Comparison

Laps vs Pomodoro Simple

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

Head to head
About

Laps

Features
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Turn focused work into laps. Track every session. Win your day. Laps uses the Pomodoro technique with a racing twist: work in focused sprints, take pit stops, and complete championships. Every session is tracked with detailed analytics so you can see your progress over time. • HOW IT WORKS - Set a goal and start your first lap (focused work interval) - Take a short break after each lap - Complete all laps to earn a long break - Finish all cycles to win a championship • FEATURES - Pomodoro timer with customizable intervals - Multiple goals with individual tracking - Search, sort, and favorite your goals - Add notes to any goal - Play/pause and skip controls - Countdown timer before each session - Sound alerts and haptic feedback - Full Focus Mode for distraction-free work - Dark mode - Face ID lock • TRACK YOUR PROGRESS (PRO) - Calendar heatmap showing daily activity - 30-day focus chart - Total focus time, active days, and championships - Per-goal history and statistics • PRO - ONE-TIME PURCHASE - Unlimited goals - Full timer customization - Detailed history and analytics - No subscription. Pay once, yours forever. Built for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to focus better.

About

Pomodoro Simple

This app uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you focus on tasks. It breaks work into timed sessions followed by short breaks, aiding in beating procrastination and boosting efficiency.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer for focused work
  • Short break intervals
  • Progress tracking
  • Beat procrastination
  • Boost productivity
Features
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Stay Focused & Boost Productivity with Pomodoro – Your Simple Pomodoro Timer! Struggling to stay focused? The smart Pomodoro timer will help you work efficiently, beat procrastination, and maximize productivity. This app follows the Pomodoro Technique – a time management method that breaks work into focused sessions, followed by short breaks. How It Works Start a Pomodoro – Focus for 25 minutes without distractions. Take a Short Break – Recharge for 5 minutes before the next session. Repeat & Track Progress – Stay consistent and watch your productivity grow!

Screenshots

Laps4 screens
Pomodoro Simple3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomodoro Simple at weekly against Laps's every 6 months. Pomodoro Simple also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26). 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. Laps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pomodoro Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laps ships an update every 6 months, Pomodoro Simple weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Laps versus Pomodoro Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapsPomodoro Simple
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS2616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaphael MonteiroRui Zhang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Laps

One-time1
  • PRO Version$4.99
1 purchases

Pomodoro Simple

One-time1
  • Donating$0.99

Questions

Is Laps free?
Laps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Simple free?
Pomodoro Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Laps or Pomodoro Simple have ads?
Neither Laps nor Pomodoro Simple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Laps or Pomodoro Simple?
Laps ships an update every 6 months, and Pomodoro Simple weekly. Most recently, Laps was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pomodoro Simple on October 24, 2026.

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