Comparison

Pommy vs When

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Lock Screen Live Activities
  • Distracting app blocking
  • Calming soundscapes
  • Session tracking
  • Customizable experience
Features
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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/

About

When

This app helps you remember important dates and track recurring tasks. It offers timeline views for upcoming events and 'last time' tracking for past activities. Organize items with categories, add notes, and use widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Timeline view for upcoming events
  • Track recurring tasks
  • Expiry and renewal date tracking
  • Birthday and anniversary reminders
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Organize with categories and icons
  • Add notes and attachments
Features
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When did you last do it? When: Then & Next helps you remember the dates that are easy to forget — when you last changed the water filter, when your passport expires, when your next dentist visit is due, or when an important birthday is coming up. Everything is organized around two simple views: TIMELINE See what's coming next. Upcoming tasks, expirations and important occasions appear together in one clear timeline. LAST TIME See how long it's been since you last did something — whether that's getting a haircut, servicing the air conditioner, cleaning your camera sensor or changing a password. TRACK IT YOUR WAY Repeat Track things you do more than once. Simply remember when you last did something, or add a schedule if you want to know when it's due again. Expiry Keep track of passports, visas, insurance, warranties, deadlines and anything else with an expiration or renewal date. Occasion Remember birthdays, anniversaries and other important yearly dates, with age and anniversary tracking where applicable. WIDGETS Keep important dates and tasks visible without opening the app. - Home Screen widgets for upcoming events and things you've done before - Lock Screen widgets for the things you want to keep an eye on throughout the day FEATURES - See exactly how long ago something happened - See what's coming up in one timeline - Track recurring tasks with or without a schedule - Track expirations and renewal dates - Remember birthdays and anniversaries - Set reminders before important dates - Keep a history of recurring activities - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Organize items with categories and icons - Add notes and attachments - Multiple accent themes - Light and dark mode No complicated calendars. No streaks. No gamification. Just the answer to a simple question: When? FREE OR PRO When Free - Track up to 5 items - Repeat, Expiry and Occasion items - Basic reminders - Timeline and Last Time views - Default When theme When Pro - Unlimited items - Full history - Multiple and custom reminders - Home Screen widgets - Lock Screen widgets - Notes and attachments - Custom categories - All color themes - Access to future Pro features Upgrade with a monthly or yearly subscription, or unlock When Pro with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Terms: https://when-mauve.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

Pommy4 screens
When4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: When at none against Pommy's 3. Pommy's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Pommy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. When asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pommy ships an update every 5 days, When every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pommy versus When: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPommyWhen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoão FrancoAndras Varga

Customer experience

Pommy

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

When

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pommy

Subscriptions2
  • Pommy Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pommy Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pommy Pro$9.99
None

When

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pommy free?
Pommy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is When free?
When is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pommy or When have ads?
Neither Pommy nor When shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pommy or When?
Pommy ships an update every 5 days, and When every 3 days. Most recently, Pommy was updated on October 15, 2026 and When on October 5, 2026.

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