Pomofocus vs Time Timer (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Pomofocus grades higher than Time Timer: 3.0 against 2.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Pomofocus grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Pomofocus
Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports
Time Timer
Visual countdown timer app built around a disappearing disk
Which one is for you
Pick Pomofocus if
- Fits if you want a Pomodoro timer that opens in a browser tab
- Works for people who plan the day in pomodoros and want an estimated finish time
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a proper phone app, as on a phone it runs in the browser, and Mobile Alarm doesn't work on iOS
- Not for you if ads would bug you and you're never paying, since only Premium removes them
- Tight if you lean on templates or projects, because the free version stops at 3 templates and has no projects
- Watch out: Todoist import, webhooks, yearly reports and report downloads are all Premium
- Watch out: the Windows download isn't signed, so Windows shows a safety warning when you install it
Pick Time Timer if
- Fits if you want to see time run out on a disk, for kids, meetings or focus blocks
- Works for people on iPhone, Android or Mac who run a few timers at once
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you need more than 3 timers on the free app
- Skip it if you want Pomodoro cycles or a task list, as it is a plain countdown
- Watch out: sequencing, groups and cross-device sync are Premium, and the Premium price is not shown
- Watch out: no Windows or Linux app is listed
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAPomofocusVery good | 2.6GPATime TimerGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | APremium is $18 a year, about $1.50 a month, which is under the lowest-priced quarter of this category, or $54 once for good. It takes the ads away and adds projects, yearly reports, Todoist import and webhooks. | CThe free app costs nothing, but the Premium price is not shown on the vendor pages or in the store text we read, so there is nothing to grade the paid side against. |
| Free plan and trial | BThe timer, a task list with estimates and a finish time, daily, weekly and monthly reports and your own settings, all free and all usable for good. Two things to live with: ads, and a stop at 3 templates. | BThe free app gives up to 3 timers, several running at once, any duration and limited sound, vibration and colour options. A person can live on that. |
| Features | CYour own pomodoro and break lengths, tasks estimated in pomodoros with a finish time, repeated lists saved as templates, reports by day, week and month, and Todoist import with webhooks on Premium. It's a timer and a task list, not a blocker, so nothing here shuts a site for you. | CA general countdown timer with routine sequencing, device sync and alerts. It has no break cycle or task list of its own, which a Pomodoro-style focus tool has. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record for it, but it opens in a tab with the timer already on screen. One wrinkle: the site warns the Windows download isn't signed, so Windows shows a safety warning. | B4.6 from about 15,000 App Store ratings. Set a time and the disk runs. |
| Platforms and integrations | BDesktop and mobile browsers, plus downloads for Mac, Windows and Linux, with Todoist, Zapier and IFTTT on Premium. No native phone app is listed, and the Mobile Alarm sound isn't supported on iOS. | BiOS, Android and Mac, with Apple Watch support. No Windows or Linux app. |
| Best for | a Pomodoro timer with a task list, in a browser tab | a visual countdown disk for focus and routines |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Pomofocus and Time Timer. How we grade
Where they differ
- Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Pomofocus also covers templates, tasks and time tracking.
- Time Timer also covers time blocking.
At a glance
| Pomofocus | Time Timer | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $3 / month, or $18 / year | Not published |
| Free plan | The timer, a task list with estimates and finish time, up to 3 templates, daily, weekly and monthly reports, and custom settings. It shows ads. | Free app: up to 3 timers, several running at once, the original 60-minute red disk or any duration, and limited sound, vibration and color options. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial of Premium | None listed |
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| Made by | FocusLab LLC | Time Timer LLC |
| Price read from | pomofocus.io | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Pomofocus
- The free version shows ads and stops at 3 templates; projects, yearly reports and report downloads need Premium.
- Todoist import and webhook connections are Premium features.
- No native phone app is listed: on a phone it runs in the browser, and the Mobile Alarm sound is not supported on iOS.
- The site warns that the Windows download is not signed with a developer certificate, so Windows shows a safety warning.
Time Timer
- Free app is capped at 3 timers and limited customization; sequencing, groups and cross-device sync are Premium features.
- The Premium subscription price is not shown on the vendor pages or in the store text we read, so it is not listed here.
- No Windows or Linux app is listed; the vendor lists iOS, Android and Mac apps.
- It is a general countdown timer, with no break cycle or task list of its own.
Key features
Pomofocus
- Adjustable Pomodoro timer
- Set the length of the pomodoro, short break and long break, choose how many rounds come before a long break, and have breaks or pomodoros start automatically.
- Tasks with estimates
- Add the day's tasks, estimate the pomodoros each will take and pick one to work on. The app shows an estimated finish time for the list.
- Templates
- Save a set of repeated tasks as a template and add it in one click. The free version keeps up to 3 templates.
- Reports
- Charts show focused time by day, week and month. Premium adds yearly reports, a CSV download of focus history and time tracked per project.
- Todoist import and webhooks
- Premium can load tasks from a Todoist account, with checked and unchecked states synced both ways, and call webhooks for services such as Zapier and IFTTT.
- Mobile Alarm
- A registered phone can receive the alarm with its screen off, including when the timer is running on a computer. It needs an account and a home screen shortcut.
Time Timer
- Disappearing-disk timer
- The remaining time is shown as a colored disk that shrinks. The disk can be set to anything from 1 second to 99:59:59, or left at the classic 60-minute red disk.
- Several timers at once
- Run more than one timer together, save timers for reuse, and set repeating timers of up to 99 in one run.
- Routine sequencing
- Premium chains timers into sequences such as a morning checklist or a set of work sprints, and groups saved timers.
- Apple Watch and device sync
- The vendor says the Apple Watch and iPhone sync. Premium adds syncing across mobile and desktop devices.
- Alerts and display options
- Choose vibration, sound or both at the end of a timer, change colors and sounds, switch light or dark mode, and keep the screen awake while the app is open.
- Companion hardware
- The same company sells physical timers, watches and dry-erase boards, and an Enterprise Edition of the app aimed at teams and schools.
Plans
Pomofocus
Free$0
Timer, tasks with pomodoro estimates, up to 3 templates, daily, weekly and monthly reports, and custom settings, with ads.
Premium (monthly)$3
per month
Projects, yearly reports, report download, unlimited templates, Todoist import, webhooks and no ads.
Premium (yearly)$18
per year
The same Premium features billed once a year; the subscription renews until cancelled.
Premium (lifetime)$54
one-time purchase
Premium features for a single payment, listed in the app as including future updates.
Time Timer
Free$0
Up to 3 timers, multiple timers at once, any duration, limited sound, vibration and color choices.
Ways to pay less
Pomofocus
- Annual discount
Yearly Premium costs half of paying monthly
The app lists Premium at $18 a year against $3 a month, which comes to $36 over twelve months.
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Premium for a one-time payment
The app's plan list includes a Lifetime option at $54, paid once, alongside the monthly and yearly subscriptions.
Time Timer
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Pomofocus or Time Timer?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year, and Time Timer publishes no starting price.
Which has a free plan, Pomofocus or Time Timer?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Pomofocus and Time Timer have a free plan.
Which platforms do Pomofocus and Time Timer run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Pomofocus lists a web app and Windows and Linux apps and only Time Timer lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a macOS app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.