Papertone vs Pommy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Papertone
This app offers a nostalgic note-taking experience with a retro iOS aesthetic. It features skeuomorphic textures and physical notebook elements for a charming interface. Easily create, search, and manage your notes with a focus on simplicity and elegance.
- Skeuomorphic textures
- Lined paper backgrounds
- Retro Apple-style interface
- Hidden settings shortcut
- Note import/export
- Time format options
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Papertone is a simple, elegant note-taking app inspired by the golden era of iOS — complete with skeuomorphic textures, lined paper backgrounds, and nostalgic charm. Everything is built to feel like a physical notebook — soft shadows, realistic textures, and a retro Apple-style interface. Here's what you need to know: • Tap the + button in the top-right corner to create a new note. • Need to find something? Pull down on your notes list to reveal the search bar. • Tap to edit button to make changes on the note. • Don't forget, first line of the note will be the title. • Want to access settings? Tap the "Notes" header 5 times — it's a hidden shortcut to keep the interface clean. From the settings menu, you can: • Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats • Import or export your notes • Delete all notes (careful, this can't be undone) Just open and start writing — no distractions, no complexity. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pommy
This app employs the Pomodoro Technique to enhance focus and productivity through timed work and break intervals. It offers features like Lock Screen Live Activities for session tracking, app blocking, and customizable soundscapes to create an optimal work environment.
- Pomodoro Technique timer
- Lock Screen Live Activities
- Distracting app blocking
- Calming soundscapes
- Session tracking
- Customizable experience
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Pommy uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you focus, take breaks, and stay productive. Track your sessions with Live Activities right from your Lock Screen. Block distracting apps and customize your experience with calming soundscapes. Perfect for anyone who wants to work smarter and recharge better. Start your focus journey with Pommy today! Privacy Policy: https://pommyfocus.notion.site/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pommy at Free against Papertone's $1.99. Pommy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Papertone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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
Pommy is free to download; Papertone costs $1.99 up front. Pommy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Papertone asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Papertone against 5.0 for Pommy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Papertone's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pommy's.
| Parameter | Papertone | Pommy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #200 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YUSUF SAHAN TARHAN | João Franco |
Customer experience
Papertone
Pommy
In-app purchases
Papertone
No in-app purchases
Pommy
- Pommy Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Pommy Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Pommy Pro$9.99
