Comparison

Pomolapse vs StayMe

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

Head to head
About

Pomolapse

This app combines a focus timer with a camera to create short timelapse videos of your study or work sessions. Choose from different focus methods and video styles, and optionally add a tracking emoji to cover your face. Review your focus history and unlock advanced features.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro and goal-based focus timers
  • Record with front or rear camera
  • Export 8s, 20s, or full-flow videos
  • Multiple video styles
  • Optional face-tracking emoji
  • Focus session history and insights
Features
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Turn an hour of focus into an 8-second film. Pomolapse combines a focus timer and camera to turn time spent studying, working, or creating into a short timelapse you can keep. Choose how you focus β€’ Pomodoro cycles with focus, short breaks, and long breaks β€’ Goal-based focus with a target time, pause, and overtime Turn focus into a film β€’ Record with the front or rear camera β€’ Export an 8-second, 20-second, or full-flow video β€’ Choose Immersive, Record, Dial, and other video styles β€’ Keep your goal, focus time, date, and one-line note in the result β€’ Optionally cover your face with a tracking emoji β€’ Save or share a finished video right away Records and Insights β€’ Browse sessions by date with video-first thumbnails β€’ Review focus time, active days, and completed Pomodoro cycles β€’ Unlock detailed patterns and achievements with Plus The core focus, record, save, and share experience is free. Watch one rewarded ad to unlock advanced output for a record, or use Plus for ongoing ad-free access. Videos and focus records stay on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

StayMe

Features
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When studying alone feels lonely and overwhelming, StayMe stays by your side. Go beyond a simple timer. Conquer your goals with StayMe, the premium Study-With-Me timer that gives you a sense of connection, as if you're focusing with someone else. β–  Key Features - Premium Study-With-Me Experience: Feel a sense of presence as if you're connected, even when studying alone. A sophisticated interface that doesn't interrupt your flow keeps your focus sharp. - Proven Pomodoro Technique: Not just 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of restβ€”you can set custom timers that fit your unique learning patterns perfectly. - Uplifting Design: Cute animal animations are here to cheer you on. These adorable animal friends warmly fill the silence you used to feel while studying alone. (Excluding some premium characters) β€» With StayMe Premium, you can enjoy all background images and character animations without limits. β–  Recommended For: - Students and job seekers tired of studying alone for exams. - Professionals working from home who need tight time management. - Those who prefer productivity tools with clean and beautiful designs. - Anyone looking to maximize learning efficiency using the Pomodoro technique. "At this moment, you are not alone. Stay focused until the end with StayMe." Download now and complete your very own 'Focus Space'!

Screenshots

Pomolapse4 screens
StayMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pomolapse at 13.0 against StayMe's 17.0. 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomolapse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and StayMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomolapse ships an update every 5 days, StayMe every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Pomolapse versus StayMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomolapseStayMe
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews83.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMin ParkJaehyun Kim

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomolapse

Subscriptions2
  • Pomolapse Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pomolapse Plus Annual1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pomolapse Plus Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

StayMe

Subscriptions2
  • StayMe Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • StayMe Premium (Annual)$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomolapse free?
Pomolapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StayMe free?
StayMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomolapse or StayMe have ads?
Both Pomolapse and StayMe show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomolapse or StayMe?
Pomolapse ships an update every 5 days, and StayMe every 3 days. Most recently, Pomolapse was updated on October 28, 2026 and StayMe on October 28, 2026.

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