# WaterDo vs Pom

The clearest difference is price: WaterDo at Free against Pom's $3.99. WaterDo also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Pom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (80% vs 71%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

WaterDo is free to download; Pom costs $3.99 up front. WaterDo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pom asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for WaterDo against 4.4 for Pom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WaterDo has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of WaterDo's written reviews are positive against 80% of Pom's.

WaterDo ships an update fortnightly, Pom every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WaterDo | Pom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterdo-to-do-list-and-notes/id1388228852/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pom-kitty-timer/id6503416934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 180 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEEKRTECH CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/469475888) | [Thiago Dias](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702942061) |

## What reviewers say

### WaterDo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterdo-to-do-list-and-notes/id1388228852)

Organize your daily tasks with a visually engaging and fun to-do list. Turn chores into interactive water balls that you can pop upon completion. Features include reminders, a calendar, and progress reviews to help you manage your schedule and stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Tasks visualized as water balls, Add notes anytime, Prioritize with 'Water ball of the day', Daily task review, Schedule tasks with calendar integration, Set reminders, Unlock rewards for task completion, Explore theme islands

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WaterDo Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| WaterDo Annual Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| WaterDo Annual Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| WaterDo Lifetime Membership | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying to complete tasks
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing
- 🎯 Helps with productivity and organization
- 💡 Gamification and island building motivates users
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring tasks can be buggy or disappear
- 🐛 Daily review feature often glitchy or unresponsive
- 🔒 Subscription required to access full functionality
- 🔒 Lack of free trial before subscription
- 🔒 Inability to fully use app without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Treasure chests not opening properly
- Text and layout issues causing readability problems
- Syncing issues between devices
- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to contact support

**Requested features**

- More color options for task tags
- Ability to rearrange task bubbles
- Option to view completed tasks
- Integration with other productivity apps like Forest
- iPad and desktop versions of the app


### Pom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pom-kitty-timer/id6503416934)

Enhance focus and productivity with a unique timer app featuring cute cat companions. Utilize the Pomodoro technique, sync with Apple Watch, and track progress with detailed statistics. Customize your experience for a more enjoyable work or study environment.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Method timer, Cute cat companions, Apple Watch synchronization, Home screen widgets, Live session notifications, Customizable alerts and themes, Detailed statistics and reports

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WaterDo free?

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

### Is Pom free?

Pom costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WaterDo or Pom?

WaterDo is rated higher. WaterDo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Pom averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do WaterDo or Pom have ads?

Neither WaterDo nor Pom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WaterDo or Pom?

WaterDo ships an update fortnightly, and Pom every 2 months. Most recently, WaterDo was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pom on September 19, 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.*