Pomodoro Study vs ShiftPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodoro Study
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A calmer take on the pomodoro technique: real blocks, real breaks β and the next block is always your choice. Calibrate is built for the moment before you begin. The task is big, the hour is open, and starting is the hard part. So you don't start with 25 minutes. You start with three. JUST START Swipe any to-do and you're in β three minutes with it, that's the whole deal. At the checkpoint, you decide: another block, a break, or stop here. Stopping counts. You started. REAL BLOCKS, REAL BREAKS Work in blocks that end with one honest question β how did it go? Breaks get their own clock, and coming back is a choice too. Nothing auto-starts. Nothing runs you. YOUR LOCK SCREEN DOES THE WORK The whole session lives on your Lock Screen and Apple Watch β the countdown, the check-ins, the next-block choice. Your phone stays locked. You never have to open the app. EMPTY YOUR HEAD FIRST Brain-dump every loose thing into one list for today. Spaces keep work, home and health apart, so today stays short. Every to-do gets a day β or waits, without nagging you. AN HONEST WEEK, NOT A SCORE The weekly recap shows what actually happened β facts, never grades. No streaks, no scores. Miss a day, nothing breaks. WHO IT'S FOR Students in long study sessions. ADHD brains β the app never punishes a wandered mind, it just asks kindly. Anyone who's tried blockers and streak apps and wants something gentler. Calibrate helps you notice. It never notices for you. Focus sessions, to-dos, spaces, lists and keeping track are free β all of it, unlimited. Calibrate Plus adds the long view: your weekly recap, your sharpest hours, and every day you turned up. Monthly, or one purchase that's yours for good. Privacy policy: https://usecalibrate.app/privacy.html Terms of use: https://usecalibrate.app/terms.html
ShiftPilot
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ShiftPilot turns your work schedule into clear numbers. Plan shifts in seconds, track your hours, and always know what your next paycheck should look like β before it arrives. BUILT FOR SHIFT WORKERS Nurses, drivers, warehouse teams, baristas, security staff, hospitality crews, factory workers β if your weeks never look the same, ShiftPilot keeps them under control. PLAN SHIFTS FAST β’ A clean calendar made for irregular schedules β’ Reusable shift templates and short shift codes for one-tap entry β’ Repeat patterns for rotating rosters β’ Reminders so you never miss a shift SCAN YOUR ROSTER Point your camera at a printed schedule and ShiftPilot reads it and turns it into shifts. Recognition runs entirely on your iPhone β your photos are never uploaded anywhere. KNOW YOUR PAY β’ Hourly rates per employer, with overtime, night, weekend, and holiday supplements β’ A running estimate of your earnings for the month β’ Payday overview: see what's coming and when β’ Track payments you've received and compare against your estimate Every figure is an estimate based on the rates and rules you enter β your payslip is always the authoritative source. ShiftPilot is a planning tool, not an accountant. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS β’ Everything is stored on your device β’ No account, no registration, no email required β’ No ads, no tracking, no third-party SDKs, no analytics β’ Optional iCloud sync (Pro) uses your own iCloud β we can't see your data AT A GLANCE Home Screen widgets show your next shift and your month so far without opening the app. FREE AND PRO The free version includes 1 employer, 15 shifts per month, and the core features. ShiftPilot Pro unlocks: β’ Unlimited employers and shifts β’ iCloud sync between your devices β’ All widgets and Pro features ShiftPilot Pro: β¬4.99/month, β¬29.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase of β¬69.99. Prices may vary by region and are always shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and are managed in your Apple Account settings. Whether you're juggling two jobs, working nights, or just want proof your overtime adds up, ShiftPilot gives you the one thing every shift worker deserves: certainty about your time and your money. Privacy Policy: https://shiftpilot-legal.pages.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://shiftpilot-legal.pages.dev/terms
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Verdict
Pomodoro Study and ShiftPilot are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Pomodoro Study sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ShiftPilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pomodoro Study | ShiftPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mujaheth Mohammad | Piciriga Vasile |
In-app purchases
Pomodoro Study
- Calibrate Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
- Calibrate Plus Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$79.99
ShiftPilot
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- ShiftPilot Pro Lifetime$59.99
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