Comparison

ColorTomato vs Tomato Dial

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

Head to head
About

ColorTomato

This app utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to enhance focus and productivity. It features a fun tomato-themed alarm and guides users through timed work and rest intervals for a more fulfilling workflow.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique implementation
  • Customizable work and break timers
  • Tomato-themed alarm
  • To-do list integration
  • Focus improvement tool
Features
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ColorTomato is a software that helps oneself complete learning or work according to the "Tomato Work Method". Its interesting tomato alarm theme makes people feel happy and is a tool that can satisfy you The 'tomato work method' can be an effective way to improve personal focus and time utilization. Simply put, it means listing your to-do list for the day, setting a 25 minute alarm, and starting from the first thing. Work for 25 minutes, rest for 5 minutes, and take a 30 minute break by making four tomatoes in a row. A reasonable time rhythm can make learning and work more comfortable and fulfilling.

About

Tomato Dial

Features
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Start focusing without setting up projects, tasks, or complicated routines. Turn the tomato dial, choose any duration from 1 to 60 minutes, and release to begin the countdown automatically. Tomato Dial brings the feel of a classic mechanical Pomodoro timer to iPhone and iPad. Its dimensional dial, continuous turning gesture, haptic feedback, and optional ticking sound make it easy to settle into study, work, or deep-focus sessions. Features: • Turn the tomato dial to choose 1–60 minutes • Automatic countdown after you release the dial • Clear dimensional minute markings • Haptic feedback at minute and five-minute intervals • Pause, resume, or reset whenever you need • Optional ticking and completion sounds • Seven visual tomato themes No account. No ads. Works offline. Your preferences stay on your device, and the app does not collect personal data.

Screenshots

ColorTomato4 screens
Tomato Dial2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tomato Dial at none against ColorTomato's 1. ColorTomato's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. ColorTomato sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tomato Dial asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
ColorTomato versus Tomato Dial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorTomatoTomato Dial
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer仲蟉 黄玉净 厔

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ColorTomato

One-time1
  • Full version$0.99
None

Tomato Dial

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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