Comparison

Tomato Timer ۬ vs BitCache

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

BitCache

Features
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Save anything. Find it when it matters. Keep it private. BitCache is your private place for the things you want to keep — web pages, links, notes, images and PDFs. Capture something in seconds, organize it when you want, and find it again when you need it. CAPTURE FROM ANYWHERE Save content without breaking your flow. Add items directly in BitCache, use the Share Sheet on iPhone and iPad, drag content into BitCache on Mac, or capture from your favorite browsers. MORE THAN BOOKMARKS Keep URLs, text, images and PDFs together in one library. Preview your saved content directly in BitCache instead of hunting through browser tabs, downloads and different apps. ORGANIZE WHEN YOU’RE READY New items can land in your Inbox so you can save first and organize later. Create Collections for the things you want to keep together, archive items you’re finished with, and track what you’ve already read. FIND IT AGAIN Search across your library to quickly rediscover what you saved, including searchable content from supported web snapshots when available. YOUR LIBRARY, EVERYWHERE BitCache is built for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Your library stays synchronized through your own iCloud account, so the things you save on one device are available on your others. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your library is local-first and syncs through Apple’s iCloud. BitCache doesn’t require an account of its own or store your library on BitCache servers. BUILT FOR THE WEB On Mac, BitCache integrates with Safari and supports browser capture for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera and Firefox, so useful content can go straight from your browser to your BitCache Inbox. BRING YOUR LIBRARY WITH YOU Import bookmarks and saved links from supported services and formats, including Raindrop, GoodLinks, Instapaper and legacy Pocket exports. BitCache Pro also provides native library backup and restore for portability and safekeeping. BITCACHE FREE Explore the complete core workflow with a focused library of up to 20 items. Your existing items always remain accessible. BITCACHE PRO Unlock unlimited items, batch actions, manual Collection ordering, Collection color and icon customization, and native BitCache library backup and restore. BitCache Pro is a single purchase that unlocks Pro across iPhone, iPad and Mac when using the same Apple ID.

Screenshots

Tomato Timer ۬4 screens
BitCache4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BitCache at every 2 days against Tomato Timer ۬'s every 3 weeks. Tomato Timer ۬'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Tomato Timer ۬ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and BitCache sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tomato Timer ۬ ships an update every 3 weeks, BitCache every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tomato Timer ۬ versus BitCache: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomato Timer ۬BitCache
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (188 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings188 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB21 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperBoltQ MediaRicardo Mantero

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

BitCache

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
1 purchases

BitCache

One-time1
  • BitCache Pro$17.99

Questions

Is Tomato Timer ۬ free?
Tomato Timer ۬ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BitCache free?
BitCache is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tomato Timer ۬ or BitCache have ads?
Neither Tomato Timer ۬ nor BitCache shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tomato Timer ۬ or BitCache?
Tomato Timer ۬ ships an update every 3 weeks, and BitCache every 2 days. Most recently, Tomato Timer ۬ was updated on October 11, 2026 and BitCache on October 9, 2026.

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