Pomodora vs Ravel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodora
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You know that feeling when you sit down to work and suddenly two hours vanished into your phone? Yeah. We built Pomodora to fix that. Pomodora is a focus timer that actually makes you want to lock in. Start a session, put your phone down, and watch a live timer count on your lock screen while you crush whatever you're working on β studying, coding, working out, painting, writing, anything. When you're done, that session becomes a colorful block on your personal timeline. The more you focus, the more your day fills up. It's oddly satisfying. YOUR LOCK SCREEN BECOMES YOUR FOCUS COACH Here's the best part: you never have to open the app to check your timer. Pomodora shows a live countdown right on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Pause, resume, or stop your session from the lock screen. Your phone stays locked. Your focus stays locked in. A TIMELINE THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO DO MORE Every focus session you complete appears as a color-coded block on a beautiful 24-hour timeline. Studying for an exam? See your sessions stack up. Grinding on a project? Watch your timeline fill with deep work. It turns productivity into something visual and motivating β you'll actually want to start another session just to fill the gaps. FEATURES THAT MATTER - ONE-TAP START: Tap the glass timer button and you're in the zone - LIVE ACTIVITY: Real-time timer on your lock screen and Dynamic Island - VISUAL TIMELINE: Your whole day as a scrollable, color-coded 24-hour view - FLEXIBLE TIMER: Count up for open-ended work, count down for classic pomodoro sessions - CUSTOM DURATIONS: Quick 5-minute sprints to 2-hour deep work blocks - CATEGORIES: Tag sessions as work, study, coding, exercise, music, art β whatever you do - SESSION NOTES: Jot down ideas and breakthroughs mid-session - DAILY GOALS: Set focus targets and chase them with a progress ring KNOW WHEN YOU'RE AT YOUR BEST - See your peak focus hours with hourly breakdown charts - Track where your time actually goes across categories - Monitor total focus time, session count, and daily streaks - Discover patterns that help you plan better days LOOKS AS GOOD AS IT WORKS - Three color themes: Vibrant, Pastel, and Greyscale - Light and dark mode that switches seamlessly - Frosted glass aesthetic throughout - Monospaced typography that feels intentional - Satisfying haptic feedback on every tap FOR EVERYONE WHO WANTS THEIR TIME BACK - Students building study habits that actually stick - Professionals protecting deep work from distractions - Developers tracking coding sessions for the week - Athletes timing workouts and recovery blocks - Creatives building daily routines around their craft - Anyone who's tired of wondering where their day went PRICING Free: - 3 daily focus sessions - Vibrant color theme - Full timeline and statistics - Count up and countdown modes Pro (Monthly or Lifetime): - Unlimited sessions - All themes unlocked - Session notes and custom categories - Full history and insights - Shareable productivity summaries Your time is the one thing you can't get back. Pomodora helps you make every minute count β and makes it feel good doing it. Start your first session, lock your phone, and watch your timeline come to life. Privacy Policy: https://damobo.com/pomodora/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@damobo.com
Ravel
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"I need to clean my room." "I should write that report." You knowβbut your body won't move. That's not laziness. The task is just too big, and your brain freezes. Ravel is an ADHD-friendly task app that breaks big, overwhelming tasks into steps so small they take 5 minutes each. Perfect if you: - Can't take the first step because the task feels enormous - Get paralyzed by long to-do lists - Have ADHD traits and struggle with starting and continuing tasks - Just need a "5 minutes only" push to get going Features - AI ravels your task Type "clean my room" and get steps like "grab just one trash bag" and "pick up 3 visible pieces of trash"βso small they feel almost silly. The first step is always easy. That's why you can start. - See only your next step No overwhelming lists. The screen shows exactly one step: the one you're doing now. A 5-minute timer keeps the scope tiny. Nothing to be paralyzed by. - A little celebration after every step Confetti falls each time you finish a step. Small wins stack into momentum. Not feeling a step? Skip it for laterβno guilt. - Everything stays on your device On Apple Intelligence devices, an on-device AI breaks down your tasks; other devices use built-in patterns. Your tasks are never sent to any server. No account needed. - Build confidence with your record Track steps finished today, completed tasks, and your streak. Proof that you CAN move. Pricing Free to use (3 task breakdowns per day). Premium unlocks unlimited breakdowns and removes all ads. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage anytime in App Store settings. Note: Ravel is a task-management aid, not a medical device intended to diagnose or treat ADHD or any condition. Privacy Policy: https://nodence.jp/hodoku-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pomodora at none against Ravel's shown. Ravel's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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. Pomodora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ravel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pomodora ships an update every 2 weeks, Ravel every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pomodora | Ravel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Mayberry | shota hosono |
In-app purchases
Pomodora
- Pomodora Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pomodora Pro Lifetime$9.99
Ravel
- Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Premium (Yearly)$24.991 Year









