# ShineDay vs 番茄时钟

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShineDay at every 3 days against 番茄时钟's every 6 weeks. ShineDay also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). 番茄时钟's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShineDay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months and 番茄时钟 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.7 for ShineDay against 4.8 for 番茄时钟. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShineDay has 3.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of ShineDay's written reviews are positive against 100% of 番茄时钟's.

ShineDay ships an update every 3 days, 番茄时钟 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShineDay | 番茄时钟 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shineday-habit-tracker/id1263789061/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25/id6449089984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Xiaorichang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106886288) | [合肥章玉智能科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189870243) |

## What reviewers say

### ShineDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shineday-habit-tracker/id1263789061)

This app helps you build consistent routines through micro-habits and offers ADHD-friendly planning tools. Track progress with streaks, stats, and reminders, and utilize focus sessions to boost productivity. It's designed for simplicity and gentle motivation to help you achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Micro habit tracking, ADHD-friendly planner, Fast daily check-ins, Streak and progress visualization, Smart reminders, Focus tools (Pomodoro), Widgets for quick logging

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season Subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 半年卡订阅 | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| 年度卡订阅 | $6.99 | per year |
| 格子蓝主题 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 她主题 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 青抹主题 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 永久去广告 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 小太阳会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💎 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🚀 Efficient habit tracking
- 🔒 Customizable features
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Incomplete English translation
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of advanced data tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Habit data loss after device change
- Inconsistent widget behavior
- Inability to edit or delete habits

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch support
- Improve widget functionality
- Allow more than 5 habits in free version
- Provide more language options
- Implement daily/weekly/monthly progress charts


### 番茄时钟

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25/id6449089984)

This app helps improve focus and productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. It breaks work into timed intervals with short breaks, aiding in task completion and combating procrastination. Customize timers, track progress, and utilize white noise for enhanced concentration.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable work/break intervals, Progress tracking and statistics, White noise for focus, Task tagging, Minimalist design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月VIP | $0.99 | per month |
| 年VIP | $6.99 | per year |
| 终身VIP | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShineDay free?

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

### Is 番茄时钟 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShineDay or 番茄时钟?

番茄时钟 is rated higher. ShineDay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while 番茄时钟 averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do ShineDay or 番茄时钟 have ads?

Both ShineDay and 番茄时钟 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShineDay or 番茄时钟?

ShineDay ships an update every 3 days, and 番茄时钟 every 6 weeks. Most recently, ShineDay was updated on November 4, 2026 and 番茄时钟 on November 3, 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.*