Pomodorome

What Pomodorome is

Pomodorome is a focus timer for running work sessions and breaks on Mac and iOS. On Mac, the timer sits in the menubar and opens in a popover without taking a Dock slot. Session and break durations can be adjusted to the second, and users can name their work for the daily log. Statistics include heatmaps, weekly bars, top tasks, and day, week, or month views; session history is grouped by day and can be exported to CSV. The site says sessions remain on users’ devices and that the app has no accounts, analytics, or servers. The free plan includes custom session lengths, daily statistics, sounds, and notifications. Pro adds iCloud sync, advanced statistics and export, per-task projects, and priority support. Its iCloud sync is described as end-to-end encrypted and lets users start on Mac and finish on iPhone. Free costs nothing; Pro costs $5, paid once, a one-time payment with no subscription, and price varies by region. Requirements are macOS 14.6+ and iOS 17.6+.

Who it suits

It suits people who want timed focus sessions and breaks on Mac or iOS, with an optional paid tier for cross-device sync and expanded statistics.

Limits

The Free plan includes custom session lengths and daily statistics, while advanced statistics and export, iCloud sync, per-task projects, and priority support are Pro features. Pro costs $5, paid once, with regional price variation.

Getting started

1. Open pomodoro.me
2. Install the Mac or iOS app meeting the listed system requirement
3. Start a work session or break with a custom length
4. Name the work item for the daily log
5. Use the Free plan with sounds, notifications, and daily statistics
6. Make the one-time Pro purchase to enable iCloud sync and advanced features

Verdict

Pomodorome combines configurable focus sessions with daily logs and statistics, while Pro adds sync, projects, and expanded reporting. The free plan covers core timer features; check the device requirements and regional Pro price before upgrading.