Comparison

RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer vs bubbles

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

Head to head
About

RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer

Features
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RidgeFocus helps you start faster, stay on task, and build a focus routine you can actually keep. Designed for study sessions, deep work, and ADHD-friendly structure. Core features - Pomodoro focus, short break, and long break cycles - Simple timer controls with pause, skip, and reset - Weekly goals, streaks, and daily progress stats - Themes, haptics, and notifications when sessions end Premium (one-time purchase) - Unlimited daily sessions - Custom durations and premium focus modes - Full session history with reflections - Ambient sounds, reminders, widgets, and calendar integrations - Rewards, challenges, and richer stats No account required. Works offline, with optional iCloud sync.

About

bubbles

Features
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Capture your thoughts at the speed of light. Most note-taking apps are cluttered, slow, and get in your way. bubbles is different. Designed for zero-friction, it’s the fastest way to turn a passing thought into a permanent record or an actionable reminder. No menus, no complex folders—just you and your ideas. EFFORTLESS SPEED Open the app and start writing immediately. bubbles is built for those who need to capture information instantly. Whether it's a sudden spark of genius or a quick task, bubbles ensures you never lose a thought again. INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION Stop manually scheduling your life. With built-in local intelligence, bubbles understands your context. Mention a time or a date, and the app will automatically suggest and create reminders for you. It’s like having a personal assistant that reads between the lines. TRUE PRIVACY: ZERO-KNOWLEDGE Your thoughts are yours alone. Bubbles is built on a "Zero-Knowledge" architecture. End-to-End Encryption (E2EE): Every note, AI chat, and reminder is encrypted on your device using your iCloud Keychain. Only You Have the Keys: Not even we can read your data. Your privacy isn't just a feature; it’s our foundation. Secure Sync: Experience seamless synchronization across your devices with the peace of mind that your data is invisible to the cloud. SMART AI CONVERSATIONS Need to dig deeper into a note? Engage in private AI conversations directly within your thoughts. Refine ideas, summarize long notes, or brainstorm—all protected by the same military-grade encryption that guards your notes. KEY FEATURES: Instant Capture: The fastest "Write" experience on iOS. Automatic Reminders: Context-aware task creation. Private AI: Secure, on-demand intelligence. iCloud Sync: Your notes, everywhere, always encrypted. Minimalist Design: No clutter, just focus. Experience the future of note-taking. Experience bubbles. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.appbubbles.lat/eula

Screenshots

RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer4 screens
bubbles4 screens

Verdict

The call

RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer and bubbles are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and bubbles sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer versus bubbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRidgeFocus Pomodoro Timerbubbles
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichel NguyenLat Ware Company

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer

One-time1
  • Ridge Focus Premium$3.99
1 purchases

bubbles

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer free?
RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bubbles free?
bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer or bubbles have ads?
Neither RidgeFocus Pomodoro Timer nor bubbles shows ads.

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