Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Cherrola, an aggressive Pomodoro timer for OSX
https://github.com/felixpalmer/Cherrola I made this simple app to force myself to stick to the Pomodoro technique. In a nutshell, during the breaks your screen is obscured forcing you to take a break from your screen. Would like to get feedback on whether this is something others find interesting, as then I would go through with the process of putting this into the App Store (currently just in github).
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Cherrola, an aggressive Pomodoro timer for OSX launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Pomodoro Time▲420Simple Pomodoro timer in your Mac's menu bar
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Breaks▲118A quiet Pomodoro that lives in your menu bar.
May 2026 · gjinprelvukaj.github.io · its alternatives →
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Pomodoreau▲82Simple, timely, & beautiful Apple Watch pomodoro app
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Session▲252Pomodoro timer w/ distraction blocking, journal & analytics
2020 · stayinsession.com · its alternatives →
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Pomodoro timer with desk stretches for healthier focus.
Jul 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Pachino▲91Pomodoro timer to maximize your efficiency with zen graphics
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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:tomato: A pomodoro app for your menubar/tray. Contribute to amitmerchant1990/pomolectron development by creating an account on GitHub.
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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This started out as a fork of pydoro and turned into a playground for dataclasses and strict mypy type checking. Some of the advanced features are - it writes the current status into .local/state/pomoglorbo for i3status/xbar - it is very configurable, including cmd hooks to run after a Pomodoro/break finishes or starts The layout is compact, and it runs well over SSH/Mosh/Tmux.
2024 · codeberg.org · its alternatives →
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Pomodoro timer for your productivity tool
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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A simple pomodoro timer that can prevent office syndrome.
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Minimalist design app to manage time with pomodoro technique
2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Simple Pomodoro timer with calming sounds to help you focus
2023 · sites.google.com · its alternatives →
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Core features: Customizable Timers: Adjust work and break durations flexibly. Focus Mode: Background color change to enhance concentration. Smart Notifications: Alerts with sound and notifications when a session ends. Cross-platform Sync: Seamless data sync across devices. It’s free to use, and I’d love to hear your thoughts! I’m looking forward to your feedback, suggestions, or ideas to make it better. Thanks for checking it out!
2025 · 25min.work · its alternatives →
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Pomodoro Keeper▲109Simple & well designed pomodoro timer for iOS
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Simple, beautiful and easy to use Pomodoro for Android
2016 · fotrack.com · its alternatives →
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PomodoroApp▲99The simplest Mac app for using the Pomodoro Technique
2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Be more productive with your time
2018 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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Pomodoro²▲16Start your New Year with the best pomodoro for macOS & iOS
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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