# Silo vs Pomodoro & Focus Timer

The clearest difference is price: Pomodoro & Focus Timer at Free against Silo's $1.99. Pomodoro & Focus Timer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (87 vs 10). Silo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Pomodoro & Focus Timer is free to download; Silo costs $1.99 up front. Silo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pomodoro & Focus Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomodoro & Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro & Focus Timer has 87 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Silo's written reviews are positive against 47% of Pomodoro & Focus Timer's.

Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, Pomodoro & Focus Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silo | Pomodoro & Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silo-focus-and-study-timer/id1086491369/reviews) | **[4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-and-focus-timer-deep/id1542156522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **46.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rainbox Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086491368) | [Beaucode Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299742620) |

## What reviewers say

### Silo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silo-focus-and-study-timer/id1086491369)

This app provides a distraction-free Pomodoro timer specifically designed for Apple Watch. It uses subtle haptic feedback to guide focus and break sessions, helping users stay on track without auditory alerts. Ideal for quiet environments, it supports task management and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch native design, Discreet haptic alerts, Focus and break cycles, Adjustable timer intervals, Distraction-free operation, Task management and reminders (Pro), Focus stats tracking (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SILO Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |


### Pomodoro & Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-and-focus-timer-deep/id1542156522)

This nature-inspired focus timer helps you avoid distractions and stay productive. Ideal for students and home office users, it offers a clean and simple interface to enhance concentration during study, work, writing, reading, or meditation.

**Highlights:** Nature-inspired focus timer, Avoid distractions, Enhance concentration, Clean and simple interface, Regular updates based on feedback

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Productivity | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Productivity | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Productivity | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Productivity | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Productivity | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Focus Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Productivity | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Productivity | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Productivity | $24.99 | one-time |
| Focus Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Productivity | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and aesthetics
- 🎶 Calming background music/sounds
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Simple and easy to use (for some)
- ✅ Well-made and functional (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Overpriced subscription/purchase fee
- 🚫 No free trial or unusable free version
- 💳 Forced subscription/payment upfront
- ❓ Confusing onboarding process
- 😠 Annoying forced selling/pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding info filled twice, still unusable
- Free trial option not clickable
- Charged immediately for free trial, no refund
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Alarm and other features seem glitchy

**Requested features**

- Add stopwatch mode
- Option for ticking clock sound
- Color coding for lists
- Syncing across devices
- Repeat option for tasks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Silo free?

Silo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pomodoro & Focus Timer free?

Pomodoro & Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Silo or Pomodoro & Focus Timer?

Pomodoro & Focus Timer is rated higher. Silo averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Pomodoro & Focus Timer averages 4.3 from 87 ratings.

### Do Silo or Pomodoro & Focus Timer have ads?

Pomodoro & Focus Timer shows ads; Silo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Silo or Pomodoro & Focus Timer?

Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomodoro & Focus Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Silo was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pomodoro & Focus Timer on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*