pomo vs CarPin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
pomo
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[pomo] Simple Pomodoro Timer A streamlined Pomodoro timer for studying, working, exam prep, coding, and all types of focused work. -------------------------------------- β Perfect For -------------------------------------- γ»Struggling to focus on studies or work γ»Getting distracted by your phone γ»Want to improve time management γ»Want to try the Pomodoro Technique γ»Looking for a simple timer app -------------------------------------- β Features -------------------------------------- [Fully Customizable] Set work time, break time, long break duration, number of sessions, and repetitions until long break. Start with the classic 25/5 setup or create your own rhythm. [Notification Settings] Toggle alert sounds and vibrations on/off. Use comfortably even in quiet environments. [Keep Screen On] Screen stays on while the app is active. Always check remaining time at a glance. [Dark Mode] Eye-friendly dark theme for comfortable extended use. -------------------------------------- β What is the Pomodoro Technique? -------------------------------------- A time management method born in Italy in the 1980s. By repeating "25 minutes of focused work β 5 minutes of break," you can work efficiently while maintaining concentration. -------------------------------------- β How to Use -------------------------------------- 1. Start the timer 2. Focus on work for 25 minutes 3. Take a 5-minute break 4. Take a longer break after 4 sessions Guide: https://rarzyu-public.notion.site/2dbc3558e6a880d3880aee08de3f0ae3 -------------------------------------- β Keywords -------------------------------------- Pomodoro, timer, focus, study, work, productivity, time management, exam prep, coding, remote work, todo, habit Terms: https://rarzyu-public.notion.site/2dac3558e6a880beb7a3ca401eb2ceb2 Privacy: https://rarzyu-public.notion.site/2dac3558e6a88002b247d37531126fff
CarPin
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CarPin - Every parking moment, saved in one tap. That awkward 1 second when you step out of your car. "Where am I?" "Which floor?" "Was it zone B or C?" Tired of mentally taking notes every time? Let CarPin remember for you. ONE TAP. SAVED. - Park Here logs your GPS location and timestamp instantly - Floor, zone, and spot number in one quick sheet - Add a photo to remember the exit or pillar - Point your camera to read floor, zone, and spot number automatically - Memo field for details like color tags or height limits - Share your spot as a card image with a map link FAVORITE PLACES (up to 20) - Save home, office, malls, and places you visit often - Arrival auto-detected via geofencing - Per-place preset floors and zones cut input time in half - Per-place parking timer EVERY PARK, IN ONE PLACE - Search yesterday, last week, or last month - Filter by floor, zone, or place - Stats reveal your most-visited spots TIMER AND ALERTS - Get notified before paid parking expires - Get a return alert when you arrive near your parked car - Choose a return-alert radius from 50 to 500 meters - Live Activity shows remaining time and distance to your car on the Lock Screen - Dynamic Island ready 9 THEMES (1 free + 8 premium) Parq Neon, Sunset Drive, Candy Pastel, Forest Camp, Ocean Blue, Gold Luxury, Cyberpunk, Mono Clean, Imperial Red APPLE WATCH - Save instantly from your wrist, with the watch's location - See location and walking directions HOME AND LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS - Tap once to log a park - Lock Screen widget plus Watch face complications CARPLAY DETECTION - Auto-detects the moment you leave the car - No need to take out your phone PRIVACY FIRST - Location data stays on your device - Your car location is never sent to external servers CarPin. Parking stress, gone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: pomo at 15.1 against CarPin's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. pomo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and CarPin sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
pomo ships an update every 2 months, CarPin every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pomo | CarPin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuta Tobita | VyxWorks |
In-app purchases
pomo
- Support (Coffee)$0.99
- Premium2 variants$3.99
- Support (Lunch)$3.99
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- Support (Dinner)$9.99
CarPin
- Sunset Drive Theme$1.99
- Candy Pastel Theme$1.99
- Forest Camp Theme$1.99
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- Ocean Blue Theme$1.99
- Gold Luxury Theme$1.99
- Cyberpunk theme$1.99
- Mono Clean Theme$1.99
- Imperial Red Theme$1.99
- Theme All Access$8.99









