Comparison

Pomo vs TidyLock

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

Head to head
About

Pomo

Features
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Pomo - Time Tracker: Maximize Your Productivity Looking to boost your productivity and improve time management? Balance your work and rest periods with Pomodoro Focus Timer! This app utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to help you stay focused and efficient throughout your day. Notifications: Get alerted when it's time to start working or take a break. Simple and Intuitive Interface: Start your productivity journey with just a few taps.

About

TidyLock

Features
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TidyLock blocks your most distracting apps until you prove your space is clean. No arbitrary time limits. No willpower tricks. Just real accountability tied to real action. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose which apps to block (TikTok, Instagram, X, and more) 2. Set your cleaning areas (kitchen, bedroom, desk, or create your own) 3. Each morning, your selected apps are locked 4. Snap a photo of your clean space — AI verifies it in seconds 5. Once all areas pass, your apps unlock for the rest of the day WHY TIDYLOCK WORKS • Ties screen time to productive real-world behavior • Generous AI verification that rewards genuine effort, not perfection • Friendly coaching tips with every submission • Build daily streaks and make tidying a habit • Works with any app on your phone SUBSCRIPTION TidyLock requires a subscription to use. • Monthly: $4.99/month (3-day free trial) • Annual: $29.99/year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tidylock.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomo4 screens
TidyLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomo at none against TidyLock's 2. Pomo also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. TidyLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pomo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
Pomo versus TidyLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomoTidyLock
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeniz AksuNabative AB

In-app purchases

None

Pomo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TidyLock

Subscriptions2
  • TidyLock Spotless Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TidyLock Spotless Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomo free?
Pomo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TidyLock free?
TidyLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomo or TidyLock have ads?
Neither Pomo nor TidyLock shows ads.

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