Comparison

Chromeo vs BugMe

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

Head to head
About

Chromeo

Features
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Chromeo is a visual Pomodoro timer built for creative work. Instead of only watching numbers count down, you see time unfold visually. A spiral closes.
 A ring fills.
 A maze resolves.
 A cube shifts. You observe time passing. Time is set through touch.
Haptic feedback makes adjustments feel physical and precise.
You can edit the timer even while it is running. Sessions are meant to adapt to your workflow, not lock you into it. Chromeo is fast to use.
Open, set, start. No setup screens, no friction. It works well for: • Deep creative work
 • Writing, design, development
 • Study sessions
 • Time blocking
 • ADHD and neurodivergent users
 • Anyone who prefers to feel time instead of reading it Different tasks can have different visual styles.
Focus can look different depending on what you are doing. Designed for the Senses • Beautiful 3D parallax visuals
 • Minimal, clean UI
 • Fast and reliable performance
 • Haptic precision control By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BugMe

This app provides persistent, escalating reminders designed to help users complete tasks. It features smart timing, quiet hours, and an AI breakdown for vague tasks, making it ideal for those with ADHD or anyone struggling with their to-do list.

Highlights
  • Escalating reminder tiers
  • Smart timing for notifications
  • AI task breakdown
  • Calendar and streak heatmap
  • Time blindness widget
  • Pick-For-Me mode
Features
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Most reminder apps ping you once and shrug. BugMe doesn't. BugMe is the persistent, escalating reminder app built for ADHD brains — and anyone whose to-do list keeps losing the fight. Notifications start gentle, then get progressively harder to ignore, so the thing actually gets done. Reasonable. Relentless. On your side. WHY IT WORKS • Escalating nudges — five tiers from a friendly tap to "okay we need to talk" • Smart timing — nudges land when you can act, not while you're asleep • Quiet hours — set your boundaries; BugMe respects them • AI breakdown — paste a vague task, get clear next steps • Calendar + 90-day heatmap to see your week and your streak • Mascots, themes, and a dashboard built to feel like a friend, not a manager BUILT FOR ADHD, USEFUL FOR EVERYONE • Time blindness widget so "later" stops being a black hole • Pick-For-Me mode for when you can't decide where to start • Streak tracking that celebrates progress without punishing slip-ups FREE FOREVER • Up to 5 reminders, push notifications, three escalation tiers, AI breakdown (limited) PRO — $7.99/MONTH • Unlimited reminders, all five tiers • Daily morning + evening digests • Random nudges, custom categories, themes • Priority support PRIVACY FIRST Your reminders are yours. No ads, no data sales, encryption for everything sensitive. Built by PileUp Digital. Questions or feedback? contact@trybugme.com SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS BugMe Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks all Pro features. - BugMe Pro (Monthly): $7.99 per month - BugMe Pro (Annual): $59.99 per year (equivalent to $5.00 per month) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://trybugme.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://trybugme.com/privacy

Screenshots

Chromeo4 screens
BugMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chromeo at every 2 days against BugMe's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chromeo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and BugMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chromeo ships an update every 2 days, BugMe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Chromeo versus BugMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChromeoBugMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeemu LehtoPileUp Digital LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chromeo

One-time2
  • Chromeo Pro -50%$1.99
  • Chromeo Pro$3.99
2 purchases

BugMe

Subscriptions2
  • BugMe Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • BugMe Pro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Chromeo free?
Chromeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BugMe free?
BugMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chromeo or BugMe have ads?
Neither Chromeo nor BugMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chromeo or BugMe?
Chromeo ships an update every 2 days, and BugMe every 6 weeks. Most recently, Chromeo was updated on September 7, 2026 and BugMe on September 9, 2026.

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