Comparison

IPomodoro vs Ascento

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

Head to head
About

IPomodoro

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IPomodoro - Simple Focus Timer is the easiest focus timer out there for IOS devices. Download and start using with out any complicated set-up. Simply select predefined value from the buttons or select custom value from the picker and start your timer. Timer will notify user once the selected time is up. Application will ask permission on the very first time user starts timer, to notify the user every time timer finishes.

About

Ascento

This app offers a structured system for daily planning and habit tracking to help users maintain focus and achieve their goals. It features intuitive views for scheduling, habit monitoring, and progress visualization, turning small steps into consistent momentum.

Highlights
  • Hour-by-hour daily scheduling
  • Weekly and monthly goal overview
  • Habit list with single-tap completion
  • Built-in focus timer
  • Customizable habit metrics
  • Progress visualization with graphs
  • Gentle push reminders
Features
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Each week may begin with clear goals, yet once daily demands pile up those aims fade and progress halts. The issue is rarely effort; it is the lack of a steady system that keeps priorities in sight and results easy to see. Ascento provides this system with straightforward planning tools, built-in habit tracking, gentle reminders, and clear visuals—turning every small step into steady, proven momentum. Features: Scheduler View - Day View – plan and execute today’s priorities hour-by-hour, so nothing important slips through. - Week View – balance your week at a glance: see the goal for each day and adjust tasks to keep workload even. - Month View – spot long-term consistency with a color-coded calendar that turns green (all habits done), yellow (some), or soft red (none). Habits Overview - Habit List – see all habits in one scrollable list and mark each as done with a single tap. - Quick Add & Reorder – create new habits in seconds and drag to arrange them in the order that matters to you. Individual Habit Page - Progress Tab – weekly and monthly graphs transform daily records into clear streaks and totals. - Timer Tab – run a built-in stopwatch to log focused minutes without leaving the app. - Notes Tab – jot reflections or tips for every session to refine your routine. - Custom Metrics – track minutes, reps, miles, yes/no, or any value you define. - Flexible Start Date – choose when the habit begins so past stats only reflect days it actually existed. Extra Power, Zero Clutter - Gentle push reminders keep you on track without nagging. - Weekly and monthly dashboards plus custom date-range reports. - Private, ad-free storage with iCloud/Firebase sync across devices. - Dark-mode friendly design and color-blind-safe palette.

Screenshots

IPomodoro3 screens
Ascento4 screens

Verdict

The call

IPomodoro and Ascento are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
IPomodoro versus Ascento: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPomodoroAscento
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK4M OÜAndika Yudhatrisna

In-app purchases

None

IPomodoro

No in-app purchases

None

Ascento

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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