# Silo vs Pomu

The clearest difference is price: Pomu at Free against Silo's $1.99. Pomu also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Silo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pomu is free to download; Silo costs $1.99 up front. Silo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pomu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pomu holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Silo's written reviews are positive against 56% of Pomu's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silo | Pomu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silo-focus-and-study-timer/id1086491369/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomu-simple-pomodoro-timer/id6443901766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rainbox Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086491368) | [Maiku Yamaguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500208615) |

## 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 |


### Pomu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomu-simple-pomodoro-timer/id6443901766)

A straightforward timer designed for focused work sessions, optimized for use on Apple Watch. It helps users manage their time effectively with simple, intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer, Apple Watch optimized, Simple interface, Focus sessions, Time management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Silo free?

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

### Is Pomu free?

Pomu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Silo or Pomu?

Pomu is rated higher. Silo averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Pomu averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Silo or Pomu have ads?

Neither Silo nor Pomu shows ads.

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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.*