Comparison

Pomo Tender vs Pomodoro Timer

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

Head to head
About

Pomo Tender

Features
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Pomo Tender is a focus timer built to last, not to make you feel guilty. It follows the Pomodoro method — work sessions broken up by rests — without turning your attention into a score to beat. No streak to protect, no accusing reminder: your statistics tell you what happened, kindly. YOUR DATA NEVER LEAVES YOUR DEVICE Pomo Tender has no server and makes no network calls. No account to create, no tracker, no advertising. Your tasks, statistics and settings are encrypted locally (AES-GCM 256-bit) with a key tied to your device, and excluded from iCloud backup. Nothing reaches us, because there is no one at the other end. THE TIMER • Freely adjustable work and rest durations • Automatic cycle sequencing • Full-screen view with estimated finish time • Faithful recovery after the app is closed: elapsed cycles are recovered YOUR TASKS • Activity types, due dates, notes • Search by title, activity or date • Pomodoro counter per task • Start a session straight from a task YOUR STATISTICS • Focus time, completed cycles, consistency • Day, week, month and year views • Readable charts, never preachy ONE TIP A DAY A focus tip when you open the app, one per day, in a pop-up you dismiss with a tap. It follows what you actually work on: after a study, sport or creative session, every other tip comes from that same category. Can be turned off in settings. WHEREVER YOU ARE • Apple Watch: ring, controls and wrist haptics • Quick start widget on the home screen • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Interface adapted for iPad FIVE LANGUAGES English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese. YOUR THEME Light or dark, Pomo Tender stays clean and distraction-free — that's the default theme, entirely free. POMO TENDER PRO Some features are gathered in Pomo Tender Pro, available as a one-time purchase or a subscription — both unlock exactly the same thing: • Day Sky and Night Sky themes: animated clouds that drift and part at your touch, stars, a shooting star • Bali theme, its golden jungle and fireflies • Ambient sounds: rain, forest, café, ocean, white noise • Blocking distracting apps and websites during focus • Smart calendar: slot reservation and suggested times • Automatic adaptation to iOS Focus modes • Weekly report • Gentle summary and activity breakdown • Unlimited timer presets • Multi-select for tasks Without Pomo Tender Pro, the timer, tasks, today's statistics, daily tip, light and dark theme, Watch app, widget and data export remain fully usable. COMPATIBILITY Live Activity: iOS 16.1 or later. Quick start widget: iOS 17 or later. This app does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for professional medical care. Always consult a doctor for any medical concerns. Questions? hello@pomotender.app

About

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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A calm, minimalist Pomodoro timer that helps you concentrate in short, focused bursts with regular breaks. Start a 25-minute focus session, take a 5-minute break, and repeat. Durations are fully configurable to match your own rhythm. FOCUS, AT A GLANCE - Clean, distraction-free timer with no clutter or unnecessary screens - Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, so your session is visible without opening the app - Home Screen widget for a quick glance at your progress - Keep-screen-on option while a session is running TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Daily focus time, streaks, and completed sessions - Session history with a 7-day, 30-day, and all-time view APPLE WATCH COMPANION - A themed, phone-tethered Apple Watch app with haptics, so you can start, check, and control sessions from your wrist SYNCED ACROSS YOUR DEVICES - Stats, settings, and theme sync automatically via iCloud POMODORO PRO Unlock the full experience with an optional one-time Pro upgrade: - Unlimited session history and detailed trends - Streaks, goals, and weekly insights - Custom themes and matching alternate app icons - Ambient focus sounds to help you settle in No account or sign-in is required — everything works immediately. Pro is a single one-time purchase, not a subscription: buy it once and it's yours for good.

Screenshots

Pomo Tender4 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomodoro Timer at daily against Pomo Tender's every 4 weeks. 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. Pomo Tender sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomo Tender ships an update every 4 weeks, Pomodoro Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Pomo Tender versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomo TenderPomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLyvia NajosStanislav Pavlovichev

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomo Tender

Subscriptions1
  • Pomo Tender Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pomo Tender Pro Lifetime$22.99
1 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Pomo Tender free?
Pomo Tender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomo Tender or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Neither Pomo Tender nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomo Tender or Pomodoro Timer?
Pomo Tender ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pomodoro Timer daily. Most recently, Pomo Tender was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 26, 2026.

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