Pomo Easy vs MicText
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pomo Easy
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Focus better. No distractions. No subscriptions. Pomo Easy is a clean, beautiful pomodoro timer that helps you stay focused and productive. Based on the proven Pomodoro Technique, it guides you through focused work sessions with refreshing breaks. SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE β’ Classic 25-minute focus sessions β’ 5-minute short breaks β’ 15-minute long breaks after 4 sessions β’ Customize all durations to fit your workflow ALWAYS VISIBLE β’ Live Activity on your Lock Screen β’ Dynamic Island countdown (iPhone 14 Pro+) β’ Apple Watch companion app β’ Home screen widgets BEAUTIFUL DESIGN β’ Clean, distraction-free interface β’ Warm colors for focus, cool colors for breaks β’ Satisfying haptic feedback β’ Dark mode support PRIVACY FIRST β’ No account required β’ No cloud sync β’ No tracking or analytics β’ All data stays on your device ONE-TIME PURCHASE β’ Pay once, own forever β’ No subscriptions β’ No in-app purchases β’ No ads Whether you're studying, working, or creating, Pomo Easy helps you make the most of your time with focused work and intentional breaks.
MicText
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Turn your voice into text on the spot. A new way to transcribe that never sends to the cloud. MicText uses Apple Intelligence to keep all processing entirely on your iPhone. Meetings, lectures, interviews, memos, fleeting ideas - your voice becomes text without ever leaving your device. FOR PEOPLE WHO... - Don't want to entrust their voice recordings to people or cloud services - Want to transcribe while traveling or out of network coverage - Want a simple, intuitive experience like the iOS "Voice Memos" app WHAT IT DOES - Mic recording -> real-time transcription via Apple Intelligence - Organize mode - 1-minute splits, context correction, auto title + summary - 3-dictionary system - register vocabulary, general terms, fillers - Translation tab - 8 languages on-device - Audio / video file import - via Files.app / Photo library - Past transcripts managed in a Library with one-tap share STRENGTHS - Fully offline: recording, transcription, summary, translation all on-device - Apple Intelligence native: no third-party AI - Privacy first: no HealthKit, location, calendar, or contacts required - No subscription, no ads PRICING - Free download with 9 full-featured trial transcriptions (recording and file import) - Continued transcription requires activating a license key; viewing, organizing, exporting, and translating saved sessions stays unlimited - No in-app purchases, no subscription, no ads REQUIREMENTS - Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone (15 Pro / 16 / 17 / Air series) - iOS 26.0 or later - iPhone only (no iPad) PRIVACY All audio processing happens on your iPhone. Recording data and transcribed results never leave the device. Only when you explicitly tap "Share" does anything go outside, and only at your direction. DEVELOPER AICU Inc. (Akihiko SHIRAI). Companion app "Nehan" also available. Enterprise / custom development inquiries: aicu.jp/aidx
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pomo Easy at 17.0 against MicText's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Pomo Easy | MicText |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Strickland | Akihiko SHIRAI |
In-app purchases
Pomo Easy
No in-app purchases
MicText
No in-app purchases









