PopChunk vs Tempo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PopChunk
Break down large goals into manageable, bite-sized tasks to overcome overwhelm and achieve more. This app simplifies goal setting by chunking down objectives into the smallest actionable steps, making them easier to accomplish. It includes a tutorial, task favoriting, and reminder features.
- Chunking down large goals
- Task management
- Goal simplification
- Task favoriting
- Reminders
- Tutorial included
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Made for ADHD brains. When a task feels too big to start, PopChunk breaks it into pieces small enough that starting is easy — then makes finishing feel great. Big goal? Overwhelmed? Just chunk it down. Keep splitting any task into smaller steps until the first one feels effortless. Check it off, get a satisfying pop, and feel the momentum build as you climb toward your goal. Designed for ADHD and neurodivergent minds — and anyone who gets overwhelmed or stuck in task paralysis. • Break any goal into unlimited nested subtasks • Check off tasks for a satisfying, dopamine-friendly pop • Level up as you go deeper and get more done • Due dates, reminders, and a calendar to stay on track • Simple, calm, and built to help you actually start Stop staring at the mountain. Chunk it down, check it off, and climb.
Tempo
Effortlessly start focus sessions and track your progress with a simple, one-tap timer. Utilize preset or custom durations for focused work and smart breaks, with live updates to keep you on track. Designed for deep work and building consistent study habits.
- One-tap start/pause/stop
- Preset and custom focus/break durations
- Live Activities and notifications
- Daily, weekly, and lifetime stats
- Subtle haptic feedback
- Distraction-free UI
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Study faster with a simple, one‑tap study timer. Tempo makes it effortless to start a focus session, take smart breaks, and see your progress build every day. Why students, staff and creators love Tempo ONE-TAP Open the app, press play, and you’re focusing - no setup needed. POMODORO Classic presets built in: 25/5, 15/3 - or create your own focus + break durations. PROGRESS See Today, This Week, and All-time - sessions, focus time, breaks, and break time. STAY IN FLOW Live Activities on the Lock Screen, notifications, and gentle haptics keep you on schedule. DEEP WORK Designed with a clean, distraction‑free UI so it’s easier to start (and finish) sessions. Perfect for - Studying for exams, finals and certifications - Homework, reading, and problem sets - Deep work, writing, coding, and creative practice Features - One‑tap start / pause / stop - Preset library + custom presets (set focus & break minutes) - Live Activities & notifications for focus and break timers - Daily, weekly, and lifetime stats - Subtle haptic feedback - iPhone optimized; dark UI that looks great day or night Build a habit of focused study and work - one session at a time. Download Tempo and start your first 25‑minute session now. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PopChunk at 17 against Tempo's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. PopChunk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tempo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PopChunk against 5.0 for Tempo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | PopChunk | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Koontz | ANDREI MESINA |
Customer experience
PopChunk
Tempo
In-app purchases
PopChunk
- Unlimited$2.95
Tempo
- Tempo Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$0.497 Days
- Tempo Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Tempo Pro - Annual$7.991 Year
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- Tempo Pro - Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Tempo Pro - Lifetime$24.99
