# Simple Pomodoros vs DayRoot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Pomodoros at none against DayRoot's 2. Simple Pomodoros also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). DayRoot's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayRoot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Simple Pomodoros asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simple Pomodoros against 5.0 for DayRoot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Simple Pomodoros ships an update daily, DayRoot every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Pomodoros | DayRoot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoros/id6748863535/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayroot/id6789836051/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oscar hernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825549378) | [Tony Pisarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789836053) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Pomodoros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoros/id6748863535)

Boost your productivity with timed focus sessions and short breaks. Track your progress with smart statistics and customizable themes. Stay focused with a dedicated mode and sync your tasks across devices.

**Highlights:** One-tap focus session start, Customizable session and break lengths, Animated themes, Daily, weekly, and monthly statistics, Task list with progress tracking, Focus Mode, Widgets and Apple Watch companion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DayRoot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayroot/id6789836051)

This app plans your day backward from your arrival time, considering live traffic and your calendar. It provides gentle reminders to get ready and a precise moment to leave, ensuring you arrive calmly and on time. The app learns your habits to adjust timings and offers a unique timeline for your entire day.

**Highlights:** Backward day planning, Live traffic integration, Calendar event syncing, Adaptive buffer learning, Calm arrival notifications, Daily timeline visualization

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayRoot Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| DayRoot Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Pomodoros free?

Simple Pomodoros is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DayRoot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Pomodoros or DayRoot?

Simple Pomodoros and DayRoot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Simple Pomodoros or DayRoot have ads?

Neither Simple Pomodoros nor DayRoot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Pomodoros or DayRoot?

Simple Pomodoros ships an update daily, and DayRoot every 6 weeks. Most recently, Simple Pomodoros was updated on October 30, 2026 and DayRoot on October 31, 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.*