# Principal Task vs Shrimpodoro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shrimpodoro at every 2 days against Principal Task's every 3 months. Shrimpodoro also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Principal Task's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Principal Task sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Shrimpodoro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Principal Task against 5.0 for Shrimpodoro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Principal Task ships an update every 3 months, Shrimpodoro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Principal Task | Shrimpodoro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/principal-task/id1545072734/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shrimpodoro-pomodoro-timer/id6816855528/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zechariah Schwenk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545072736) | [千皓 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859545505) |

## What reviewers say

### Principal Task

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/principal-task/id1545072734)

This app helps you manage tasks by tracking your completion rate against new tasks created. It offers a unique 'Task Velocity' score to show if you're keeping up with your workload. Organize with folders, contexts, and priorities, with advanced features available through a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Task Velocity score, GTD-native structure, Due dates and repeating tasks, Markdown support, Kanban boards, Private templates

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### Shrimpodoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shrimpodoro-pomodoro-timer/id6816855528)

This productivity app uses a unique approach to focus by requiring users to complete squats to unlock subsequent work intervals. It gamifies productivity with collectible tomatoes and landmark badges earned through focused work and physical activity.

**Highlights:** Squat-based Pomodoro timer, Front camera rep counting, Collectible tomatoes for focus, Landmark badges for squats, Home/Lock Screen widgets, Siri integration, Day, week, month, year stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Principal Task free?

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

### Is Shrimpodoro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Principal Task or Shrimpodoro?

Principal Task and Shrimpodoro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Principal Task or Shrimpodoro have ads?

Neither Principal Task nor Shrimpodoro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Principal Task or Shrimpodoro?

Principal Task ships an update every 3 months, and Shrimpodoro every 2 days. Most recently, Principal Task was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shrimpodoro on November 6, 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.*