RoundPie vs Session
We give RoundPie a 3.6 GPA and Session a 3.2, out of 4.0. RoundPie grades higher on value for money and platforms. Session grades higher on ease of use. They get the same grade on the free plan and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
RoundPie
Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools
Session
Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad
How we grade them
| 3.6GPARoundPieExcellent | 3.2GPASessionVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | ALite is €2 a month billed annually (€24) and Ultimate is €3.50 (€42), both before VAT. That's well under what a typical focus app costs. Paying month by month is dearer, at €4 and €6. Students in the GitHub Student Developer Pack get Lite free. | BPro is $39.99 a year, which works out at $3.33 a month, or $4.99 if you pay monthly. That's on the cheaper side of typical for a focus app, not a steal. Students can ask for 30% off for one year. |
| Free plan and trial | BStarter is free but tight: 2 integrations from a limited list, 5 projects in total and 1 month of log access. You can try any premium plan free for a week, with no credit card. | BUnlimited sessions and breaks, and your calendar events show in the app. But analytics only go back 2 days, and you can't set your own session or break lengths without Pro. You do get 7 days of Pro free when you make an account, with no subscription started. |
| Features | ATimed sessions against tasks from your own tool, with finished tasks synced back and time logged per task. The browser extension can block a list of websites while the timer runs. Paid plans add custom timer lengths and emailed reports, and Ultimate adds AppleScript and PowerShell scripting. | ATimed sessions filed by category, a full session log, app and website blocking, and a Slack status that changes when the timer starts. It can add finished sessions to Apple Calendar and takes orders from Shortcuts and AppleScript. One gap: the blocker is Mac only. |
| Ease of use | BWe have no App Store rating on record for it, so a B is as far as we'll go. You connect a task service and choose which projects, boards or lists to sync, then start a session on any task. Tasks can also live on a Local list inside RoundPie. | A4.8 from about 360 App Store ratings. Start a session, pick a category, and it asks what you learned when the timer ends. |
| Platforms and integrations | AMac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android, web and a browser extension. It connects to Todoist, Trello, Asana, Jira, Evernote, Google Calendar, Microsoft To Do and Slack. One gap: the download page marks the Safari extension as back soon. | CMac, iPhone and iPad, with Slack, Apple Calendar, Shortcuts and AppleScript hooked in. All Apple, though. No Windows, Android or web version is listed. |
| Best for | timing work against tasks in the tool you already use | a Pomodoro timer that logs where your focus went |
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: RoundPie and Session. How we grade
Where they differ
- RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan. Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Only RoundPie lists a web app.
- Only RoundPie lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only RoundPie lists a browser extension.
- RoundPie also covers tasks.
At a glance
| RoundPie | Session | |
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| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan | $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99) |
| Free plan | Starter plan: 2 integrations from a limited list (Trello, Todoist, Evernote, Google Calendar, Google Tasks, Microsoft To-Do, Toodledo), 5 projects in total, 1 month of log access and default tags only. | Unlimited sessions and breaks, analytics for the past 2 days, and your calendar events shown inside Session. |
| Free trial | 1-week free trial of any premium plan, no credit card required | 7 days of Pro free on creating an account, with no subscription started |
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| Made by | NanoPies OÜ | Translucent LLC |
| Price read from | my.rpie.me | stayinsession.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Who each one suits
RoundPie
- People who already keep tasks in Todoist, Trello or another supported tool
- Tracking time per task without running a separate time tracker
- Working across desktop, phone and browser
- Students, who get the Lite plan free through the GitHub Student Developer Pack
Session
- Mac and iPhone users who work in Pomodoro intervals
- People who want a record of focused time by category or client
- Students, who can ask for 30% off for one year
Worth knowing
RoundPie
- The free Starter plan is limited to 2 integrations from a short list, 5 projects and 1 month of log access.
- Integrations with Jira, Asana, Basecamp, ClickUp, Teamwork and similar tools need the Ultimate plan.
- Prices are listed in euros and exclude VAT; the pricing page's currency selector converts them for display.
- The download page marks the Safari extension as back soon, and the Toodledo and Pivotal Tracker integrations are labelled unstable beta.
Session
- Apple platforms only: macOS, iOS and iPadOS. No Windows, Android or web version is listed.
- The free plan shows analytics for the past 2 days only, and custom session and break lengths need Pro.
- Blocking needs Pro, and the pricing page lists website and app blocking as Mac only.
- Real-time device sync, Slack muting and Apple Calendar event creation are Pro features.
Key features
RoundPie
- Timer on top of your task tool
- Connect a task service, choose which projects, boards or lists to sync, and start a timed session on any task. Completing a task syncs back to the source tool.
- Time log
- Time spent on each task is recorded automatically. The log can be filtered by source, project and date and exported, with 1 month, 6 months or unlimited history depending on the plan.
- Local tasks and projects
- Tasks can also be created inside RoundPie on a Local list and later moved to a connected tool. Managing local projects is part of the paid plans.
- Browser extension
- The extension adds a RoundPie button to supported task tools, creates tasks from any web page and can block a list of websites while the timer is running.
- Custom timers and reports
- Paid plans add custom timer lengths, interruption notes, tag customization and weekly and monthly reports by email.
- Desktop scripting and hotkeys
- The Ultimate plan adds AppleScript and PowerShell scripting for the Mac and Windows apps, and the desktop apps let you set system-wide hotkeys for the timer.
Session
- Pomodoro sessions
- Work in 25-minute sessions separated by breaks. Setting your own session and break lengths needs Pro.
- Focus analytics by category
- Tracks how long you focus on each category, such as writing, coding or a client. Free shows the past 2 days and Pro opens the full session log.
- App and website blocking on Mac
- Pro blocks the apps and websites you choose while a session runs. Website blocking works in Safari, Chrome, Brave and Microsoft Edge.
- Calendar events
- Every plan shows your calendar events inside Session. Pro can also create an Apple Calendar event automatically when a session finishes.
- Slack status
- Pro updates your Slack status when the timer starts and restores it when the timer ends.
- Device sync and automation
- Pro syncs in real time, so a session started on a Mac can be ended on iOS, and adds automation through AppleScript on macOS and Apple Shortcuts on iOS.
Plans
RoundPie
Starter€0
2 integrations from the limited list, 5 projects in total, 1 month of log access and default tags only.
Lite plan€2
per month, billed annually (€24), excluding VAT
3 integrations from the limited list, 6 months of log access, subtasks, Todoist filters and mailed reports. €3 a month billed every 6 months, or €4 monthly.
Ultimate plan€3.50
per month, billed annually (€42), excluding VAT
Unlimited integrations, including Jira, Asana and Basecamp, unlimited log access and desktop scripting. €5 a month billed every 3 months, or €6 monthly.
5 licences package€16.50
per month for 5 accounts, billed annually (€198)
Five Ultimate plan accounts in one purchase. €25 a month when paid monthly.
10 licences package€31
per month for 10 accounts, billed annually (€372)
Ten Ultimate plan accounts in one purchase. €45 a month when paid monthly.
Session
Free$0
Unlimited sessions and breaks, analytics for the past 2 days, and calendar events shown in the app.
Pro Yearly$3.33
per month, billed yearly ($39.99)
Custom session and break lengths, full session log, Mac app and website blocking, Slack muting, device sync and automation.
Pro Monthly$4.99
per month, billed monthly
The same Pro features paid month to month. The vendor notes that prices differ slightly by region.
Ways to pay less
RoundPie
- Annual discount
Annual billing costs 42% to 50% less than monthly
Lite is €24 a year against €4 a month, which is €48 over twelve months. Ultimate is €42 a year against €6 a month, which is €72.
- Education
Free Lite plan for students
Students in the GitHub Student Developer Pack get the Lite plan free while they remain students. Students and educators can also ask for 50% off the Ultimate plan.
- Nonprofit
50% discount for some non-profits
The student page says a 50% discount is available to some non-profit organizations on request through the contact form.
Session
- Annual discount
Yearly billing costs about a third less
Pro is $39.99 billed yearly ($3.33 a month) against $4.99 billed monthly, which works out about 33% cheaper over a year.
- Education
Student discount: 30% off for one year
Students are eligible for a 30% discount for one year, non-renewing, by contacting support with a .edu email address or other proof of student status.
