# Pomodoro Timer vs RushList

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pomodoro Timer at freemium against RushList's subscription. Pomodoro Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). RushList's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and RushList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RushList holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Pomodoro Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of RushList's.

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, RushList every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomodoro Timer | RushList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-pomofomo/id6479594637/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rushlist-shared-to-do-list/id6736977305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 72 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VAVAVA, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859921119) | [Sebastian Ottow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679038784) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-pomofomo/id6479594637)

Enhance focus and manage time effectively with a structured approach to work and breaks. This tool helps users stay organized with a to-do list and track progress with detailed analytics. Ideal for students, professionals, and individuals seeking improved productivity.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Timer with customizable work/break intervals, Integrated To-Do List, Productivity Analytics, Streak tracking for habit formation, Task categorization, Live Activity for real-time progress monitoring, Notifications and session alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomofomo Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Pomofomo Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Pomofomo Premium Access | $7.99 | per year |
| Pomofomo Premium Access | $7.99 | per year |
| Pomofomo Premium Access | $7.99 | per year |
| Pomofomo Premium Access | $17.99 | one-time |


### RushList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rushlist-shared-to-do-list/id6736977305)

This app helps you manage your daily tasks and routines by focusing on what needs to be done today. It offers motivational quotes, flexible task creation, and a system that clears unfinished tasks to reduce overwhelm and encourage productivity.

**Highlights:** Daily productivity reset, Motivational quotes, Private and secure iCloud sync, Flexible task and list creation, Focus on today's tasks, Lifetime Efficiency Score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Boost Productivity (Annual) | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime - Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RushList free?

RushList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Timer or RushList?

RushList is rated higher. Pomodoro Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while RushList averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Pomodoro Timer or RushList have ads?

Neither Pomodoro Timer nor RushList shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or RushList?

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and RushList every 6 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and RushList on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
