Comparison

Pomodo vs Tempo

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

Head to head
About

Pomodo

This application helps improve focus and makes studying or working more engaging. It offers a straightforward timer experience without any advertisements.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • Improves focus
  • Interactive study/work sessions
  • Simple timer interface
Features
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A Fully Ad Free And Simple Pomodoro Timer That Improves Focus And Makes Studying / Working More Fun And Interactive

About

Tempo

This app encourages intentional screen time by prompting mindful pauses before opening distracting applications. It helps users notice their digital habits, build better routines, and track progress through clear daily and weekly patterns.

Highlights
  • Mindful pause prompts
  • Habit tracking
  • Progress visualization
  • Routine building
  • Shame-free approach
Features
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PausePass helps you turn screen time into something more intentional. Start with a simple mindful pause before opening distracting apps, notice your habits over time, and build better routines without shame or pressure. PausePass gives you a calm way to check in, choose what comes next, and see your progress through clear daily and weekly patterns.

Screenshots

Pomodo3 screens
Tempo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tempo at 5.0 against Pomodo's 1.0. Tempo also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Pomodo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tempo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pomodo versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoTempo
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEytan BarakasHarry Yuan

Customer experience

Pomodo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Tempo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pomodo

No in-app purchases

None

Tempo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodo free?
Pomodo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pomodo or Tempo?
Tempo is rated higher. Pomodo averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tempo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pomodo or Tempo have ads?
Tempo shows ads; Pomodo does not.

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