Tomatoro vs Apsis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Tomatoro
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Tomatoro is a focus timer built around the Pomodoro Technique β designed for people who take their deep work seriously. Whether you're studying, coding, writing, or just trying to stay off your phone, Tomatoro keeps you in the zone with smart timers, beautiful environments, and zero subscriptions. --- STAY FOCUSED, YOUR WAY β’ Classic Pomodoro: 25-minute focus blocks with short and long breaks β’ Deep Focus mode: Extended sessions for serious, uninterrupted work β’ Creative Flow: Flexible sessions designed for writing and creative projects β’ Commitment Mode: Blocks pause, skip, and stop while a session is active β no excuses --- LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN β’ Live Activities with Dynamic Island support β see your timer without unlocking your phone β’ Lock screen widgets that update in real time β’ StandBy support: beautiful full-screen timer on your bedside table β’ Apple Watch companion: start, stop, and check your sessions from your wrist --- PREMIUM FEATURES (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) β’ Focus Environments: Immersive visual themes β Zen Garden, Rainy Library, Retro Office β’ Concentration Sounds: 6 ambient soundscapes β Rain, Ocean Waves, Forest Rain, River, and more β’ Advanced Statistics: Weekly charts, streaks, and detailed session history β’ Alternative App Icons: Choose the look that fits your style β’ Timer Profiles: Pre-configured setups for Deep Work, Light Study, and Creative Flow β’ StandBy Themes: Match your nightstand aesthetic No subscription. Pay once, own it forever. --- BUILT FOR FOCUS NERDS Tomatoro tracks your sessions, breaks, and daily streaks so you always know how productive you've been. The app speaks English and Spanish β switch languages without leaving the app. Compatible with iPhone and Apple Watch. Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
Apsis
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Apsis is not just another to-do list or Pomodoro timer. It turns one task into a quiet focus voyage, helps you protect the session, and saves every completed effort as a planet in your personal galaxy. When you know what you need to do but cannot start, choose one destination in Apsis. Add a task fast, place timed work on todayβs timeline, and launch a focused session without building a complicated productivity system. Key features - Fast task capture for todayβs work - Timeline view for timed tasks and calendar events - Pomodoro and custom focus timers - Calendar events that can become tasks - Local reminders and launch notifications - Completed task and focus session logs - Planet and galaxy records after completion - Soundscapes for quiet deep work - Home Screen widget and shareable completion cards Deep Space subscription features - Screen Time based app blocking during focus - AI Launch Control for tasks and calendar events - Notification actions for upcoming sessions - Planet discovery after every completed voyage - Deeper focus protection and routine settings Apsis is built for people who want to finish real work: - Students preparing for exams or study blocks - Writers, makers, freelancers, and solo builders - Anyone who gets pulled away by social apps, short-form video, or messages - People who want tasks, calendar, focus timer, app blocker, and logs in one calm app - Users who prefer a quiet ritual over a noisy productivity dashboard You can start free with tasks, basic focus voyages, and completion records. Deep Space adds calendar integration, AI launch guidance, and distraction blocking when you want stronger protection. Screen Time based app blocking requires your explicit iOS permission. Calendar features only use events you choose to allow. Subscriptions are billed through your App Store account and can be managed or canceled in Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy : https://app.notion.com/p/mindtouch/Apsis-Privacy-Policy-37b7610c206b801291c2c52dda6d27e2?source=copy_link Terms of Service : https://mindtouch.notion.site/Apsis-Terms-of-Service-37b7610c206b806c81f4ecabd83435cd?source=copy_link
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tomatoro at 16.6 against Apsis's 18.6. 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. Tomatoro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Apsis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Tomatoro | Apsis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rene Durazo | Seungrae Cho |
In-app purchases
Tomatoro
- Small Tip$1.99
- Tomatoro Pro$4.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
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- Large Tip$9.99
Apsis
- deepspace monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- deepspace annual subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Apsis Lifetime Pass$59.99









