# Pompom vs Chronicling

The clearest difference is rating: Chronicling at 4.8 against Pompom's 3.7. Chronicling also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 42%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pompom sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $10.49 per month and Chronicling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chronicling holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chronicling has 186 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Pompom's written reviews are positive against 79% of Chronicling's.

Pompom ships an update fortnightly, Chronicling weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pompom | Chronicling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pompom-audio-editing-studio/id1555726764/reviews) | **[4.8 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicling-life-tracker/id6445992145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Smialko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720387685) | [Rebecca Owen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675314775) |

## What reviewers say

### Pompom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pompom-audio-editing-studio/id1555726764)

This app streamlines podcast creation by offering multi-track recording, text-based audio editing, and automated enhancements. It helps users produce studio-quality podcasts efficiently, from recording to publishing, with features like transcription and audiogram creation.

**Highlights:** Multi-track audio recording & editing, Edit audio via text editor, Free transcription, Create audiograms, One-click audio enhancements, Export lossless audio

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pompom+ Monthly | $10.49 | per month |
| Pompom+ Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 hour transcription credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sound+ (1 hour) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2 hours transcription credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sound+ (2 hours) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4 hours transcription credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sound+ (5 hours) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1 hour voiceover credit | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3 hours voiceover credit | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pompom+ Lifetime | $125.99 | one-time |


### Chronicling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicling-life-tracker/id6445992145)

This app provides a flexible way to monitor habits, health, mood, and daily activities. It offers customizable tracking options, quick logging methods, and insightful data visualization to help users identify patterns and maintain consistency. Secure syncing and data export are also available.

**Highlights:** All-in-one habit and health tracking, Fully customizable categories, Fast and effortless logging, Smart reminders for goals, Detailed data logging (notes, numbers), Visual insights and trends, Private and secure iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pompom free?

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

### Is Chronicling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pompom or Chronicling?

Chronicling is rated higher. Pompom averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Chronicling averages 4.8 from 186 ratings.

### Do Pompom or Chronicling have ads?

Pompom shows ads; Chronicling does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pompom or Chronicling?

Pompom ships an update fortnightly, and Chronicling weekly. Most recently, Pompom was updated on October 7, 2026 and Chronicling on October 25, 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.*