# DayTrace vs Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Pomodoro Timer at 5.0 against DayTrace's 4.5. Pomodoro Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). DayTrace's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayTrace sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.59 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of DayTrace's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pomodoro Timer's.

DayTrace ships an update every 5 days, Pomodoro Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayTrace | Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daytrace-habit-tracker/id6748657665/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-tempo-focus/id6758786811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eugenio Keller Puente](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566330284) | [Stoleru Martin PFA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875023114) |

## What reviewers say

### DayTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daytrace-habit-tracker/id6748657665)

Build positive habits, track wellness, and achieve goals with AI-powered setup and journaling. Share progress with friends and visualize your journey with insightful statistics and widgets.

**Highlights:** AI-powered tracker creation, Habit, event, timer, and health tracking, Journaling with progress reflection, Friend challenges and shared trackers, Streak tracking and performance insights, Apple Health integration, Home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daytrace Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| DayTrace Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| DayTrace Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| DayTrace Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daytrace Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-tempo-focus/id6758786811)

This app combines a focus timer, break reminders, and app blocking to help you build better work and study habits. Track your progress and stay on schedule with structured focus sessions.

**Highlights:** Focus and break sessions, App blocking via Screen Time, Pomodoro cycles, Session labeling, Productivity insights, Session reminders

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tempo Pro Monthly | $2.59 | per month |
| Tempo Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Tempo Focus Pro – Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayTrace free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DayTrace or Pomodoro Timer?

Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. DayTrace averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do DayTrace or Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither DayTrace nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayTrace or Pomodoro Timer?

DayTrace ships an update every 5 days, and Pomodoro Timer fortnightly. Most recently, DayTrace was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 22, 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.*