Comparison

Rank Things vs Tomato Kitchen

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rank Things

This app helps you make decisions and discover your true preferences by comparing items head-to-head. It uses sorting algorithms to provide a definitive ranking of your choices, from movies to vacation spots. Share your results easily or track changes over time.

Highlights
  • Head-to-head comparisons
  • Science-backed rankings
  • Efficient comparison algorithms
  • Ready-made lists from Gallery
  • Ranking history tracking
  • Exportable results (text/image)
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Rank Things is for lists where the order matters, but the answer is not obvious. Add the options you are choosing between: restaurants, movies, gift ideas, features, weekend plans, or anything else on your list. The app asks you to compare two at a time. Pick one. After enough comparisons, you get a ranked list. It helps when staring at a blank top-ten list does not. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Build and rank any list - Start from built-in gallery lists - Re-rank later and keep the history - Share a ranking as text or an image - Work offline and sync with iCloud - Use App Shortcuts to open the app, settings, or a list No account required. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://computertechniqu.es/rank-things/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tomato Kitchen

A cozy, kitchen-themed timer designed to boost focus and productivity. It uses a simple work-break cycle to help users complete tasks, making study or work feel more inviting.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro-inspired timer
  • Kitchen theme
  • Session tracking
  • Gentle productivity nudge
  • Study and work focus
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Tomato Kitchen is a cozy, kitchen-themed pomodoro-inspired timer that helps you stay focused. Cook a tomato by working for 25 minutes, then enjoy a 5-minute break. Track your sessions in a space that feels a little more homey, and a little less like work. Perfect for studying, working from home, or anyone who wants a gentle nudge to get things done!

Screenshots

Rank Things4 screens
Tomato Kitchen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rank Things at Free against Tomato Kitchen's $0.99. Rank Things also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). Tomato Kitchen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On rating, ads and device support 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

Rank Things is free to download; Tomato Kitchen costs $0.99 up front. Rank Things sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Tomato Kitchen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Rank Things against 5.0 for Tomato Kitchen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rank Things has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rank Things ships an update every 3 weeks, Tomato Kitchen every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Rank Things versus Tomato Kitchen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRank ThingsTomato Kitchen
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComputer Techniques LLCMary Ogawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rank Things

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock (Annual)$2.991 Year
None

Tomato Kitchen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rank Things free?
Rank Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tomato Kitchen free?
Tomato Kitchen costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rank Things or Tomato Kitchen?
Tomato Kitchen is rated higher. Rank Things averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Tomato Kitchen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rank Things or Tomato Kitchen have ads?
Neither Rank Things nor Tomato Kitchen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rank Things or Tomato Kitchen?
Rank Things ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tomato Kitchen every 3 months. Most recently, Rank Things was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tomato Kitchen on November 5, 2026.

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