# 番茄ToDo vs Task Alarm

The clearest difference is rating: 番茄ToDo at 4.9 against Task Alarm's 4.4. 番茄ToDo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 19). Task Alarm's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 番茄ToDo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Task Alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

番茄ToDo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 番茄ToDo has 4.8K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of 番茄ToDo's written reviews are positive against 85% of Task Alarm's.

番茄ToDo ships an update every 10 days, Task Alarm monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 番茄ToDo | Task Alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo/id1242689729/reviews)** | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-alarm-work-assistant/id1248701536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 85.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Paitui Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242689728) | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) |

## What reviewers say

### 番茄ToDo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo/id1242689729)

This app combines a minimalist Pomodoro timer with a "study mode" to help users focus and avoid distractions. It also includes habit tracking, reminders, and white noise to enhance productivity and self-discipline.

**Highlights:** Study mode to block distractions, Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions, Habit tracking with quantitative measurement, Forced reminders to complete tasks, High-definition white noise for focus, Study room feature for shared focus sessions, Detailed statistics and Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 番茄ToDo季度卡（3 个月） | $1.99 | one-time |
| 番茄ToDo季度卡（6个月） | $2.99 | one-time |
| 番茄ToDo季度卡（三年） | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Efficient and helpful app
- 🚀 Lightweight and easy to use
- 💡 Comprehensive features for productivity
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🌐 Lack of English language support
- 🔒 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- White screen issue when editing whitelist
- Inconsistent behavior of 'study mode' locking
- Countdown timer not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve syncing across devices
- Introduce dark mode theme
- Allow more customization of timers and backgrounds
- Add multi-user functionality for shared study sessions


### Task Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-alarm-work-assistant/id1248701536)

This app helps you stay focused by setting timed intervals for work or study. It alarms you when you attempt to use your phone during these focus periods, encouraging uninterrupted productivity.

**Highlights:** Set timed focus intervals, Alarm to prevent phone use, Encourages uninterrupted work, Simple step-by-step setup, Lock device screen integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ad Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 番茄ToDo free?

番茄ToDo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Task Alarm free?

Task Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 番茄ToDo or Task Alarm?

番茄ToDo is rated higher. 番茄ToDo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Task Alarm averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do 番茄ToDo or Task Alarm have ads?

Task Alarm shows ads; 番茄ToDo does not.

### Which is updated more often, 番茄ToDo or Task Alarm?

番茄ToDo ships an update every 10 days, and Task Alarm monthly. Most recently, 番茄ToDo was updated on September 25, 2026 and Task Alarm on September 21, 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.*