Pomobee vs TickTime V2: how two flip timers compare
TickTime V2 is a flip timer from the TickTime brand. You flip it to the face with the time you want and the countdown starts. Its six faces are preset to 3, 5, 10, 15, 25 and 30 minutes, and two buttons set a custom time up to 99:59. It needs no app.
Pomobee is a flip timer with a color LCD display, a mobile app that syncs over Bluetooth, configurable modes, native Pomodoro cycles and cloud-synced session history. It works on its own, and it can also feed session data into a mobile app and web dashboard.
If you want a simple timer with no app, TickTime V2 costs US$32.99 on ticktime.store as of 29 September 2026, and you can buy it now. If you want a physical timer that also keeps a record of your sessions, Pomobee is in pre-launch, with a Kickstarter campaign planned for late 2026.
Choose TickTime V2 if...
- →You want a timer that needs no app and no account
- →You want it to work fully offline
- →Price matters: US$32.99 on ticktime.store as of 29 September 2026
- →You want to buy one today
- →One-flip presets plus a custom countdown on the buttons cover your needs
Choose Pomobee if...
- →You want to track your focus sessions over time
- →You want Pomodoro cycles to run automatically
- →You want to set the mode and duration of each side
- →A color display matters for readability
- →You want a physical timer + a productivity data layer
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | TickTime V2 | Pomobee |
|---|---|---|
| Display | LED display [1] | Color LCD |
| Flip presets | 6 faces: 3, 5, 10, 15, 25, 30 min [2] | 6 configurable modes |
| Custom time | Set with two buttons, 00:01 to 99:59 [1] | Mode and duration set per side |
| Pomodoro | Flip to the 25 min face, then the 5 min face [2] | Native 25/5 cycles |
| Mobile app | No app, by design | ✓Mobile app, syncs over Bluetooth |
| Session history | No app and no session history, by design | ✓Cloud-synced |
| Statistics | Not applicable (no app) | ✓Web + mobile dashboard |
| Alerts | Adjustable volume, silent mode with light signal [1][2] | Sound, vibration, silent |
| Magnetic side | Yes [1] | Yes |
| Charging | Rechargeable, Micro-USB, about 10 h per charge [2] | USB-C, rechargeable battery |
| Price | ✓US$32.99 on ticktime.store as of 29 September 2026 [1] | €79 early bird (planned) |
| Availability | ✓Listed in stock on ticktime.store as of 29 September 2026 [1] | Pre-launch (late 2026) |
Numbers in brackets refer to the sources at the end of this page. The TickTime brand site, ticktime.com, also sells a TickTime flip timer with USB-C charging, a stopwatch, sound, vibration or silent flash alerts and a different set of presets [5]. This page compares the V2 model sold on ticktime.store.
Pomobee specs describe the pre-production design and may change before shipping.
Two design choices: app-free or app-connected
TickTime V2 is app-free. You flip it and the countdown runs. Your phone stays out of the loop, and the timer does one job. If you want no digital layer at all, that is exactly what it offers.
Pomobee starts from a different premise: physical commitment for the session itself, digital tracking for the bigger picture. You still flip a physical object to start. Your phone isn't involved during the session. After the session, data syncs over Bluetooth and builds into a history you can review: how many focus blocks you finished today, and how this week compares with last week.
Which one fits depends on how you work. If you want a timer and nothing else, TickTime V2 fits that. If you want a record of your sessions, Pomobee is built for it.
Display
TickTime V2 uses an LED display, according to the ticktime.store product page [1].
Pomobee uses a color screen. Each mode has its own layout, so a Pomodoro cycle looks different from a stopwatch or a countdown. The screen layout also changes when you flip the device.
For a basic countdown, any clear display does the job. For a device with 6 distinct modes that all need to be easy to tell apart across a desk, Pomobee uses color to separate them.
Which one fits your situation?
Situation
You want a lower-cost timer you can buy today
→ TickTime V2
TickTime V2 costs US$32.99 on ticktime.store as of 29 September 2026 and is listed in stock. Pomobee will cost more and is planned to launch on Kickstarter in late 2026.
Situation
You use the Pomodoro technique and want the cycle to run on its own
→ Pomobee
Pomobee's Pomodoro mode runs 25/5 cycles after one flip. TickTime V2 has 25 minute and 5 minute faces, so you can run Pomodoro by flipping from one to the other.
Situation
You want to understand your focus patterns over weeks
→ Pomobee
Session data, daily totals and weekly trends live in Pomobee's web dashboard. TickTime V2 has no app, so it keeps no session history. That is part of its app-free design.
Situation
You want zero digital involvement
→ TickTime V2
TickTime V2 works on its own. No app and no account. Pomobee works standalone too, but it's optimized for use with the app.
Situation
You want to set your own mode and duration on each side
→ Pomobee
Pomobee lets you choose a mode and a duration for each of its six sides. TickTime V2 has six preset faces, and you can set a custom countdown with its buttons.
Trade-offs
TickTime V2
Strengths
- +No app needed
- +No account
- +Works fully offline
- +Lower price: US$32.99 on ticktime.store as of 29 September 2026
- +Available now
What it does not do
- ·No app, so no session history or statistics
- ·Flip faces come with preset times. Other times are set with the buttons.
Pomobee
Strengths
- +Session history and statistics in the app
- +Configurable modes on every side
- +Native Pomodoro cycles
- +Color LCD display
Limitations
- ·Pre-launch, not yet available to buy
- ·Requires app for full session tracking features
- ·Kickstarter launch late 2026, delivery timeline TBD
- ·Higher planned price than TickTime V2 (€79 early bird vs US$32.99)
- ·Needs charging, like TickTime V2
Frequently asked questions
Is the TickTime Cube the same as TickTime V2?
No. The TickTime Cube is a separate model in the TickTime range [4]. This page covers TickTime V2.
Can I set a custom time on TickTime V2?
Yes. The ticktime.store product page says two buttons set a custom time from 00:01 to 99:59 [1]. The six flip faces come preset to 3, 5, 10, 15, 25 and 30 minutes [2]. On Pomobee, you choose which mode (Pomodoro, countdown, stopwatch and more) and what duration each side represents.
How long does the TickTime V2 battery last?
The Japanese ticktime.store product page says about 10 hours of use per charge and a full charge in about 3 hours. It charges over Micro-USB [2].
Will Pomobee work without charging if the battery dies?
No. Pomobee requires battery power to function. TickTime V2 is also rechargeable [1]. Neither device runs on replaceable batteries.
TICKTIME is a registered trademark of Shenzhen Green Giant Energy Technology Development Co., Ltd. Pomobee is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by them. This comparison is based on publicly available information as of 29 September 2026. If you spot an error, email [email protected] and we will correct it.
Sources
- [1] TickTime V2 product page (English), ticktime.store, accessed 29 September 2026. Price and list price, stock status, LED display, 6 preset timings, custom time 00:01 to 99:59 with two buttons, adjustable volume with silent mode, magnetic side, rechargeable with no batteries required.
- [2] TickTime V2 product page (Japanese), ticktime.store, accessed 29 September 2026. Preset faces 3, 5, 10, 15, 25 and 30 minutes, Micro-USB charging, about 10 hours of use per charge, full charge in 3 hours, silent mode with light signal.
- [3] TickTime home page, ticktime.store, accessed 29 September 2026. Model name "Ticktime V2".
- [4] TickTime Cube product page, ticktime.store, accessed 29 September 2026. TickTime Cube is a separate model.
- [5] TickTime hexagon collection, ticktime.com, accessed 29 September 2026. Another TickTime flip timer sold on the brand's second store: price, presets, USB-C, stopwatch, alert options, "25/5 Pomodoro rounds", "no buttons or apps" for presets.