Comparison

Sum List vs Pulse Pomodoro

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

Head to head
About

Sum List

Features
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Create lists with quantities, calculate the sum: - Simple table for budget or any similar calculation. - User can choose a currency, measurement or custom unit - Marking of completed items is possible. Folder structure for easy organizing - On device folders are used for storing lists. - Lists can be created in a folder or without a folder. - Lists can be duplicated, moved or deleted. - Deleted lists can be recovered from Recently Deleted folder. - iCloud folders enabled in-app-purchases. - iCloud folders are private, and can be accessed by only the user. They can be accessed by only the devices using the same Apple ID. List structure - Contains rows - Each row is formed of a title and and a multiplication of two quantities. - Rows can be marked as complete. List has a title and notes section. - Title can be edited. - Notes about the list can be entered. Notes can be shown or hidden. - Decimal places shown is 2 by default, but can be adjusted. - Calculations can be hid, only title and a value can be shown at each row for simplicity. - At the bottom, the sum of all list items is shown. - The sum can be copied to clipboard. - The list can be exported as a CSV file in the share menu.

About

Pulse Pomodoro

Enhance your focus and time management with timed work and break intervals. This app helps you organize tasks and achieve your goals by applying the Pomodoro technique. Experience a more productive workflow.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro technique timer
  • Task organization
  • Focused work sessions
  • Scheduled rest periods
  • Goal achievement support
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Boost your productivity with Pulse Pomodoro. Master your time with focused work and rest cycles, following the proven Pomodoro technique. Organize your tasks, stay focused, and achieve your goals effortlessly. Try it now and feel the pulse of your productivity!

Screenshots

Sum List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulse Pomodoro at none against Sum List's 1. Pulse Pomodoro also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Sum List costs $1.99 and Pulse Pomodoro $0.99 up front. Sum List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pulse Pomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sum List ships an update every 3 months, Pulse Pomodoro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Sum List versus Pulse Pomodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSum ListPulse Pomodoro
Price$1.99$0.99 โ€” better
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Monetizationโ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErdem MetMateus Morais

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sum List

One-time1
  • iCloud Extension$1.99
None

Pulse Pomodoro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sum List free?
Sum List costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Pomodoro free?
Pulse Pomodoro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sum List or Pulse Pomodoro have ads?
Neither Sum List nor Pulse Pomodoro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sum List or Pulse Pomodoro?
Sum List ships an update every 3 months, and Pulse Pomodoro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sum List was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pulse Pomodoro on November 4, 2026.

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