Comparison

Laps vs Pomodoro RPG

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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. โ€ข 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 โ€ข 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 โ€ข 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 โ€ข 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 RPG

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Turn every 25-minute work session into an adventure. Pomodoro RPG combines the proven Pomodoro Technique with RPG progression. Complete focus sessions to earn EXP, level up, unlock class skills, and defeat weekly bosses โ€” all offline. YOUR CHARACTER, YOUR RULES Choose from 4 base classes: Scholar, Warrior, Monk, or Rogue. Your session habits shape your stats. Progress through 6 tiers and unlock specialized classes at Tier 3. 40 playable classes await. THE GAME LOOP Complete a focus session โ†’ Earn EXP โ†’ Level up โ†’ Unlock perks โ†’ Defeat tougher weekly bosses. BUILT FOR REAL FOCUS โ€ข Fully offline โ€” no accounts, syncing, or distractions. โ€ข No paywalls. No energy gates. No pay-to-win. โ€ข Max 3 pauses per session โ€” discipline matters. โ€ข The Pomodoro Technique helps improve focus and reduce burnout. PROGRESSION SYSTEMS โ€ข Weekly Boss Battles โ€” 7 rotating bosses. Every session deals damage. Defeat them for rewards. โ€ข Kingdom Stages โ€” Build your world from Camp to Kingdom across 7 milestones. โ€ข Streak Shields โ€” Protect streaks from missed days. โ€ข Daily Focus Seeds โ€” Daily modifiers that boost EXP or stats. โ€ข Class Perks โ€” Unlock at Levels 3 and 7 based on your work style. QUESTS & TASKS โ€ข 14 daily, weekly, and milestone quests tied to real session patterns. โ€ข 57 preset tasks linked to character stats โ€” or create your own. โ€ข Daily and weekly resets keep goals fresh. FOR STUDENTS & WORKERS Built for anyone who needs structured focus: โ€ข Students โ€” gamified study sessions that make homework feel rewarding. โ€ข Workers โ€” track sessions and turn your workday into an RPG campaign. โ€ข Productivity seekers โ€” simple Pomodoro focus with RPG motivation. ENGLISH & VIETNAMESE SUPPORT Localized quests, class names, and flavor text. FREE TO PLAY All classes, quests, and boss battles are free. Optional cosmetic skins and character classes are available as in-app purchases โ€” no gameplay advantage. Start your first session. Level up.

Screenshots

Laps4 screens
Pomodoro RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Laps at none against Pomodoro RPG's shown. Pomodoro RPG's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Laps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pomodoro RPG sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laps ships an update every 7 months, Pomodoro RPG every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Laps versus Pomodoro RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapsPomodoro RPG
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS2615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size46 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaphael MonteiroPham Tran Thai Bao

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Laps

One-time1
  • PRO Version$4.99
6 purchases

Pomodoro RPG

One-time6
  • Crimson Scholar$1.99
  • Azure Warrior$1.99
  • Jade Monk$1.99
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  • Amethyst Rogue$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Founder Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Laps free?
Laps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro RPG free?
Pomodoro RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Laps or Pomodoro RPG have ads?
Pomodoro RPG shows ads; Laps does not.
Which is updated more often, Laps or Pomodoro RPG?
Laps ships an update every 7 months, and Pomodoro RPG every 5 weeks. Most recently, Laps was updated on September 17, 2026 and Pomodoro RPG on September 21, 2026.

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