# Readonly vs PomoLite

The clearest difference is rating: PomoLite at 4.9 against Readonly's 4.4. PomoLite also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Readonly's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readonly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PomoLite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PomoLite holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Readonly's written reviews are positive against 90% of PomoLite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Readonly ships an update every 3 weeks, PomoLite every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readonly | PomoLite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readonly-read-it-later/id6452241434/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomolite-focus-timer-keeper/id6469763335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [龙 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680445870) | [Huizhou Walden Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161580227) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### PomoLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomolite-focus-timer-keeper/id6469763335)

This productivity app uses designed scenes to enhance focus sessions, offering a unique approach to the Pomodoro Technique. It records focus data, displays it in charts, and syncs with iCloud. Future updates will include additional features like widgets and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Scene-based focus sessions, Customizable focus times, Focus data recording and charts, iCloud data synchronization, Minimalist design, Planned widgets and Apple Watch support

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PomoLite Pro - Quarterly | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| PomoLite Pro - Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readonly free?

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

### Is PomoLite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readonly or PomoLite?

PomoLite is rated higher. Readonly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while PomoLite averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Readonly or PomoLite have ads?

Neither Readonly nor PomoLite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readonly or PomoLite?

Readonly ships an update every 3 weeks, and PomoLite every 4 days. Most recently, Readonly was updated on September 30, 2026 and PomoLite on October 19, 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.*