Comparison

Progress vs Avocado

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

Head to head
About

Progress

Features
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Progress was developed to make you aware of the passage of time and to help you think more efficiently about things in your daily life! You can check it anytime by placing the Widget on your home screen or lock screen, as well as in the app. Be aware of the passage of time and live efficiently!

About

Avocado

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Avocado is the Pomodoro timer built for deep focus. Plan projects, run classic 25/5 sessions or custom timers, and track your productivity across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Start by creating a Project, then choose between: • Classic Pomodoro sessions (25/5 rhythm) • Custom focus sessions with estimated durations What's inside (free): • iCloud sync between iOS & macOS • Calendar integration with deep links • Custom focus & break durations • Notifications to keep you in the zone • Auto-progress through sessions • Insightful project stats Upgrade to Avocado Pro: • Monthly Pro – 1-month auto-renewing subscription (price varies by region) • Yearly Pro – 12-month auto-renewing subscription (price varies by region) Pro gives you: • Unlimited projects • Weekly & monthly focus trends • Ambient sound packs & Lo-fi radio (all sourced from free/licensed providers, credited in-app) • Support future development of Avocado Whether you're studying, coding, journaling, or meditating, Avocado keeps you grounded and focused. Designed to be minimal and beautiful. Terms of Use: https://avocadotimer.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://avocadotimer.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Progress3 screens
Avocado4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Progress at none against Avocado's 2. Avocado's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Avocado sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Progress asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Progress versus Avocado: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressAvocado
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmotional BloomJohn Paul Crossley

In-app purchases

None

Progress

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Avocado

Subscriptions2
  • Avocado Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Avocado Pro (1 Year)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Progress free?
Progress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avocado free?
Avocado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Progress or Avocado have ads?
Progress shows ads; Avocado does not.

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