# Age of Pomodoro vs Applied

The clearest difference is update cadence: Applied at every 2 days against Age of Pomodoro's every 4 days. Age of Pomodoro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Age of Pomodoro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Applied sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Age of Pomodoro ships an update every 4 days, Applied every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Age of Pomodoro | Applied |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/age-of-pomodoro-timer-app/id6450676637/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **122** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 175 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shikudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089497060) | [ALI OGU7HAN YUCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789577188) |

## What reviewers say

### Age of Pomodoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/age-of-pomodoro-timer-app/id6450676637)

This app gamifies productivity by combining a Pomodoro timer with a civilization-building idle game. Earn focus minutes to expand your empire, build structures, attract residents, and construct wonders. It offers a unique blend of time management and engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Focus and expand empire, Build and boost economy, Attract residents, Construct wonders of the world, Diplomacy and trade, Idle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Training Plan Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing idea, executed very well
- 👍 Just what I needed
- 👍 So adorable! Just what I needed
- 👍 Best pomorodo app out there!!
- 👍 Well Executed!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Still needs work
- 🐛 Keeps crashing
- 🐛 Not great
- 🐛 Won't open
- 🐛 Constantly crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Some buildings not showing up
- Game crashes on opening
- Incompatible with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Improve cross-platform experience
- More options for automation strategy
- Add a Lock Screen widget for timer
- Extend input size for tag names


### Applied

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applied-application-tracker/id6802768034)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Applied Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Age of Pomodoro free?

Age of Pomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Applied free?

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

### Do Age of Pomodoro or Applied have ads?

Both Age of Pomodoro and Applied show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Age of Pomodoro or Applied?

Age of Pomodoro ships an update every 4 days, and Applied every 2 days. Most recently, Age of Pomodoro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Applied on October 10, 2026.

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