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Vitamin-R alternatives

Vitamin-R compared with 5 alternatives: Session, Flow, Focus, Be Focused and TomatoBar.

Vitamin-R is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29.95 one-time purchase (Single User license). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Vitamin-RThis toolFree trial · from $29.95 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
SessionFree plan · from $3.33/moYesmacOS, iOS
FlowFree plan · from $17.99/yrYesmacOS, iOS
FocusFree trial · from $49 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
Be FocusedFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
TomatoBarFreeFreemacOS

How each one differs from Vitamin-R

  1. Session

    Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Vitamin-R starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Single User license).
    • Session has a free plan. Vitamin-R does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Session lists an iOS app.
    • Vitamin-R can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Session also covers site & app blocker.

    Suits: Mac and iPhone users who work in Pomodoro intervals

    Session vs Vitamin-RSession pricing and details

  2. Flow

    Minimal Pomodoro timer for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

    • Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store). Vitamin-R starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Single User license).
    • Flow has a free plan. Vitamin-R does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Flow lists an iOS app.
    • Flow also covers site & app blocker.
    • Vitamin-R also covers time tracking and focus music.

    Suits: People who work only on Apple devices and want one timer across them

    Flow vs Vitamin-RFlow pricing and details

  3. Focus

    Mac app that blocks distracting websites and apps on a schedule

    • Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29. Vitamin-R starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Single User license).
    • Focus also covers site & app blocker.
    • Vitamin-R also covers focus music.

    Suits: Mac users who want websites and apps blocked on a fixed schedule

    Focus vs Vitamin-RFocus pricing and details

  4. Be Focused

    Pomodoro timer with tasks for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). Vitamin-R starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Single User license).
    • Be Focused has a free plan. Vitamin-R does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Be Focused lists an iOS app.
    • Be Focused also covers tasks and site & app blocker.
    • Vitamin-R also covers time tracking, focus music and menu bar app.

    Suits: Apple users who want a Pomodoro timer tied to a task list

    Be Focused vs Vitamin-RBe Focused pricing and details

  5. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

    • TomatoBar is free. Vitamin-R starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Single User license).
    • TomatoBar has a free plan. Vitamin-R does not, though it has a free trial.
    • TomatoBar is open source, according to its own site.
    • Vitamin-R can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Vitamin-R also covers time tracking and focus music.

    Suits: Mac users who want a plain Pomodoro timer at no cost

    TomatoBar vs Vitamin-RTomatoBar pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Vitamin-R

  • Mac only: the current version needs macOS 13 Ventura or later. No iPhone, Windows or web version is offered.
  • There is no free plan: the trial stops working after 14 days until an unlock code is bought.
  • The standard license stops before version 5.0; covering all future upgrades costs a further $29.95 for the Forever Upgrade.
  • It is not a task manager. The vendor positions it alongside to-do apps such as OmniFocus and Things.
Vitamin-R pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Vitamin-R?

The alternatives to Vitamin-R in this directory are Session, Flow, Focus, Be Focused and TomatoBar. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Vitamin-R.

Is there a free alternative to Vitamin-R?

Yes. TomatoBar is free to use. Session, Flow and Be Focused have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Vitamin-R alternatives work on iOS?

The Vitamin-R listing does not include an iOS app. Session, Flow and Be Focused list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Vitamin-R?

TomatoBar is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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