Comparison

Activator vs Tomo

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

Head to head
About

Activator

Features
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Allows the activation of Viloc Tags.

About

Tomo

This productivity app helps you stay focused using the Pomodoro Technique. Its lock screen widget allows you to monitor your timer status at a glance, reducing distractions and boosting efficiency for goal achievement.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Lock screen timer status
  • Intuitive interface
  • Focus enhancement
  • Goal achievement support
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Tomo is the ultimate Pomodoro Technique timer app for iOS. With its sleek and intuitive interface, Tomo makes it easy for you to stay on track and achieve your goals. Tomo allows you to see your timer status with just a quick glance at your lockscreen, eliminating the need to waste time checking it. This enables you to stay focused and avoid distractions, making Tomo the perfect app for anyone looking to increase productivity.

Screenshots

Activator4 screens
Tomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tomo at every 4 days against Activator's every 2 months. Activator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Activator ships an update every 2 months, Tomo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Activator versus Tomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActivatorTomo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.4 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVilocLuke Drushell

In-app purchases

None

Activator

No in-app purchases

None

Tomo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Activator free?
Activator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tomo free?
Tomo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Activator or Tomo have ads?
Neither Activator nor Tomo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Activator or Tomo?
Activator ships an update every 2 months, and Tomo every 4 days. Most recently, Activator was updated on May 19, 2026 and Tomo on June 25, 2026.

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