandとロック画面に残り時間を表示 昼と夜の部屋は、iPhoneの外観設定に合わせて切り替えられます。 記録と設定はiPhone内に保存されます。アカウント登録、広告、サブスクリプションはありません。お問い合わせ時のみ外部のGoogleフォームを開きます。 プライバシーポリシー: https://junhayashii0.github.io/pomori/privacy.html 利用規約: https://junhayashii0.github.io/pomori/terms.html

Screenshots

Cute Dog Timer4 screens
Pomori4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomori at none against Cute Dog Timer's 1. Pomori also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Cute Dog Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pomori asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cute Dog Timer ships an update every 2 months, Pomori daily. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Cute Dog Timer versus Pomori: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCute Dog TimerPomori
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetalels StudioJun Hayashi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cute Dog Timer

One-time1
  • Save Templates$1.99
None

Pomori

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cute Dog Timer free?
Cute Dog Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomori free?
Pomori is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cute Dog Timer or Pomori have ads?
Neither Cute Dog Timer nor Pomori shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cute Dog Timer or Pomori?
Cute Dog Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Pomori daily. Most recently, Cute Dog Timer was updated on November 13, 2026 and Pomori on October 31, 2026.

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