Comparison

TomatoFlex vs Linearama

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TomatoFlex

This app helps you manage your time using the Pomodoro Technique. It offers customizable work and break intervals, seamless synchronization across Apple devices, and detailed statistics to track your focus and productivity.

Highlights
  • Customizable work/break intervals
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Apple Watch complications and widgets
  • Detailed productivity statistics
  • Exportable statistics history
  • Shortcuts integration
Features
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TomatoFlex is a productivity app based on the pomodoro time management technique - focusing on simplicity. It comes with a standalone Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad and Mac app, synchronised when used together. Features: - 3 different Apple Watch complication types, supporting all watch faces - 5 different types of iOS widgets - Work/break settings from 1 minute to 90 minutes - Apple Watch alarm and actionable iOS notifications - Seamless synronisation of your session and statistics across all the supported devices - Smart statistics which automatically groups sets and detects breaks - Unlimited statistics history which you can export to csv - Hourly productive breakdown and daily focus time tracking - Stop, Pause and partial pomodoro completion - Skip break when you are in flow - Recents tracking for quick switch between intervals - Add or delete pomodoro completions if you forgot to start tracking - iCloud saving of statistics to never lose your history - iPad multitasking - Light and dark theme - Shortcuts integration More details for black belt pomodoro ninjas: It is flexible because it does not force you into intervals with second precision. It just notifies you about the interval end and you decide when do you want to continue with the next interval. This is more realistic in a real world scenario as you might need an extra minute or so to complete your current work before you want to go for a break. It is a similar experience as a traditional analog pomodoro timer. Our statistics module can figure out what counts as a set or break, so you still get the same insight and discipline for your focused work. If you have any question don't hesitate to reach us at [company@talkingchickenfriend.com](mailto:company@talkingchickenfriend.com) "The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a pomodoro, from the Italian word for 'tomato', after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Cirillo used as a university student." - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique)

About

Linearama

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Linearama is built to let you collect notes effortlessly. Whether it’s a fleeting thought, a scribble, a brilliant idea or a cherished memory, capturing it is instant, simple, and yours to keep. Linearama works the way you naturally take notes in real life. You quickly jot things down into an inbox without worrying about structure. When you're ready, group notes into views, based on tags or content. Need even more organisation? Group views together into organisers! Collecting isn’t just about saving, it’s about owning. That’s why your notes live locally on your device. They are always accessible, even offline. If you want, you can sync them between devices with iCloud without giving up ownership or control.

Screenshots

TomatoFlex4 screens
Linearama4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linearama at none against TomatoFlex's 4. TomatoFlex's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. TomatoFlex sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Linearama asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TomatoFlex ships an update every 2 months, Linearama every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TomatoFlex versus Linearama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomatoFlexLinearama
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTalking Chicken FriendMatteo Ferrini

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TomatoFlex

One-time4
  • Espresso$0.99
  • Americano$1.99
  • Cappuccino$3.99
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  • Large Latte$6.99
None

Linearama

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TomatoFlex free?
TomatoFlex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linearama free?
Linearama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TomatoFlex or Linearama have ads?
Neither TomatoFlex nor Linearama shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TomatoFlex or Linearama?
TomatoFlex ships an update every 2 months, and Linearama every 4 months. Most recently, TomatoFlex was updated on November 11, 2026 and Linearama on November 8, 2026.

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