# Doing++ vs Readonly

The clearest difference is rating: Doing++ at 5.0 against Readonly's 4.4. Doing++ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Readonly's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readonly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Doing++ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Doing++ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readonly has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Doing++ ships an update weekly, Readonly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doing++ | Readonly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doing-plus-plus-pomodoro-and-to-do/id6450832998/reviews)** | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readonly-read-it-later/id6452241434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Ligu Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741340180) | [龙 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680445870) |

## What reviewers say

### Doing++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doing-plus-plus-pomodoro-and-to-do/id6450832998)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with a to-do list and scheduler to enhance focus and productivity. It offers customizable focus modes, smart task categorization, and rewards for engagement. Track your progress with detailed charts and graphs.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable focus modes, Smart task categorization, Recurring task scheduling, Cloud data synchronization, Progress analysis charts, Reward system for engagement

**In-app purchases:** none


### Readonly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readonly-read-it-later/id6452241434)

Save articles from other apps to read later in a comfortable, distraction-free environment. Organize your saved content with tags, highlight key passages, and add notes for deeper comprehension. Customize the reading experience with various themes and layout adjustments.

**Highlights:** Quickly save articles from other apps, Highlight text and add notes, Organize articles with tags, Customize reading themes and layout, Synchronize data via iCloud, Export articles in Markdown format

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Purchase(iOS) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 永久购买（macOS） | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doing++ free?

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

### Is Readonly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doing++ or Readonly?

Doing++ is rated higher. Doing++ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Readonly averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Doing++ or Readonly have ads?

Doing++ shows ads; Readonly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doing++ or Readonly?

Doing++ ships an update weekly, and Readonly every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doing++ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Readonly on October 24, 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.*