Best Pomodoro Timer Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Pomodoist is ranked #1 of 28 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of Focus To-Do and Pomofocus. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Focus To-Do. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Session at $0.28/mo.
Pomodoro timer apps are for breaking work into timed focus sessions and pauses, with planning and tracking tools varying across options. Compared on custom intervals and auto-start breaks, they also differ in whether they include task lists, calendar integration, and focus statistics. Platform coverage can matter if you use more than one device, while free plans and paid-from prices offer cost context. Pomodoist, Focus To-Do, and Pomofocus are among the names to compare. Consider whether your routine calls for a timer alone or for timing alongside tasks, schedules, and session records.
28 pomodoro timer apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
15 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PomodoistWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 2 | Focus To-DoWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 3 | PomofocusWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 4 | TomatoidWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 5 | ForestWeb · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | PomodoroTimersWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | PomoTimerWeb · Windows | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 8 | SessionMac · iPhone · Extension | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $0.28/mo | 6.5 | |
| 9 | Focus Timer (formerly GNOME Pomodoro)Linux | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 10 | Marinara TimerWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 11 | Pomodoro® Web TimerWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 12 | PomoTodoWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $8.25/mo | 6.4 | |
| 13 | Bodhi TimerAndroid | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 14 | PomodoromeMac · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 15 | Pomodoro PWA TimerWeb | One bar | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 16 | Focus KeeperWeb · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 17 | EngrossMac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 18 | FlowkeeperWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 19 | GoodtimeAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 20 | PomelloWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 21 | PomotroidWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 22 | Tomato TimerWeb · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 23 | FocusmeterAndroid | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 24 | FocusTideWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 25 | PomoDialWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Custom intervals | Auto-start breaks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pomodoist | 6.8 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Focus To-Do | 6.7 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Pomofocus | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Tomatoid | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 5 | Forest | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 6 | PomodoroTimers | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | PomoTimer | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | Session | 6.5 | Free plan | $0.28/mo | Yes | 3.33 /mo | Yes | — |
| 9 | Focus Timer (formerly GNOME Pomodoro) | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | — | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Marinara Timer | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 11 | Pomodoro® Web Timer | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | No |
| 12 | PomoTodo | 6.4 | Free plan | $8.25/mo | Yes | 8.25 /mo | Yes | — |
| 13 | Bodhi Timer | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 14 | Pomodorome | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 15 | Pomodoro PWA Timer | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | No |
| 16 | Focus Keeper | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | Engross | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 18 | Flowkeeper | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 19 | Goodtime | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 20 | Pomello | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 21 | Pomotroid | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 22 | Tomato Timer | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 23 | Focusmeter | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 24 | FocusTide | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 25 | PomoDial | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
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Questions about this list
Which pomodoro timer app is ranked first on Freedom251?
Pomodoist is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 6.8. Focus To-Do is second and Pomofocus third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Session has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.28/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.