# Pomodoro vs NimbleRead

The clearest difference is price: NimbleRead at Free against Pomodoro's $0.99. Pomodoro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

NimbleRead is free to download; Pomodoro costs $0.99 up front. NimbleRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Pomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pomodoro ships an update weekly, NimbleRead every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomodoro | NimbleRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimbleread-speed-reading/id6772210692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enes Poyraz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799548526) | [Yeap Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848737431) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomodoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-basic-and-functional/id6742708595)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NimbleRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimbleread-speed-reading/id6772210692)

This app presents words one at a time, centered on the screen, to help you read faster and improve focus. It eliminates the need for scrolling and reduces eye strain, making it easier to consume long texts and books.

**Highlights:** Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP), Zero scrolling and reduced eye strain, Import own PDFs, ePubs, and text files, Send articles from the web, Built-in free classic books and Wikipedia articles, Progress tracking and adjustable speed, Focus improvement for ADHD and dyslexia

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomodoro free?

Pomodoro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NimbleRead free?

NimbleRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Pomodoro or NimbleRead have ads?

NimbleRead shows ads; Pomodoro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pomodoro or NimbleRead?

Pomodoro ships an update weekly, and NimbleRead every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pomodoro was updated on October 7, 2026 and NimbleRead on September 24, 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.*