# PomoRing vs Solace

The clearest difference is price: Solace at Free against PomoRing's $0.99. PomoRing's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Solace is free to download; PomoRing costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | PomoRing | Solace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solace-stay-focused/id6762177137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [远魁 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884181435) | [Levon Malkhasian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893245761) |

## What reviewers say

### PomoRing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomoring/id6760386979)

This standalone timer app helps you stay focused with timed work sessions and smart breaks. Track your progress, build habits with streaks, and integrate mindfulness minutes with HealthKit. Designed for ease of use on your wrist.

**Highlights:** Animated circular progress ring, 25-minute focus sessions with smart breaks, Haptic alerts for session completion, Daily and weekly focus statistics, HealthKit integration for mindfulness minutes, Standalone operation without iPhone, Customizable work and break durations

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Solace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solace-stay-focused/id6762177137)

This app removes willpower from focus sessions by requiring a physical NFC tag scan to start and end. It leverages system-level blocking for apps, websites, and adult content, and prevents its own deletion during active sessions. Optional alarms also require an NFC scan to dismiss.

**Highlights:** NFC-locked focus sessions, System-level app and website blocking, Optional NFC-gated alarms, Multiple focus modes, On-device processing, no cloud, Focus statistics tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PomoRing free?

PomoRing costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solace free?

Solace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PomoRing or Solace have ads?

Neither PomoRing nor Solace shows ads.

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