Comparison

Chromeo vs Murova

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

Murova

Features
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Murova is a calm, offline-first Pomodoro timer that helps you work in focused sessions and actually rest between them. Start a focus block, take a break, repeat and build a streak you can see. Your countdown stays live on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, so you always know the time left without reopening the app. WORK IN SESSIONS • Classic Pomodoro (25/5), Deep Work (52/17), or your own custom intervals • Build sequences of focus, short breaks, and long breaks that fit how you work • Auto-continue to the next phase, with a gentle chime and haptics LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND • See and control the timer right from the Dynamic Island • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show your current session and stats at a glance SEE YOUR MOMENTUM • Daily streak, total sessions, and focus time • A year-long activity heatmap • Detailed history with custom date ranges FOCUS SOUNDSCAPES • Rain, waves, café, forest, fire, and white noise • Keeps playing in the background while you focus PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Offline-first, no account, no servers, no tracking • Your sessions, stats, and settings never leave your device MUROVA PRO Unlock everything with a one-time Lifetime purchase or a monthly subscription: • Detailed statistics & history with custom date ranges • All ambient sounds and white noise • Custom intervals and saved profiles • Custom accent colors The timer, widgets, Live Activity, today's stats, and the activity heatmap are free, forever. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Murova Pro is available as a monthly auto-renewable subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. The monthly subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tasty-adasaurus-c8c.notion.site/Murova-Privacy-Policy-375e953879078041878bfb473b89db57 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Ambient sounds by community contributors.

Screenshots

Chromeo4 screens
Murova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chromeo at every 2 days against Murova's fortnightly. Chromeo also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). 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 Murova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chromeo ships an update every 2 days, Murova fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Chromeo versus Murova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChromeoMurova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeemu LehtoUladzislau Zakharo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chromeo

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

Murova

Subscriptions1
  • Murova Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Murova Pro - Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Chromeo free?
Chromeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Murova free?
Murova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chromeo or Murova have ads?
Neither Chromeo nor Murova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chromeo or Murova?
Chromeo ships an update every 2 days, and Murova fortnightly. Most recently, Chromeo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Murova on November 5, 2026.

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