PomodoroBar vs Flow
A minimalist Mac Pomodoro timer.
The verdict
Flow is a direct competitor — minimal, menu-bar-based, one-time purchase. PomodoroBar differentiates with built-in focus stats tracking, a more refined UI, and active development.
Pricing
PomodoroBar $4.99 one-time One-time purchase
Flow $2.99 one-time One-time purchase
Feature comparison
| Feature | PomodoroBar | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Menu bar native | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus statistics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Native notifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lightweight (<10 MB) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Privacy-first (no account) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform | macOS | macOS |
| Pricing | $4.99 one-time | $2.99 one-time |
Pros & Cons
PomodoroBar
- ✓ Lives entirely in the menu bar — zero UI clutter
- ✓ One-time purchase, no subscription
- ✓ Native macOS notifications
- ✓ Daily & weekly focus tracking
- ✓ Fully offline, no account required
- ✓ Under 5 MB, instant launch
- ✗ macOS only (no Windows/iOS)
- ✗ No team/collaboration features
Flow
- ✓ Clean menu bar interface
- ✓ Affordable one-time purchase
- ✓ Simple and focused
- ✗ No focus stats or tracking
- ✗ Hasn't been updated recently
- ✗ Very basic feature set
Who should choose Flow?
Users who want the absolute bare minimum timer with no stats.
Who should choose PomodoroBar?
You want a dead-simple, menu-bar-native Pomodoro timer for macOS. No subscriptions, no accounts, no clutter — just a one-click timer with focus stats. At $4.99 once, it's the most lightweight option for developers, writers, and creators who value simplicity.