Comparison

Silo vs FlowTomato

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Silo

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
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Silo is a Pomodoro-style focus timer built for Apple Watch and iPhone. It uses subtle wrist haptics to guide focus and break sessions without loud alerts, distracting notifications, or constant phone checking. Perfect for students, people with ADHD, deep-work professionals, and anyone who wants a calmer way to stay on track. Silo is especially powerful on Apple Watch: a tap on your wrist tells you when to focus, when to take a break, and when to return. It’s ideal for libraries, offices, meetings, and anywhere silence matters. “To add something to your daily life without intrusion or complication—that’s what the Apple Watch is about, and this app does a great job of that.” — Apple WatchCast Podcast FEATURES • Apple Watch-first focus timer • Pomodoro-style focus and break sessions • Gentle haptic alerts on your wrist • Adjustable timer intervals on Apple Watch and iPhone • Pause and resume anytime • Quiet, distraction-free design • Great for silent environments • Works great with Airplane Mode SILO PRO • Apple Watch Complications • Plan your day with tasks and reminders • Assign tasks to focus sessions • Mark tasks complete • Custom focus presets • Track daily and weekly focus stats • iCloud sync for tasks and stats Support: support@silofocus.com Terms: silofocus.com/terms Privacy: silofocus.com/privacy

About

FlowTomato

Boost your focus and manage tasks with a customizable timer based on the Pomodoro Technique. This app helps you work in focused intervals and take regular breaks to achieve your goals efficiently across multiple Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer for focused work
  • Customizable work and break sessions
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS)
  • Mac-specific status bar support
  • Keyboard shortcut launching on Mac
Features
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Enhance your productivity and manage your time effectively with FlowTomato, the ultimate Pomodoro timer app for iOS ,macOS, watchOS and visionOS! FlowTomato helps you stay focused, break tasks into manageable intervals, and achieve your goals with ease. Key Features: 1. Pomodoro Timer: Utilize the power of the Pomodoro Technique to work in focused bursts and take regular breaks, maximizing your productivity. 2. Customizable Work Sessions: Tailor your work sessions to suit your preferences, adjusting session lengths and break durations to fit your workflow. 3. Cross-Platform Compatibility: FlowTomato is compatible with Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even visonPro, allowing you to seamlessly transition between devices and stay productive wherever you go. 4. Mac-Specific Features: Enjoy additional features on your Mac, including support for the status bar and the ability to launch FlowTomato using custom keyboard shortcuts, enhancing your productivity workflow on macOS. Whether you're a student, professional, or anyone looking to boost their productivity, FlowTomato is the perfect companion for achieving your goals efficiently and effectively. Download now and take control of your time! For any questions or feedback, please contact our support team. We're here to help you make the most of your FlowTomato experience.

Screenshots

Silo4 screens
FlowTomato4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Silo at 3.4 against FlowTomato's 1.0. Silo also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). FlowTomato's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Silo costs $1.99 and FlowTomato $0.29 up front. Silo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FlowTomato asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Silo holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Silo has 10 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of FlowTomato's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, FlowTomato daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Silo versus FlowTomato: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiloFlowTomato
Price$1.99$0.29 — better
Rating3.4 (10 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRainbox Studio辉章 何

Customer experience

Silo

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative44.2%

FlowTomato

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Silo

Subscriptions1
  • SILO Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$2.99
None

FlowTomato

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Silo free?
Silo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FlowTomato free?
FlowTomato costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Silo or FlowTomato?
Silo is rated higher. Silo averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while FlowTomato averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Silo or FlowTomato have ads?
Neither Silo nor FlowTomato shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silo or FlowTomato?
Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlowTomato daily. Most recently, Silo was updated on October 7, 2026 and FlowTomato on October 11, 2026.

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