PomodoroBar vs Toggl Track
Time tracking with Pomodoro mode built in.
The verdict
Toggl Track is a full time-tracking platform with Pomodoro as one feature. It's overkill if you just want a focus timer. PomodoroBar does one thing — Pomodoro timing — and does it better from the menu bar.
Pricing
PomodoroBar $4.99 one-time One-time purchase
Toggl Track Free / $9–$18/user/month freemium
Feature comparison
| Feature | PomodoroBar | Toggl Track |
|---|---|---|
| Menu bar native | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus statistics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native notifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lightweight (<10 MB) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Privacy-first (no account) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✗ |
| Platform | macOS | macOS, Windows, Linux, Web, iOS, Android |
| Pricing | $4.99 one-time | Free / $9–$18/user/month |
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
Toggl Track
- ✓ Full time tracking platform
- ✓ Team features and reporting
- ✓ Cross-platform with sync
- ✓ Generous free tier
- ✗ Pomodoro is a secondary feature, not the focus
- ✗ Requires account creation and internet
- ✗ Heavy app — 100MB+
- ✗ Subscription for advanced features
Who should choose Toggl Track?
Teams that need time tracking with Pomodoro as an add-on.
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.