ShieldSMS vs Pomodoro Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShieldSMS
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ShieldSMS scans incoming SMS messages in real time and automatically blocks unwanted advertising and scam messages. Get rid of unnecessary messages on your phone with simple setup, powerful filtering, and a smart rule system. Key features: Real-time spam detection and automatic blocking Blacklist and whitelist management Quarantine suspicious messages and detailed reporting Number-based blocking & keyword filters Contacts-friendly — won't accidentally affect contacts in your phone book Privacy and performance: Data privacy is prioritized with on-device filtering; battery and performance optimizations have been implemented.
Pomodoro Timer
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Pomart turns your focus time into timeless art. A Pomodoro timer unlike any other: every completed focus session reveals a masterpiece on your canvas, brushstroke by brushstroke. Stay off your phone, finish your session, and add a world-famous artwork to your personal gallery. HOW IT WORKS • Pick what you're working on — Study, Work, or Reading • Set your focus duration and repeats to build your perfect plan • Focus. Your canvas fills in as the timer counts down • Complete the session and the artwork is yours to keep WHY POMART? Most productivity apps punish distraction. Pomart rewards presence. Watching a painting come to life while you work makes deep focus something you actually look forward to — a habit that sticks because it feels like collecting art, not chasing numbers. FEATURES • Pomodoro focus timer — customizable durations, repeats and daily plans • Living canvas — each session reveals a masterpiece as you focus • Personal art gallery — collect works by Van Gogh, Cézanne and more • Curated collections — unlock new artists and art periods as you progress • Calendar — plan sessions, add notes, and see your whole week at a glance • Statistics — track focus minutes, sessions and streaks over time • Deep Focus mode — extra motivation to stay in the zone • Live Activity — remaining time and your unfolding artwork, right on your Lock Screen • Thoughtful design — a calm, gallery-inspired interface with zero clutter POMART PRO Unlock the complete artwork collection, unlimited gallery space, and every future artist and period — with a free trial to start. Whether you're studying for exams, doing deep work, or building a reading habit, Pomart makes every focused minute feel like it leaves a mark. Because it does. Download Pomart and paint your way to better focus. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/pomart-terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pomartapp/ana-sayfa
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ShieldSMS at none against Pomodoro Timer's shown. ShieldSMS also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. ShieldSMS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ShieldSMS ships an update weekly, Pomodoro Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShieldSMS | Pomodoro Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yasin Karateke | Gurkan Samet Ozturk |
In-app purchases
ShieldSMS
- ShieldSMS Aylık Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- ShieldSMS Yıllık Premium$29.991 Year
- ShieldSMS Ömür Boyu Premium$99.991 Year
Pomodoro Timer
- Pomart Premium Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Pomart Premium Annual$29.991 Year
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