# Pomolapse vs StayMe

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomolapse | StayMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Min Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712222849) | [Jaehyun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895990726) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomolapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomolapse-focus-timelapse/id6742311266)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomolapse Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pomolapse Plus Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Pomolapse Plus Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### StayMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stayme-study-with-me-timer/id6765552659)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StayMe Premium (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| StayMe Premium (Annual) | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*