The best Pomodoro timer apps for iPhone

October 6, 2026

Any timer can count down 25 minutes. The difference is what else an app does to help you focus. Here are six good ones and who each is for.

We make Naru, so it's on the list. We've tried to be fair to the rest.

Naru

A calm timer that saves every minute you focus to the task you're on, so you can see where your time goes. It can also lock distracting apps while you focus.

Good for seeing your focus add up. Free, with a paid upgrade.

Forest

Stay off your phone and a tree grows. Leave early and it dies. It also helps plant real trees.

Good for anyone who needs a reason not to pick up their phone. Free, with paid extras.

Flora

A similar tree idea to Forest, with a social side: you can focus together with friends. You can also pay to plant real trees.

Good for focusing with friends. Free.

Focus Keeper

A classic, simple Pomodoro timer with custom lengths and basic stats.

Good for a no-frills timer. Free, with a paid upgrade.

Be Focused

A timer with a task list that syncs between iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Good for anyone who also works on a Mac. Free, with a paid upgrade.

Session

A polished timer with an Apple-style design that works with your calendar.

Good for people who live in Apple's apps. Free, with a paid plan.

How to pick

• Need a reason to stay off your phone? Forest or Flora.
• Want something plain and simple? Focus Keeper.
• Work on a Mac too? Be Focused or Session.
• Want to see where your time goes? Naru.

Most of these are free to start, so try two and keep the one you actually open.

Free · iPhone · iPad