Seidō vs Tomato
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Seidō
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Productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about being present in what you do. Meet Seidō, a beautifully crafted interval timer designed to help you balance deep work with intentional rest. Inspired by the Japanese concept of "Sei-Dō" (Stillness and Motion), this app provides a distraction-free sanctuary for your most important tasks. Whether you are tackling a complex coding project, studying for finals, or finding your creative flow, Seidō adapts to your rhythm. Why choose Seidō? - Pure Minimalist Design: An interface that stays out of your way. No clutter, no noise. Just you and your goals. - Session-Based Focus: Group your focus and break intervals into cohesive sessions. Perfect for ADHD minds or anyone looking for a structured flow. - Custom Intentions: Define what you are working on before you start. Intentionality is the first step toward mastery. - Privacy First: Your data is yours. Seidō works 100% offline with a local database. No accounts, no cloud, no invasive tracking. - Insightful History: Track your daily progress at a glance. Understand how much time you truly dedicate to Work, Study, Wellbeing and more. Features at a Glance: - Quick-start categories (Work, Study, Creative, Wellness, and more). - Adjustable intervals on the fly. - "Hold to Finish" mechanics to avoid accidental session stops. Step away from the chaos. Master your rhythm. Find your flow with Seidō.
Tomato
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You don't have a focus problem. You have a "where do I even start" problem. Type the task you've been avoiding. Tomato's AI breaks it into 25-minute steps — then starts the first one. That's the whole app. Built for ADHD brains and anyone who freezes in front of something big. HOW IT WORKS 1. Type what you're avoiding — "finish my thesis", "do my taxes" 2. Tomato splits it into 3-4 steps you can actually begin 3. Tap once. The timer runs, and a Live Activity keeps it on your Lock Screen Your first 3 AI breakdowns are free. No account, no sign-up. FREE, FOREVER • Full Pomodoro timer — focus, short break, long break • Custom durations, intervals and daily goals • Infinite focus mode — long-press the clock to count up with no limit • Tasks with voice dictation and automatic categories • Daily stats, session count and your focus streak • Live Activity, Dynamic Island and Home Screen widgets • A daily reminder at the hour you actually focus best • Dark mode and a true-black OLED theme • Everything stored on your device. No ads. No trackers. No login. TOMATO+ 7-day free trial, then $4.99/month or $29.99/year. Cancel anytime. • Unlimited AI task breakdown — never stare at a blank page again • AI Focus Coach — reads your real focus history and tells you which hours to protect • Weekly, monthly and yearly stats, plus an annual contribution heatmap • Time-of-day analysis — find the hours your brain actually works • Always-On Display, custom alarm sounds, vibration control and headphone mode • Premium typography (Inter, Space Grotesk, Nunito, Poppins) and custom colour themes WHY TOMATO IS DIFFERENT Every other focus timer assumes you already know what to work on. That assumption is exactly where most people get stuck. Tomato decides the first step for you, then starts it. PRIVACY Your focus history stays on your device, and you can back it up locally whenever you like. AI features send only the text you type — a task title, or a short summary of your session history for coaching — to DeepSeek, our AI processor, which operates from China. Nothing is sold, and nothing is used to identify you. No ads. No trackers. No account required. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Terms: https://mel-adna.github.io/mel-adna-appstore/legal.html#terms Privacy: https://mel-adna.github.io/mel-adna-appstore/legal.html#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seidō at none against Tomato's 1. Seidō also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Tomato's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Tomato sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Seidō asks for nothing beyond the download.
Seidō ships an update every 2 months, Tomato every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Seidō | Tomato |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Fernandez Ramos | Mohamed El Adnani |
In-app purchases
Seidō
No in-app purchases
Tomato
- Tomato+ Lifetime$9.99









