Timetell Next vs Tomato
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Timetell Next
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To be able to make use of this app your organization needs to have a Timetell Next environment. Ask your Timetell application manager about the options. This App offers the following features: * Timesheet * Clock in/out * Leave * Illness * Presence * Calamity * Leaveplanning * Approval of timesheets * Approval of leave requests The available options depend on your Timetell configuration and authorization. Ask your Timetell application manager for the details needed to sign into the app.
Tomato
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You don't have a focus problem. You have a "where do I even start" problem. Type the task you've been avoiding. Tomato's AI breaks it into 25-minute steps โ then starts the first one. That's the whole app. Built for ADHD brains and anyone who freezes in front of something big. HOW IT WORKS 1. Type what you're avoiding โ "finish my thesis", "do my taxes" 2. Tomato splits it into 3-4 steps you can actually begin 3. Tap once. The timer runs, and a Live Activity keeps it on your Lock Screen Your first 3 AI breakdowns are free. No account, no sign-up. FREE, FOREVER โข Full Pomodoro timer โ focus, short break, long break โข Custom durations, intervals and daily goals โข Infinite focus mode โ long-press the clock to count up with no limit โข Tasks with voice dictation and automatic categories โข Daily stats, session count and your focus streak โข Live Activity, Dynamic Island and Home Screen widgets โข A daily reminder at the hour you actually focus best โข Dark mode and a true-black OLED theme โข Everything stored on your device. No ads. No trackers. No login. TOMATO+ 7-day free trial, then $4.99/month or $29.99/year. Cancel anytime. โข Unlimited AI task breakdown โ never stare at a blank page again โข AI Focus Coach โ reads your real focus history and tells you which hours to protect โข Weekly, monthly and yearly stats, plus an annual contribution heatmap โข Time-of-day analysis โ find the hours your brain actually works โข Always-On Display, custom alarm sounds, vibration control and headphone mode โข Premium typography (Inter, Space Grotesk, Nunito, Poppins) and custom colour themes WHY TOMATO IS DIFFERENT Every other focus timer assumes you already know what to work on. That assumption is exactly where most people get stuck. Tomato decides the first step for you, then starts it. PRIVACY Your focus history stays on your device, and you can back it up locally whenever you like. AI features send only the text you type โ a task title, or a short summary of your session history for coaching โ to DeepSeek, our AI processor, which operates from China. Nothing is sold, and nothing is used to identify you. No ads. No trackers. No account required. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Terms: https://mel-adna.github.io/mel-adna-appstore/legal.html#terms Privacy: https://mel-adna.github.io/mel-adna-appstore/legal.html#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timetell Next at none against Tomato's 1. Tomato's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Tomato sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timetell Next asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timetell Next ships an update every 2 months, Tomato every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timetell Next | Tomato |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TimeTell BV | Mohamed El Adnani |
In-app purchases
Timetell Next
No in-app purchases
Tomato
- Tomato+ Lifetime$9.99









