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Focusmeter vs Pomotroid
Both stand on study timer apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Focusmeter offers flexible focus-and-rest timing, tags, summaries, and data export on Android, with a free tier that has no ads. Consider its Pro-only custom date ranges and the analytics data described in its privacy policy when deciding whether it fits your needs.
Visit FocusmeterPick Pomotroid if you want a free desktop Pomodoro timer with configurable cycles and session history. Its themes, system tray mode, and optional local WebSocket server add flexibility. Look elsewhere if you need a mobile app or want to avoid a possible first-launch warning.
Visit PomotroidThe facts
| Focusmeter | Pomotroid | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | focusmeter.app | pomotroid.app |
| On study timer apps | #17 of 43 | #21 of 43 |
Focusmeter: what it does well
- Free Minimalist plan has no ads.
- Custom timer modes support focus, rest, and rounds.
- Analytics include day, week, and month summaries.
- Exports sessions as CSV or JSON.
- Analytics work offline without sign-up.
What to know first
- Available on Android only.
- Custom date-range analytics require Pro.
- Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics collect usage and diagnostic data.
Pomotroid: what it does well
- Adjustable focus and break durations and cycle rounds.
- Daily and weekly summaries, streak tracking, and a 52-week heatmap.
- 37 included themes and support for custom JSON themes.
- Runs in the system tray with progress and round-change notifications.
- Free, MIT-licensed, and available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- Desktop app; no mobile platform is listed.
- Some operating systems may warn on first launch because the app is unsigned.
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