# Pommie vs Pomodoro

The clearest difference is price: Pomodoro at Free against Pommie's $3.99. Pomodoro also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 88) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Pommie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Pomodoro is free to download; Pommie costs $3.99 up front. Pomodoro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pommie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pomodoro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro has 11K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Pommie's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pomodoro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pommie | Pomodoro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-pomodoro-timer/id933199616/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer/id1265128036/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geoff Hackworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/463855590) | [DelightApps Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634225208) |

## What reviewers say

### Pommie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-pomodoro-timer/id933199616)

Enhance concentration and efficiency with a structured time management tool. It divides work into focused intervals followed by short breaks, with longer breaks after a set number of cycles. Customize durations, receive alerts, and control the timer from notifications or Siri.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free interface, Audio and visual alerts, Configurable work/break durations, Interactive notifications, Planner view, Timer profiles, Siri shortcuts, Home/Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- ⌚️ Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscriptions
- 🚫 No data gathering
- 🚀 Works independently on Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 iPad widget doesn't work
- 🐛 Sound not working for some users
- 🐛 Watch app crashes on launch for some
- 🐛 Inconsistent sync between devices
- 🐛 Auto-start of next session can be disruptive

**Reported bugs**

- iPad widget doesn't work
- Sound not working for some users
- Apple Watch app crashes on launch
- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Auto-start of next session can be disruptive

**Requested features**

- Sound persistence like a timer
- Real-time sync between watch and phone timers
- Support for dynamic island and live widgets
- Automatic iCloud sync for timers
- White noise/ticking sound option


### Pomodoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer/id1265128036)

Enhance your focus and productivity with a timer that breaks work into intervals. This app helps you manage tasks using the Pomodoro technique, offering customizable timers, relaxing sounds, and progress tracking. It supports various Apple devices and works offline.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro technique timer, Customizable intervals, Relaxing sound player, iOS widgets and Apple Watch support, Task management, Progress tracking, White noise integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club | $0.99 | per month |
| Pomodoro - premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 🎨 Customizable timers and sounds
- 📊 Helpful statistics and tracking
- 👍 Effective for productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy notifications and timers
- 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🔇 Unreliable audio playback
- 🔍 Lacking basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops counting when switching apps
- Notifications not working consistently
- Premium features not functioning as expected
- App crashing or freezing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync timers across devices
- More customization options for backgrounds and sounds
- Improved statistics and reporting
- Better support and communication from developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pommie free?

Pommie costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pomodoro free?

Pomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pommie or Pomodoro?

Pomodoro is rated higher. Pommie averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Pomodoro averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Pommie or Pomodoro have ads?

Pomodoro shows ads; Pommie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pommie or Pomodoro?

Pommie ships an update monthly, and Pomodoro monthly. Most recently, Pommie was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pomodoro on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*