Comparison

TomatoFlex vs Outline

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, cross-device synchronization, and detailed statistics to track your focus and productivity. It's designed for flexibility, allowing you to adjust to real-world work scenarios.

Highlights
  • Customizable work/break intervals
  • Cross-device synchronization (Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac)
  • Detailed productivity statistics
  • Apple Watch complications and iOS widgets
  • Shortcuts integration
  • Light and dark themes
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

Outline

This app allows users to draw measured lines and capture ideas on the spot. It functions as a measurement assistant, enabling quick recording of dimensions and exporting them as DXF files. Ideal for on-site professionals needing precise digital measurement.

Highlights
  • Draw measured lines
  • Record dimensions quickly
  • Export as DXF files
  • Supports mm and ft-inch
  • Pen drawing and text input
  • Create components within spaces
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A line-drawing app for measurement notes, made by an architectural designer for personal use. Draw as you measure, and capture your thoughts on the spot. Measure as you draw, and capture your ideas right away. Outline is a measurement assistant tool that lets you draw measured lengths directly as lines on the screen, record them quickly with one hand, and save them like notes. Sketch dimensions as if on paper, then review them later or export them as DXF files for further organization. Designed for fast-paced architectural and interior job sites, Outline provides a simple yet precise digital measurement workspace. Key Features • Easily record line lengths using number input + dial drag • Supports mm and ft-inch unit systems • Export measurement results as DXF files • Line notes, pen drawing, and text input for record support • Angle adjustment, compass, and other measurement assist tools • Create components and place them inside drawn spaces (rooms) • Measure real-world lengths using a digital ruler Who It’s For • Architects and interior professionals who need to record dimensions quickly on site • Users who prefer organizing measurements intuitively like hand sketching • Anyone who wants to create simple measured drawings quickly   Privacy Outline uses only the minimum permissions required to provide core features. All data is processed locally on your device and is never transmitted externally.

Screenshots

TomatoFlex4 screens
Outline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Outline at weekly against TomatoFlex's every 2 months. TomatoFlex's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for TomatoFlex against 4.3 for Outline. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TomatoFlex ships an update every 2 months, Outline weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TomatoFlex versus Outline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomatoFlexOutline
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (12 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTalking Chicken FriendHyundong Kim

In-app purchases

None

TomatoFlex

No in-app purchases

None

Outline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TomatoFlex free?
TomatoFlex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Outline free?
Outline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TomatoFlex or Outline?
Outline is rated higher. TomatoFlex averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Outline averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do TomatoFlex or Outline have ads?
Neither TomatoFlex nor Outline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TomatoFlex or Outline?
TomatoFlex ships an update every 2 months, and Outline weekly. Most recently, TomatoFlex was updated on November 3, 2026 and Outline on October 31, 2026.

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