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Mater vs Pomofocus: catalog facts
Mater	Pomofocus
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium The timer is free to use in the browser, with some features in a paid plan.
macOS	Web
Unobtrusive menu bar interface Time can be adjusted by dragging while running	Nothing to install, works on desktop and mobile browsers Task list with pomodoro estimates and finish time
macOS only No published GitHub releases	Browser tab only, with no blocking of distractions Some features are part of a paid plan
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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