The Pomodor Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Pomodor in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Pomodor
The Insider’s Guide
Minimal Pomodoro timer that runs in the browser
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among focus apps, read from Pomodor’s own pages.
Made by Sasha Drmic · checked Oct 9, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Pomodor’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Pomodor’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 9, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 41 of the 65 other focus apps we grade
Pomodor is a Pomodoro timer that runs in the browser and can be installed as a progressive web app. It cycles through focus sessions, short breaks and a long break, with adjustable durations and number of rounds, a choice of notification sounds and a dark mode. It works without an account, and signing in with Google keeps your settings in sync across devices.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Pomodor, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for a bare Pomodoro timer in a browser tab
Pomodor is a plain Pomodoro timer in a browser tab: free, no account needed, and it runs offline once loaded.
- 2
It is free
Pomodor has no paid plan at all. The web app loads and runs without payment or an account, and neither its pages nor its code list a paid plan. Signing in with Google is optional.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Adjustable timer
Work sessions run from 5 to 60 minutes, short breaks from 1 to 30 and long breaks from 1 to 45, over 2 to 15 rounds. The defaults are 25, 5 and 20 minutes across 4 rounds.
- 5
Notifications and sounds
A notification marks the end of each session, with eight notification sounds to pick from, among them Bell, Guitar and Fairy. Notifications can be switched off in the settings.
- 6
Timer in the tab title
The remaining time can be shown in the browser tab's title. The setting is on by default, alongside toggles for Autostart and dark mode.
- 7
A 2.8 GPA, above 41 of 65
That is against the other focus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Pomodor is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Pomodor at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Sasha Drmic, since 2020
- Category
- Focus Apps
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for a bare Pomodoro timer in a browser tab
Pomodor is a plain Pomodoro timer in a browser tab: free, no account needed, and it runs offline once loaded. That's about all it is. The site mentions labels and stats, but the app without signing in shows only a timer and its settings, Google is the only sign-in, and the GitHub repository is archived with updates now closed source.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free, in a category where paid plans start at $2.99 a month. The web app runs without payment, and neither its pages nor its code list a paid plan. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The whole app is free and works without an account at all. Signing in with Google is optional, and only keeps your timer settings in step across devices. |
| Features | D | Work sessions of 5 to 60 minutes, short and long breaks, 2 to 15 rounds, eight notification sounds, the countdown in the tab title. That's the lot: one timer, no record of your sessions. The site mentions labels and a stats page, but the app loaded without signing in shows only a timer and settings. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. Open the page and press start. The defaults are the classic 25 minutes of work and 5 of break over 4 rounds. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with nothing it connects to. You can install it from the browser as a standalone app on a phone or computer and it runs offline once loaded, but Google is the only sign-in on offer. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Pomodor is for
- Fits if you want a plain Pomodoro timer in a browser tab and nothing else
- Works for people who want the same timer settings on a laptop and a phone, through Google sign-in
Who it is not for
- Too light for anyone who wants more than a timer, as that and its settings are all the app shows without signing in
- Not for you if you want open-source software, because the GitHub repository is archived and updates now come from a closed-source one
- Skip it if you want sync without a Google account, as Google is the only sign-in offered
- Not for you if you want a native app, since it's web only and installs from the browser
- Too light for blocking or session history, as nothing in it blocks a site or records your sessions
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a plain Pomodoro timer in a browser tab
- Keeping the same timer settings on several devices
- Working offline once the app has been loaded
Worth knowing
- The site's description mentions session labels and a stats page, but the app as loaded without signing in shows only a timer and settings.
- It is no longer open source: the GitHub repository is archived, and its README says updates now come from a closed-source repository.
- Google is the only sign-in method the app offers.
- It is a web app only; on phones and computers it is installed from the browser as a progressive web app.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Pomodor is free to use.
The web app runs without payment, and neither its pages nor its code list a paid plan.
Pomodor
$0
The whole web app: a timer with adjustable work, break and round settings, notification sounds, dark mode and optional Google sign-in.
The free plan
The web app loads and runs without payment or an account, and neither its pages nor its code list a paid plan. Signing in with Google is optional.
Read from pomodor.app on Oct 9, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Minimal Pomodoro timer that runs in the browser. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, Pomodoro timer.
That's the lot: one timer, no record of your sessions.
- Adjustable timer
- Work sessions run from 5 to 60 minutes, short breaks from 1 to 30 and long breaks from 1 to 45, over 2 to 15 rounds. The defaults are 25, 5 and 20 minutes across 4 rounds.
- Notifications and sounds
- A notification marks the end of each session, with eight notification sounds to pick from, among them Bell, Guitar and Fairy. Notifications can be switched off in the settings.
- Timer in the tab title
- The remaining time can be shown in the browser tab's title. The setting is on by default, alongside toggles for Autostart and dark mode.
- Google sign-in and sync
- Signing in with a Google account is optional. The site says it syncs your data, and the app saves your timer settings to your account.
- Offline use and install
- A service worker caches the app so that it can run without an internet connection once loaded, and it can be installed from the browser as a standalone app.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Pomodor is made by Sasha Drmic, and has been around since 2020.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
41/65
Other focus apps it is graded above
Pomodor's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 41 of the 65 other focus apps we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 53 of 65) and worst on features (D, above 0).
Pomodor has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 66 focus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Pomodor’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 40 of 65
- AFree plan and trialAbove 53 of 65
- DFeaturesAbove 0 of 65
- BEase of useAbove 17 of 65
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 8 of 65
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 56 focus apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Pomodor is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Pomodor is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
What you could make
- Pomodoro timer: an app builder makes this well.
What this rests on. Pomodor’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Pomofocus, Focus Keeper, Flocus and TomatoBar
The 4 tools Pomodor is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Pomofocus
Free plan · from $3/mo
Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports.
- Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Pomofocus also covers templates, tasks and time tracking.
- 2.6GPA
Focus Keeper
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Pomodoro timer with progress charts for iPhone, Android and web.
- Only Focus Keeper lists iOS and Android apps.
- Focus Keeper also covers tasks and time tracking.
- 2.2GPA
Flocus
Free plan · from $5/mo
Browser focus dashboard with timer, to-dos, music and ambient sounds.
- Flocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Flocus also covers tasks and focus music.
- 2.6GPA
TomatoBar
Free
Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar.
- Only Pomodor lists a web app.
- Only TomatoBar lists a macOS app.
- TomatoBar is open source, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Pomodor free?
Yes. Pomodor is free to use.
How much does Pomodor cost?
Pomodor lists one plan. Pomodor: $0.
What platforms does Pomodor work on?
Pomodor is available on Web.
Does Pomodor have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Pomodor is listed for Web.
Does Pomodor have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Pomodor is listed for Web.
Is Pomodor open source?
Pomodor is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
Does Pomodor work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Who makes Pomodor?
Pomodor is made by Sasha Drmic. It dates from 2020.
What are the alternatives to Pomodor?
The closest alternatives to Pomodor in our directory are Pomofocus, Focus Keeper, Flocus and TomatoBar.
How does Pomodor compare with other focus apps?
Pomodor's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 41 of the 65 other focus apps we grade, and level with 9.
Is Pomodor good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Pomodor A for value for money. Pomodor has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Pomodor?
Pomodor is free, so making your own would save you nothing. This is a judgement from its listing.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Pomodor’s own pages on Oct 9, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Pomodor's own pages on 9 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-01-17.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Sasha Drmic. Prices change, so check pomodor.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Pomodor, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/pomodor
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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