# Pops! vs SkillForge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pops! at none against SkillForge's 11. Pops! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SkillForge's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 58 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkillForge sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pops! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pops! ships an update every 58 months, SkillForge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pops! | SkillForge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pops/id1524228253/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 58 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeffrey Eugene Hoch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230121259) | [ANASTASIYA BATURYNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869930793) |

## 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


### SkillForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillforge-skill-tracker/id6752994402)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly Best Offer Ever | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP Monthly 60% Off | $3.19 | per month |
| VIP Monthly 50% Off | $3.99 | per month |
| VIP Monthly 3 days free | $7.99 | per month |
| VIP 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| VIP Yearly 85% Off | $15.99 | per year |
| VIP Annual 60% Off | $15.99 | per year |
| VIP Annual 60 % Off 3 days free | $23.99 | per year |
| VIP Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pops! free?

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

### Is SkillForge free?

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

### Do Pops! or SkillForge have ads?

SkillForge shows ads; Pops! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pops! or SkillForge?

Pops! ships an update every 58 months, and SkillForge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pops! was updated on September 20, 2026 and SkillForge on September 26, 2026.

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