Comparison

OldTaskManager vs Pomodoro Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OldTaskManager

Features
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# Rediscover the Simplicity of Palm Pilot Task Management Remember when task management was actually simple? We've brought back the beloved Palm Pilot task manager experience for your modern Apple devices. Our app captures the essence of what made Palm Pilot's task system so effective: straightforward priorities, clear categories, and zero bloat. No overwhelming features, no subscription traps, no learning curve – just pure, efficient task management the way it was meant to be. **What you get:** • The classic priority system that actually works • Simple categories to organize your life • Seamless sync across all your iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices • Full support in English and French • A nostalgic UI that respects the original while feeling right at home on modern devices Whether you're a Palm Pilot veteran longing for the good old days or someone tired of overcomplicated productivity apps, you'll find yourself immediately at home. Sometimes the best solution isn't to reinvent the wheel – it's to perfect it. Experience task management that just works. Again.

About

Pomodoro Timer

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
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Tempo Focus is a Pomodoro timer, focus timer, task tracking system, and personal time tracker for protecting your attention and understanding where your time goes. Plan the work that matters, start a focus session, put distracting apps out of reach, and keep a clear record of the time you spend on tasks, study, work, or personal projects. Tempo is designed to feel calm in daily use: simple when you need to begin, detailed when you want to review or adjust your time. Use Tempo to: - Run Pomodoro focus and break sessions - Plan and track tasks inside your focus flow - Start open-ended Stopwatch sessions - Block distracting apps during focus using Apple Screen Time - Choose default blocked apps or use Label Scenarios for different contexts - Organize focus time with labels - Add or edit entries when your day needs correction - Review session history, daily focus time, task time, and longer-term insights - Use Live Activities and Dynamic Island to keep the timer visible while you work Tempo is built for people who want structure without turning focus into another noisy dashboard. It helps you protect the session in front of you, then understand the shape of your time afterward. The free version gives you a strong starting point for focused time. Tempo Pro unlocks deeper control, richer insights, custom labels, and more ways to shape the app around how you work. Learn more at tempofocus.app Terms of Service: https://tempofocus.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://tempofocus.app/privacy

Screenshots

OldTaskManager1 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OldTaskManager at none against Pomodoro Timer's 3. OldTaskManager also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.59 per month. OldTaskManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OldTaskManager ships an update every 5 days, Pomodoro Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OldTaskManager versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOldTaskManagerPomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1O1INStoleru Martin PFA

In-app purchases

None

OldTaskManager

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Tempo Pro Monthly$2.591 Month
  • Tempo Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tempo Focus Pro – Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is OldTaskManager free?
OldTaskManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OldTaskManager or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Neither OldTaskManager nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OldTaskManager or Pomodoro Timer?
OldTaskManager ships an update every 5 days, and Pomodoro Timer fortnightly. Most recently, OldTaskManager was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on September 17, 2026.

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