Comparison

Lapodoro vs MyChronoPro

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

Head to head
About

Lapodoro

This app combines a stopwatch with color-coded laps and a Pomodoro timer designed to encourage movement. It features customizable work/move cycles with haptic feedback and background notifications to help users stay on track and build daily streaks.

Highlights
  • Color-coded stopwatch laps
  • Siri shortcuts
  • Work/move cycles with haptic feedback
  • Customizable end time for Pomodoro rounds
  • Background notifications
  • Daily streaks tracking
Features
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Lapodoro is a stopwatch and Pomodoro timer for Apple Watch and iPhone. Two tools for people who lose track of time. STOPWATCH - Tap to start, tap to lap, tap to stop. That's it. - Color-coded laps so you can see yourself slowing down in real time - Siri shortcut for when your hands are busy holding coffee POMODORO TIMER (NEW in 2.0) Built for anyone who sits too long and knows it. - Work/move cycles that actually buzz your wrist until you stand up - Set an end time — it figures out how many rounds fit - Haptic patterns you can't ignore (we made sure) - Background notifications for 12+ hours — it outlasts your focus - Round pips track your progress like a tiny accountability partner - Daily streaks because guilt is a powerful motivator - Siri: "Start Lapodoro" (for maximum laziness) No accounts. No subscriptions. No motivational quotes. Just a timer that tells you to move your body.

About

MyChronoPro

Features
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Track. Analyze. Improve. Review. A finely crafted analog stopwatch application, thoughtfully engineered to prioritize accuracy, clarity, and performance. Whether you’re precisely tracking workouts, optimizing productivity intervals, or simply managing everyday activities, this application delivers a seamless and intuitive user interface, backed by robust features. It also integrates smoothly with Live Activities and the immersive Dynamic Island experience, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging user journey. Features • Precision Stopwatch with large, easy-to-read analog and digital displays. • Live activities and Dynamic Island support for quick access and real-time updates. • Lap Tracking with automatic highlights for fastest and slowest laps. • Export lap times to the clipboard or to a CSV file for easy sharing or use in any data analysis app. • Landscape & Portrait orientation fully supported. • Customizable appearance — choose stopwatch face colors, lap highlight styles, and hand colors. • Enhanced accessibility with VoiceOver labels on key controls. • On iOS 26, the new Liquid Glass tab bar enhances depth and fluidity across the app interface. Privacy Notice This app does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All stopwatch usage — including lap recordings, session history, and preferences — is stored locally on your device. The developer has no access to your data, usage patterns, or any identifiable information. There are: • No user accounts • No analytics or tracking tools • No third-party data sharing • No internet-based data transfers Your privacy is fully respected. What you do with the app stays on your device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lapodoro3 screens
MyChronoPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lapodoro at none against MyChronoPro's 1. MyChronoPro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MyChronoPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lapodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lapodoro ships an update every 10 months, MyChronoPro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Lapodoro versus MyChronoPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapodoroMyChronoPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJazvaLionel Ng

In-app purchases

None

Lapodoro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MyChronoPro

One-time1
  • Premium Icon Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Lapodoro free?
Lapodoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyChronoPro free?
MyChronoPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lapodoro or MyChronoPro have ads?
Neither Lapodoro nor MyChronoPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lapodoro or MyChronoPro?
Lapodoro ships an update every 10 months, and MyChronoPro fortnightly. Most recently, Lapodoro was updated on October 3, 2026 and MyChronoPro on October 12, 2026.

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