Comparison

Silo vs Pomodoro Timer

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

Pomodoro Timer

Features
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The pomodoro timer that moves you. You can focus deeply and get things done without neglecting your body and health. BreakFit helps you stay focused, productive, and physically active while you work or study. It combines a simple task manager, a clean pomodoro timer, and short energizing workouts to support your focus and well-being throughout the day. No ads. No clutter. Just a better way to build habits that last. WHAT MAKES BREAKFIT DIFFERENT • Pomodoro timer to structure your focus and break time • Light workouts between sessions to keep your body moving • Task list to help you plan and check off your priorities • Automatic cycles between focus and rest • Track your progress and see your streaks grow • Pause, skip, or adjust the timer to fit your flow • Built for people who want to feel better, not just do more STAY SHARP AND AVOID BURNOUT Long hours at a desk can lead to mental fatigue, low energy, and brain fog. BreakFit helps you break that cycle by giving your mind focused work blocks and your body intentional movement. The result is more clarity, better posture, and consistent energy throughout the day. PRODUCTIVITY THAT FEELS GOOD Start a pomodoro timer, complete a task, move your body for a few minutes, then dive back into your next deep work block. BreakFit turns that cycle into a rhythm that feels natural, balanced, and sustainable. FEATURES TO SUPPORT YOUR FLOW • Organize tasks into projects to stay on track • Use ambient sounds to improve focus and reduce distractions • Build custom routines with exercises you choose • Add your own custom exercises to match your style • View advanced stats on your progress over time • Choose between dark mode and light mode FREE TO USE BreakFit is free to download and use with no ads. Upgrade to Pro anytime to unlock more features and personalization options. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/bb0b7131-e20b-4074-ac31-2c3cb362299b Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Silo4 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pomodoro Timer at Free against Silo's $1.99. Pomodoro Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Silo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Pomodoro 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 Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, Pomodoro Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Silo versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiloPomodoro Timer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRainbox StudioRainer Llera Menocal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Silo

Subscriptions1
  • SILO Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$2.99
5 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions4
  • BreakFit Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • BreakFit Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • BreakFit Pro Yearly7 Days trial$23.991 Year
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  • BreakFit Pro Yearly1 Year trial$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • BreakFit Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Silo free?
Silo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Silo or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Neither Silo nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silo or Pomodoro Timer?
Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomodoro Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Silo was updated on September 20, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on September 24, 2026.

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