# Tomo vs Pomodoist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tomo at none against Pomodoist's 4. Tomo also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Pomodoist's advantage is device support (5 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomodoist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tomo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tomo against 5.0 for Pomodoist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tomo has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Tomo ships an update every 4 days, Pomodoist every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tomo | Pomodoist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomo/id1671463998/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoist/id6794391064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Drushell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565902401) | [FinchForge, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794391067) |

## What reviewers say

### Tomo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomo/id1671463998)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pomodoist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoist/id6794391064)

Organize your day and boost concentration with this app that merges task management and a Pomodoro timer. Capture ideas, plan your schedule, and track focused work sessions to enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Task capture via text or voice, Project and label organization, Built-in Pomodoro timer, Focus modes and interval tracking, Productivity reports, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomodoist Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pomodoist Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pomodoist Pro Lifetime Launch | $89.99 | one-time |
| Pomodoist Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tomo free?

Tomo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pomodoist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tomo or Pomodoist?

Tomo and Pomodoist are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Tomo or Pomodoist have ads?

Neither Tomo nor Pomodoist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tomo or Pomodoist?

Tomo ships an update every 4 days, and Pomodoist every 3 days. Most recently, Tomo was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pomodoist on October 31, 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.*