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Pomodoro® Web Timer vs Tide
Both stand on pomodoro timer apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Pomodoro® Web Timer keeps session timing accessible in a browser, with task naming and sound controls. If offline use is needed, the maker lists a separate PWA rather than this Web Timer.
Visit Pomodoro® Web Timer Free trial Mac
Tide keeps countdowns and Pomodoro cycles in a focused macOS menu bar window. Its one-time license, local operation, presets, and repeat cycles suit users who want a compact timer without accounts.
Visit TideThe facts
| Pomodoro® Web Timer | Tide | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Tide — Lifetime License: $2.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pomodorotechnique.com | tideapp.co |
| On pomodoro timer apps | #24 of 28 | #28 of 28 |
Pomodoro® Web Timer: what it does well
- Works in a browser without download, installation or account.
- Task names can be set for each session.
- Sound alert volume and individual sounds are adjustable.
- Break countdown appears after a focus session.
What to know first
- Web Timer is listed for web use.
- No integrations are stated on the product page.
- Auto-start breaks are not available.
Tide: what it does well
- Regular and 25/5 Pomodoro timers
- Quick duration and clock-time entry
- One-click presets for favorite durations
- Automatic focus-block repeating
- Local operation without analytics or advertising
What to know first
- macOS is the only listed platform
- No free plan
- Lifetime license costs 2.99 USD once
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