Comparison

Pomodoro vs Scroll Ladder

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro

This app offers a distraction-free Pomodoro timer to enhance focus. It features customizable durations for work and breaks, automatic cycles, and live activity updates. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with flexible settings and visual themes.

Highlights
  • Flexible Pomodoro and break durations
  • Automatic work/break cycles
  • Live Activities and Lock Screen updates
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Customizable color themes
  • Gentle sound cues and haptic feedback
Features
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No ads. Free forever. A clean, distraction-free Pomodoro timer designed to help you focus without getting in your way. Why you’ll love it • No ads, no paywalls — focus without interruptions. • Free forever — all features included. Core features • Flexible durations Pomodoro: 15–60 min Break: 1–10 min Long Break: 5–30 min • Automatic cycles Long Break every N Pomodoros (choose 2–8). The cycle repeats automatically until you stop it. • Simple, safe controls Start / Pause / Stop / Restart with confirmation to prevent accidental resets. • Live Activities Track the current session and remaining time directly on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while the timer is running. • Home Screen widgets Keep your focus visible at a glance without opening the app. • Ongoing notifications See your active session and remaining time while the timer is running. • Sound cues A gentle ting after Pomodoro and Break sessions, plus a short alarm when Long Break starts. • Color themes Choose from 20 carefully curated backgrounds. Changes apply instantly. • Haptic feedback Subtle, precise vibrations for satisfying adjustments (device-dependent). How it works Example (Every 2): Pomodoro → Break → Pomodoro → Break → Long Break → repeat Example (Every 4): Pomodoro → Break ×4 → Long Break → repeat The cycle continues until you press Stop. Notes • Enable notifications to receive session alerts and Live Activity updates. • Live Activities and widgets are active only while the timer is running. • Haptic feedback may vary depending on device settings. Focus better with a Pomodoro timer that’s simple, powerful, ad-free, and free — forever.

About

Scroll Ladder

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Stop opening distracting apps on autopilot. Scroll Ladder adds a small, growing challenge before you can open the apps and websites you choose. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose apps or websites to protect. Block them immediately or set a daily free allowance. 2. When access is blocked, choose math, squats, jumping jacks, or an optional paid skip. 3. Finish the current step to open a timed access window. Return to your app when you're ready. THE LADDER GROWS WITH YOU Your first unlock today takes 1 math question or 5 movement reps. The second takes 2 questions or 6 reps. Each later unlock adds one more. Optional paid skips also follow the daily step and display Apple's localized price before purchase. The ladder resets each day. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Pick math any time, including when you can't use the camera. • Squats and jumping jacks are counted on your iPhone using the front camera. • Choose a 15, 20, 30, 45, or 60-minute access window. • Review earned opens and moments you chose to walk away in History. • Share a private daily recap that does not reveal protected-app names. • Unlock before editing, pausing, or removing an enabled ladder. Scroll Ladder requires a subscription, introductory trial, or lifetime purchase after onboarding. Optional paid skips are separate consumable purchases that each open one access window. Subscription plans renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. PRIVACY Your protected app selections and activity history stay on your iPhone. Camera frames are analyzed on device and aren't saved or uploaded. No account is required. Screen Time authorization is required to protect apps and websites. You can revoke it in iOS Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://www.moonscape.party/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.moonscape.party/privacy

Screenshots

Pomodoro4 screens
Scroll Ladder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro at none against Scroll Ladder's 2. Pomodoro also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Scroll Ladder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Scroll Ladder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro ships an update every 3 weeks, Scroll Ladder every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pomodoro versus Scroll Ladder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoroScroll Ladder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurodjon SattorovAleksandr Popov

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Scroll Ladder

Subscriptions1
  • Scroll Ladder Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Scroll Ladder Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro free?
Pomodoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scroll Ladder free?
Scroll Ladder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro or Scroll Ladder have ads?
Pomodoro shows ads; Scroll Ladder does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro or Scroll Ladder?
Pomodoro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scroll Ladder every 10 days. Most recently, Pomodoro was updated on October 22, 2026 and Scroll Ladder on October 22, 2026.

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