# Pops! vs Simple Pomodoros

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Pomodoros at daily against Pops!'s every 58 months. Pops!'s advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pops! against 5.0 for Simple Pomodoros. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Pops! ships an update every 58 months, Simple Pomodoros daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pops! | Simple Pomodoros |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pops/id1524228253/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoros/id6748863535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 58 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeffrey Eugene Hoch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230121259) | [oscar hernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825549378) |

## What reviewers say

### Pops!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pops/id1524228253)

This productivity app uses the Pomodoro technique with personalized coaching. It employs vibrations and light flashes to signal work and break times, with notifications to keep you on track. Get focused and manage your time effectively with a choice of three unique coaching styles.

**Highlights:** Personalized coaching styles, Vibration alerts for breaks, Flashing light notifications, Work and break timers, Customizable alerts

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Pomodoros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoros/id6748863535)

Boost your productivity with timed focus sessions and short breaks. Track your progress with smart statistics and customizable themes. Stay focused with a dedicated mode and sync your tasks across devices.

**Highlights:** One-tap focus session start, Customizable session and break lengths, Animated themes, Daily, weekly, and monthly statistics, Task list with progress tracking, Focus Mode, Widgets and Apple Watch companion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pops! free?

Pops! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Pomodoros free?

Simple Pomodoros is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pops! or Simple Pomodoros?

Pops! and Simple Pomodoros are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Pops! or Simple Pomodoros have ads?

Neither Pops! nor Simple Pomodoros shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pops! or Simple Pomodoros?

Pops! ships an update every 58 months, and Simple Pomodoros daily. Most recently, Pops! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Simple Pomodoros on October 22, 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.*