Zndo vs Softomato
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zndo
This app helps you block distracting applications and build better focus habits through gamified productivity features. Earn points, progress through levels, and track your focus time with detailed analytics. It offers various session types to suit your needs, from standard blocking to deep work.
- Block distracting apps
- Gamified productivity with points and levels
- Multiple focus session types
- Track focus time and productivity metrics
- Global leaderboard
- Privacy-first local data storage
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Transform your digital habits with Zndo - the intelligent focus app that blocks distractions and rewards productive behavior. BLOCK APPS & STAY FOCUSED - Block distracting apps during scheduled focus sessions - Customize which apps to restrict and when - Multiple session types: Standard, Habit, and Deep Work - Reliable blocking using Apple's native technology GAMIFIED PRODUCTIVITY - Earn Flow Points for maintaining focus - Progress through Zen Levels with consistent usage - Progress through the prestigious Ascension Levels - Streak bonuses keep you motivated SMART SESSION TYPES - Standard Sessions: Block apps during specific times - Habit Sessions: Block apps until your to-do list is complete - Deep Work Sessions: Maximum focus with bonus rewards TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Monitor focus time and productivity metrics - Global leaderboard to compete with other users - Detailed analytics on your focus patterns - Privacy-first approach with local data storage PRO FEATURES - Advanced session types (Habit & Deep Work) - 4 Week Historical Screentime Stats - Enhanced Flow Point rewards (+25%) - More than one active session - Full leaderboard access - Ascension Levels Perfect for students, knowledge workers, and anyone seeking to reduce digital distractions and build better focus habits. Start your focus journey today with a free session, then upgrade to Pro for unlimited sessions and advanced features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Softomato
This app offers a gentle and cute approach to time management using the Pomodoro technique. It helps users maintain focus with a simple rhythm of work and break intervals, enhanced by calming sounds and visual themes. Unlock all features with a one-time purchase for a lifetime of ad-free productivity.
- Pomodoro timer with focus, short, and long breaks
- 3 soft themes with cute companions
- 3 calming focus sounds
- Live Activity on Lock Screen
- Gentle phase-end alerts
- Weekly focus statistics
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Softomato is a soft tomato pomodoro timer for gentle, cute focus. Stay with a simple rhythm: focus, short break, repeat — with soft theme companions and calm focus sounds. WHAT YOU GET FREE • Full pomodoro timer (focus, short break, long break) • 3 soft themes with cute companions • 3 focus sounds (rain, waves, cafe) • Live Activity on Lock Screen • Gentle phase-end alerts • Weekly focus stats SOFTOMATO FOREVER (OPTIONAL) One-time unlock for every theme and every focus sound. Pay once. Yours for life. No subscription. No ads. Stay soft. Stay focused.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Zndo at 5.0 against Softomato's 2.0. Zndo also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Zndo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Softomato sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Zndo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zndo has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Zndo ships an update every 8 days, Softomato every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zndo | Softomato |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taylor Matzeller | Weili Ong |
Customer experience
Zndo
Softomato
In-app purchases
Zndo
- Zndo Pro7 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Zndo Pro Subscription$2.991 Month
- Zndo Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Zndo Pro For Life$44.99
Softomato
- Softomato Forever$2.99
