Comparison

Wasted vs Tomato

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

Head to head
About

Wasted

Features
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Every other screen time app blocks you. Wasted just makes you aware. You don't need another wall between you and your phone β€” you've tapped "Ignore" on Screen Time limits a hundred times. Wasted is different. It's a nudger, not a blocker. Pick the apps you waste time on (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X…), set a reminder interval, and the moment you go over, Wasted calls you out β€” with a personality you actually feel. MEET YOUR 5 ARCHETYPES Choose who nudges you. Each one delivers the same wake-up call in a completely different voice: β€’ Minimalist β€” clean, stoic, no drama. Just the facts. β€’ Satirist β€” sarcastic and funny. The friend who roasts you with love. β€’ Philosopher β€” reflective and thought-provoking. Makes you actually think. β€’ Moralist β€” serious and guilt-driven. No sugar-coating. β€’ Provocateur β€” aggressive and confrontational. For when you need a slap, not a tap. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that eat your time. 2. Set how long is "too long." 3. Keep scrolling β€” Wasted lets you. But the second you cross the line, your archetype fires a notification. Still scrolling? It nudges again, every interval, until you stop. No blocking. No friction wall. No forcing. Just awareness, sharp enough to break the trance. 100% PRIVATE β€” BY DESIGN β€’ No account. No sign-up. No email. β€’ No cloud. No sync. Nothing leaves your phone. β€’ No analytics. No tracking. No data selling. No ads. Wasted uses Apple's official Screen Time (DeviceActivity) framework and runs entirely on-device. What you do on your phone stays on your phone. FREE FOREVER β€’ Track up to 2 apps β€’ All 5 archetypes included β€’ Full monitoring and notifications GO PRO (14-day free trial) β€’ Track up to 5 apps β€’ The full message library for every archetype (endless variety) β€’ Create your own custom archetypes β€” write the voice that gets through to YOU $4.99/month or $29.49/year (save ~50%). Same 14-day free trial on both. WHO IT'S FOR If native Screen Time limits never stuck, if app blockers feel like punishment, and if you'd rather be reminded than restricted β€” Wasted is built for you. Awareness-based self-control for people who want a tool with a personality, not another sterile productivity app. Stop doom-scrolling. Start noticing. Download Wasted. β€” Privacy: Wasted collects no data. There is no account and nothing is transmitted off your device. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage in Settings.

About

Tomato

Features
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Spend less time scrolling and more time living. Tomato is a screen time and focus app that helps you cut distractions, build better habits, and stay in control of your day. Choose the apps that distract you, set a daily limit, schedule times when you want them blocked, or start a Focus Timer when you need to lock in. As your screen time increases, your tomato changes, giving you a simple visual reminder to step away and use your time more intentionally. FEATURES β€’ Block distracting apps β€’ Set a daily screen time limit β€’ Schedule blocking times β€’ Use the Focus Timer for distraction-free sessions β€’ Track your progress over time β€’ See which selected apps use the most time β€’ Build healthier habits with simple check-ins β€’ Stay motivated with your visual tomato companion Whether you’re studying, working, reading, or just trying to spend less time on your phone, Tomato gives you simple tools to stay focused and make your time count. Tomato uses Apple’s Screen Time tools to help you manage selected apps while keeping your activity private. Some features require a Tomato Premium subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: [https://sites.google.com/view/tomato-screen-time-privacy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/tomato-screen-time-privacy/home) Terms of Use: [https://sites.google.com/view/tomato-screen-time-terms/home](https://sites.google.com/view/tomato-screen-time-terms/home)

Screenshots

Wasted3 screens
Tomato4 screens

Verdict

The call

Wasted and Tomato are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Wasted sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tomato sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wasted ships an update every 2 weeks, Tomato every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Wasted versus Tomato: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWastedTomato
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.417.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSrisagaan SrirasaGalton Ma

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wasted

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$29.491 Year
2 purchases

Tomato

Subscriptions2
  • Tomato Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Tomato Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Wasted free?
Wasted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tomato free?
Tomato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wasted or Tomato have ads?
Neither Wasted nor Tomato shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wasted or Tomato?
Wasted ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tomato every 10 days. Most recently, Wasted was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tomato on October 1, 2026.

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