Comparison

Contadino vs RetroStack

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

Head to head
About

Contadino

This focus tracker helps you work with clarity and build better habits using the Pomodoro technique. It logs your focused sessions and breaks, allowing you to understand your productivity patterns and see your progress grow over time. Customize themes and session lengths to fit your workflow.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro technique timer
  • Automatic session logging
  • Distraction tracking
  • Productivity statistics
  • Customizable themes and timers
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Contadino helps you turn intention into momentum. Built around the Pomodoro technique, Contadino is a beautifully designed focus tracker that helps you work with clarity, build better habits, and see your progress grow over time without turning your brain into a spreadsheet. Whether you are coding, writing, studying, or tackling the never-ending life admin pile, Contadino keeps you gently on track and quietly honest about where your time really goes. What Contadino does best: - Stay focused, one session at a time. Break your work into focused intervals and restorative breaks. Each session is logged automatically so you can build a rhythm that actually sticks. - See distractions, not just results. Track completed and interrupted sessions to understand where your focus drifts and where it thrives. - Understand your productivity. Explore clear, thoughtful stats across days, weeks, months, and years. Patterns emerge and habits become visible. - Make it yours. Choose from multiple beautifully crafted themes and adjust session and break lengths to fit how you actually work. - Works everywhere you do. Contadino syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro, so your focus follows you. - Private by design. Your data lives on your devices and in iCloud, never sold, never shared. Contadino does not try to make you a productivity superhero. It just helps you show up, again and again, with a little more intention than yesterday. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RetroStack

Features
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RetroStack is a modern, collaborative board application designed for teams to conduct effective retrospectives, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative planning. Built with a focus on real-time collaboration and user experience, RetroStack transforms the way teams reflect and plan together. Key Features: • Real-Time Collaboration – Work together with your team in real-time with instant updates • Multiple Board Templates – Choose from Classic Retrospective, Star Fish, Six Thinking Hats, Pros & Cons, and more • Sticky Notes & Voting – Add colorful sticky notes and vote on ideas with customizable voting limits • AI-Powered Analysis – Get intelligent insights and sentiment analysis from your retrospectives (FREE BETA) • Cross-Platform Support – Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web browsers • Flexible Authentication – Sign in with Apple, Google, email, or use anonymously • Easy Sharing – Share boards with team members via secure links or access codes • Export & Import – Save your boards as PDF or JSON files for documentation and backup Team Collaboration: • Anonymous participation for honest feedback • Configurable voting systems (1-10 votes per section) • Real-time updates across all connected devices • Responsive design that works on any screen size • Secure board sharing with expiring access tokens • Board history tracking for easy access to previous sessions AI-Powered Insights: • Team sentiment analysis to understand team mood and dynamics • Automatic action item generation from retrospective feedback • Meeting summaries and key theme identification • Trend analysis across multiple retrospectives • Emotion distribution analysis for team health monitoring Professional Features: • Multiple board templates for different meeting types • Customizable sections (2-6 sections per board) • Advanced export options (PDF with visual layouts, JSON for data) • Import existing boards from JSON files • Board settings and access control • Local storage for offline access to your boards Perfect for: • Agile teams conducting sprint retrospectives • Remote teams needing collaborative planning tools • Brainstorming sessions and ideation workshops • Decision-making meetings with pros/cons analysis • Team building and feedback sessions • Project post-mortems and lessons learned Security & Privacy: • Secure authentication with Firebase • Data encryption in transit and at rest • Anonymous usage option for privacy-conscious teams • GDPR compliant data handling • Local data storage with cloud sync • Secure board sharing with access control RetroStack combines the simplicity of sticky note boards with the power of modern collaboration technology. Whether you're running sprint retrospectives, brainstorming new ideas, or making team decisions, RetroStack provides the tools you need to collaborate effectively and drive meaningful outcomes. Start your next retrospective with RetroStack and experience the future of team collaboration.

Screenshots

Contadino3 screens
RetroStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RetroStack at none against Contadino's 3. RetroStack also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Contadino's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads 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. Contadino sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. RetroStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Contadino versus RetroStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContadinoRetroStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher GoldingClifton Hatfield

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Contadino

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Contadino+$2.99
None

RetroStack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Contadino free?
Contadino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RetroStack free?
RetroStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Contadino or RetroStack have ads?
Neither Contadino nor RetroStack shows ads.

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