WorkLapse vs PiPomo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WorkLapse
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WorkLapse records your work sessions as timelapse videos. 【Features】 ◆ Timelapse Recording Automatically convert your work sessions into timelapse videos. Review hours of work in just minutes. ◆ Pomodoro Mode Built-in Pomodoro technique support with 25-minute work sessions and 5-minute breaks. Get notified when it's time to switch. Work and break durations are customizable. ◆ Continuous Mode Record continuously without breaks when you prefer to work at your own pace. ◆ Timelapse Editing Adjust playback speed of recorded videos. Compress to a specific duration or set a speed multiplier. ◆ Easy Sharing Save completed videos to your photo library or share on social media. 【Perfect for】 ・Anyone who wants to document their work ・Students and professionals reviewing their study/work sessions ・Content creators sharing work videos on social media ・Anyone practicing the Pomodoro technique Transform your hard work into beautiful timelapse videos.
PiPomo
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Always see the time. Stay in the zone. Read while you work. PiPomo puts a beautiful clock, focus timer, or teleprompter in a floating Picture-in-Picture window, so you never lose track of time, your session, or your script, even while using other apps. FOCUS • Time blocks - name a duration, then chain them into routines • Sequences like Pomodoro ×4, with optional looping • App blocking: block distracting apps per time block with Screen Time • Focus PiP: keep the session timer floating over any app • Live Activities and Dynamic Island: see remaining time on your Lock Screen • Sound and flash when a block is about to end • Optional notifications when a time block finishes • Pause, resume, and full-screen session view • Optional type-to-confirm before stopping a sequence early • Siri Shortcuts to start or stop a sequence without opening the app ALWAYS-ON CLOCK • Floating PiP clock stays visible over any app • Clock, stopwatch, and countdown modes • Sound and flash near the end of a countdown • Optional push notifications when countdown ends • Full-screen mode for a clean, distraction-free view BUILT-IN TELEPROMPTER • Write, edit, and auto-scroll your script • Adjust font size, scroll speed, alignment, and start delay • Continuous scroll to loop the script • Mirror mode for physical teleprompter glass • Import text from photos with OCR • Save and reuse scripts from history MAKE IT YOURS • Choose text colors and background styles • 12/24-hour time and optional milliseconds • Light and dark themes • English and Vietnamese • Haptic feedback and notification controls MINIMAL. READABLE. PREMIUM. Designed with a calm, focused interface: no clutter, just what you need on screen. PiPomo Pro unlocks stopwatch and countdown, extra focus sequences, OCR import, fullscreen mode, full color and background customization, Live Activities, and priority support. Perfect for presenters, content creators, streamers, teachers, and anyone who needs time, focus, or notes always within reach. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WorkLapse at none against PiPomo's 3. 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
Both are free to download. PiPomo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WorkLapse asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | WorkLapse | PiPomo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kohei Kuroda | Vinh Vo |
In-app purchases
WorkLapse
No in-app purchases
PiPomo
- Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Annual3 Days trial$1.991 Year
- PiPrompt Lifetime$2.99







