Mater AlternativesPomodoro Timers and other similar apps like Mater

Mater is described as 'Minimal menu bar app offering a 25-minute work timer and 5-minute break cycles, focused on the Pomodoro technique without distractions or customization' and is a Pomodoro Timer in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Mater for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Web-based, Windows, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Mater alternative is Pomodorolm, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mater are Presto Time Tracking, pomo, Pomatez and FocusTide.

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Minimal menu bar app offering a 25-minute work timer and 5-minute break cycles, focused on the Pomodoro technique without...

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Mater alternatives page was last updated Jul 8, 2025
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  1. Pomodorolm icon
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    Pomodorolm is a simple, good-looking and configurable pomodoro tracker with tray icon. You can change its look and feel by using themes and you if none suits you, you can create your own theme. All sessions durations are configurable and you can choose to play sounds too...

    53 Pomodorolm alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Snapcraft

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Tray Icon
    8.  On top

    Pomodorolm VS Mater

     
    • Pomodorolm is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Mater.

    • Pomodorolm is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mater.

    • Pomodorolm is Free and Open SourceMater is also Free and Open Source
    • Pomodorolm is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMater is not according to our users
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    A modern, cross-platform Pomodoro timer application built with Tauri (Rust + HTML/CSS/JavaScript). Presto helps you boost productivity using the proven Pomodoro Technique with a beautiful, intuitive interface.

    51 Presto Time Tracking alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Task Time Tracking
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    9.  Progress tracking

    Presto Time Tracking VS Mater

     
  3. pomo icon
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    A minimalist productivity timer designed to help you stay focused, inspired by the timeless principles of Dieter Rams and Braun.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Pomodoro Timer
    6.  Timer

    pomo VS Mater

     
  4. Pomatez icon
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    Pomatez is a multi-platform desktop application designed for individuals who utilize the Pomodoro technique. The application offers a range of features that can be customized according to user preference, including the ability to modify the default Pomodoro configuration.

    49 Pomatez alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Pomatez Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer

    Pomatez VS Mater

     
  5. FocusTide icon
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    Modern and fully customizable Pomodoro timer that focuses on boosting productivity with a clean and distraction-free design.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Support for Themes
    5.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Progressive Web App
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Fullscreen support
    9.  Browser-based
    10.  Timer
    11.  Web-Based

    FocusTide VS Mater

     
    • FocusTide is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Mater.

    • FocusTide is Free and Open SourceMater is also Free and Open Source
    • FocusTide is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMater is not according to our users
  6. Flowkeeper icon
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    Enhance focus and productivity with this Pomodoro timer designed for power users. Open-source and cross-platform, it reduces interruptions, tracks tasks, enables habit learning, and exports timesheets to support effective work planning.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Timer

    Flowkeeper VS Mater

     
  7. PomoTimer.io icon
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    Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Do you find it challenging to stay focused and maintain your productivity throughout the day? PomoTimer is here to help you take control of your time and supercharge your productivity!

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  No registration required

    PomoTimer.io VS Mater

     
  8. Time Out icon
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    Break timer with micro-breaks for Mac OS X. It is very easy to fall into bad habits when using a computer for hours on end. You care about what you are doing, so can sometimes push yourself too far, or over-strain yourself. The human body isn't built to sit in one position fo.

    163 Time Out alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Time Out Features

    1.  Screen time

    Time Out VS Mater

     
  9. Francis icon
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    Francis is a pomodoro app, which was originally developed by Felipe Kinoshita. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a kitchen timer to break work into intervals, typically 25 minutes in length, separated by...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • KDE

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Pomodoro Timer
    5.  Timer

    Francis VS Mater

     
  10. Gnome Pomodoro icon
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    This GNOME app helps to manage time according to Pomodoro Technique. It intends to improve productivity and quality of work by reminding you to take short breaks.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Sits in the System Tray

    Gnome Pomodoro VS Mater

     
  11. TomatoBar icon
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    Have you ever heard of Pomodoro? It’s a great technique to help you keep track of time and stay on task during your studies or work. Read more about it on Wikipedia.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Sits in the MenuBar
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode

    TomatoBar VS Mater

     
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    Session - Pomodoro Timer is a productivity software that aids users in effectively managing their work time. It promotes working in concise, focused sessions while tracking the time spent on individual tasks.

    52 Session - Pomodoro Timer alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Session - Pomodoro Timer Features

    1.  Task Time Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Pomodoro Timer
    4.  Timer

    Session - Pomodoro Timer VS Mater

     
    • Session - Pomodoro Timer is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Mater.

    • Session - Pomodoro Timer is Freemium and ProprietaryMater is Free and Open Source
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