Comparison

Tomato Timer ۬ vs 99 Recurring Reminders

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

Head to head
About

Tomato Timer ۬

This app helps you improve focus and productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. It offers customizable timers, ambient soundscapes, sub-task management, and detailed statistics to track your progress.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro timers
  • Multiple ambient sound options
  • Sub-task management
  • Advanced statistics tracking
  • Default Pomodoro timer
Features
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Pomodoro is an age-old time management and effective focus-improvement technique. Our Pomodoro Timer app brings that technique right to your iPhone/iPad. Besides other traditional focus timer apps, our app actually includes the default pomodoro timer, but also allows you to create your own timers and customize the length of your focus session, short break, long break, etc. It might look like a very small app, but it isn’t one, it has options to add sub-tasks, play multiple ambient sounds at once, and track all your focus sessions using our advanced statistics manager (pro-users) Key Features > Default Pomodoro Timer: This is a default timer created which allows people to just download the app and start the pomodoro technique based timer. > Create Multiple Timers: Create multiple Pomodoros or timers for different tasks. So whether you want to improve focus during a workout or study time, create a timer, set focus time, short breaks, long breaks, and you’re done! Do this for all the activities which require high-quality focus time. > Play multiple Ambient sounds at once: Currently our app has recordings of 15 different natural sounds, you can pick multiple For instance, you can play forest, thunderstorm, and bonfire. According to research, music of the right choice can boost focus by 30%. > Add Sub-Tasks: There’s always a micro-task under your main task which you forget, that’s why we’ve added the “add sub-tasks” functionality. Basically, you can add sub-tasks for your main tasks and mark them as done on the go. > Advanced Statistics: Do you want to calculate the time you’ve spent focusing on different tasks? How much is your break time, how many hours of focus did you take on a given day, what was the “Category” which requires more of your focus time, etc.? Well, this app is what you need. What is the Pomodoro Technique? It’s an old technique that helps people to stay focused, boost productivity. How does it work? 1. Choose a task 2. Set a 25-minute timer and work on it. 3. Take a 5 minute “short” break after 25 minutes of focus. 4. Take a long break after you’ve completed 4 focus sessions. It might look like a very basic technique, people who’ve implemented this technique in their lives noticed an improvement in their focus by 20-45%. What are you waiting for? Install the app now. Privacy Policy: https://pomodoro-timer.appstraw.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://pomodoro-timer.appstraw.com/terms-conditions

About

99 Recurring Reminders

This app helps you improve productivity and life quality by managing routines, chores, and habits. It offers a visual countdown system for tasks and customizable reminders to keep you on track. Designed to bring discipline and structure to your daily life.

Highlights
  • Visual battery system for task countdown
  • Customizable notification reminders
  • Organizable categories for life areas
  • Sorting by due date and health level
  • Markdown notes and descriptions
  • ADHD-friendly design
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Remember what needs doing again—without keeping it all in your head. 99 Reminders helps you stay on top of recurring chores, habits, and personal routines. See when you last did something, know what’s due next, and get a reminder when it’s time. Change the bedsheets. Water the plants. Replace a filter. Book a haircut. Keep track of the little things that are easy to forget between one time and the next. REPEAT FROM WHEN YOU FINISH Some tasks make more sense on an interval than on a fixed calendar date. Want to clean something every two weeks? Complete it today, and the next cycle starts today—even if you finished later than planned. Choose an interval in days, weeks, or months, or set the next due date yourself. SEE YOUR ROUTINES AT A GLANCE Each task has a battery that gradually drains as its due date approaches. A full battery means you’ve recently taken care of it. A low battery shows what needs attention next. Finish the task, recharge its battery, and start the next cycle. MAKE ROOM FOR EVERYDAY LIFE • Flexible reminders — choose notifications on the due date or days in advance, at a time that suits you. • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets — keep your routines in sight without opening the app. • Custom categories — organize chores, self-care, home maintenance, and more. • Completion history and notes — remember when you last did something and save useful details for next time. • Visual progress and streaks — see how consistently you’ve kept your routines going. • Ready-made templates — start with familiar tasks or create your own. From daily habits to jobs that only come around every few months, give each routine its own rhythm. START SMALL, ADD MORE WHEN YOU NEED TO Track up to five routines for free. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited routines. Start with one thing you’re tired of forgetting. Questions or ideas? Contact us at contact@99reminders.com. Terms of Use: https://99reminders.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://99reminders.com/privacy

Screenshots

Tomato Timer ۬4 screens
99 Recurring Reminders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 99 Recurring Reminders at every 8 days against Tomato Timer ۬'s every 3 weeks. Tomato Timer ۬'s advantage is ratings volume (188 vs 29). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Tomato Timer ۬ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and 99 Recurring Reminders sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tomato Timer ۬ against 4.7 for 99 Recurring Reminders. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tomato Timer ۬ has 188 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Tomato Timer ۬'s written reviews are positive against 81% of 99 Recurring Reminders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tomato Timer ۬ ships an update every 3 weeks, 99 Recurring Reminders every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tomato Timer ۬ versus 99 Recurring Reminders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomato Timer ۬99 Recurring Reminders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (188 ratings)4.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings188 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB63 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBoltQ MediaMaxim Novoseltsev

Customer experience

Tomato Timer ۬

All ratings188 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative17.8%

99 Recurring Reminders

All ratings29 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative6.3%

Bugs and requests

Tomato Timer ۬

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Timer pauses when using other applications
  • Phone automatically locks during the timer
  • Timer stops when the phone is locked
  • No dynamics island or Live activities
  • Widget is not interactive
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  • Voice alert customization reverts to default
  • Timer goes before I start
  • Timer runs super fast
  • Sound clips abruptly stop and start
  • Timer only counts time when screen is unlocked

Requested features

11 requests
  • Fix timer pausing when switching apps
  • Add dynamic island support
  • Add watch app support
  • Add interactive widget
  • Add Korean language for break notifications
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  • Add cross-device synchronization
  • Add Spanish language support
  • Allow preview of premium ambient sounds
  • Longer ambient sound tracks
  • Adjustable and savable focus length
  • Customizable and savable voice alerts

99 Recurring Reminders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tomato Timer ۬

Subscriptions1
  • Pomodoro Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pomodoro Pro Lifetime Gift$3.99
  • Pomodoro Pro Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

99 Recurring Reminders

Subscriptions2
  • Pay Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pay Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Tomato Timer ۬ free?
Tomato Timer ۬ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 99 Recurring Reminders free?
99 Recurring Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tomato Timer ۬ or 99 Recurring Reminders?
Tomato Timer ۬ and 99 Recurring Reminders are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 188 and 29 ratings respectively.
Do Tomato Timer ۬ or 99 Recurring Reminders have ads?
Neither Tomato Timer ۬ nor 99 Recurring Reminders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tomato Timer ۬ or 99 Recurring Reminders?
Tomato Timer ۬ ships an update every 3 weeks, and 99 Recurring Reminders every 8 days. Most recently, Tomato Timer ۬ was updated on September 19, 2026 and 99 Recurring Reminders on September 29, 2026.

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