Comparison

Pomodoro vs LavaFlow

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro

Features
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Enhance your productivity and focus using our innovative Pomodoro timer app, which leverages focused intervals to boost efficiency; receive timely notifications upon task completion to stay on top of your goals and manage your time effectively.

About

LavaFlow

This app combines a focus timer with task management to help you work efficiently. It allows you to set timed work sessions with breaks and organize tasks to stay on track. Track your progress and get more done with its streamlined approach.

Highlights
  • Focus timer with automatic breaks
  • Daily task management
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Customizable timer settings
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Detailed focus statistics
Features
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Focus timer meets task manager. One app that works. Work in bite-sized focus sessions with automatic breaks. Manage tasks that actually help you stay focused. Track your progress and get things done. I built LavaFlow because most productivity apps waste your time. They make you organize instead of work. LavaFlow works differently—focus timer and task management without the bloat. Free Version: - Add and manage daily tasks - Use the focus timer to stay on track - Clean, distraction-free interface Pro Version: - Unlimited tasks with no limits - Custom timer settings that work for you - Cloud sync across all devices - Detailed focus statistics and progress tracking Works for students studying for exams. Works for professionals finishing projects. Works for anyone who struggles with focus and needs to get things done. LavaFlow helps you prepare, focus, and finish what matters. No extra features. No distractions. Just the tools that work. By downloading this app, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro4 screens
LavaFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro at none against LavaFlow's 2. LavaFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. LavaFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro ships an update every 9 days, LavaFlow weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pomodoro versus LavaFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoroLavaFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKunal MoreJunbi LLC

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LavaFlow

Subscriptions2
  • LavaFlow Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • LavaFlow Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomodoro free?
Pomodoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LavaFlow free?
LavaFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro or LavaFlow have ads?
Neither Pomodoro nor LavaFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro or LavaFlow?
Pomodoro ships an update every 9 days, and LavaFlow weekly. Most recently, Pomodoro was updated on October 25, 2026 and LavaFlow on October 24, 2026.

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