# 番茄ToDo vs Forest

The clearest difference is ads: 番茄ToDo at none against Forest's shown. 番茄ToDo also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 4). Forest's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 番茄ToDo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Forest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 番茄ToDo against 5.0 for Forest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 番茄ToDo has 4.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of 番茄ToDo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Forest's.

番茄ToDo ships an update every 10 days, Forest monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 番茄ToDo | Forest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo/id1242689729/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-timer/id1500856145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Paitui Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242689728) | [青青 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500856144) |

## What reviewers say

### 番茄ToDo

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

This app helps users cultivate focus and break procrastination habits. It offers a "scholar mode" to minimize phone distractions, a habit tracker, and a Pomodoro timer with white noise. It also includes study rooms for shared focus sessions.

**Highlights:** Scholar mode for distraction-free focus, Pomodoro timer with customizable intervals, Habit tracking and quantification, High-definition white noise for concentration, Study rooms for shared focus sessions, Data statistics and Apple Health integration, Minimalist and intuitive interface

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


### Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-timer/id1500856145)

Develop good habits by growing virtual trees. Successfully completing focus sessions cultivates a thriving digital forest, while missed sessions result in dead trees. This app encourages self-discipline through a gamified approach to habit formation.

**Highlights:** Grow virtual trees for completed habits, Develop good habits, Gamified self-discipline, Track habit completion, Build a digital forest

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 打卡森林月度会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 打卡森林季度会员 | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 打卡森林年度会员 | $19.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 番茄ToDo free?

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

### Is Forest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 番茄ToDo or Forest?

Forest is rated higher. 番茄ToDo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Forest averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do 番茄ToDo or Forest have ads?

Forest shows ads; 番茄ToDo does not.

### Which is updated more often, 番茄ToDo or Forest?

番茄ToDo ships an update every 10 days, and Forest monthly. Most recently, 番茄ToDo was updated on November 13, 2026 and Forest on November 3, 2026.

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