Tomato vs StudyClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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 โ 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 โ "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 โข Full Pomodoro timer โ focus, short break, long break โข Custom durations, intervals and daily goals โข Infinite focus mode โ long-press the clock to count up with no limit โข Tasks with voice dictation and automatic categories โข Daily stats, session count and your focus streak โข Live Activity, Dynamic Island and Home Screen widgets โข A daily reminder at the hour you actually focus best โข Dark mode and a true-black OLED theme โข 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. โข Unlimited AI task breakdown โ never stare at a blank page again โข AI Focus Coach โ reads your real focus history and tells you which hours to protect โข Weekly, monthly and yearly stats, plus an annual contribution heatmap โข Time-of-day analysis โ find the hours your brain actually works โข Always-On Display, custom alarm sounds, vibration control and headphone mode โข 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 โ a task title, or a short summary of your session history for coaching โ 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
StudyClock
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StudyClock is a simple study timer that schedules alarms for your study and break intervals. Set your start and end time, pick a study rhythm, and let StudyClock handle the rest. BUILT-IN STUDY METHODS - Pomodoro Timer: 25 minutes study, 5 minutes break - 50/10 Study Cycle - 45/15 Focus Session - Custom Intervals: set any study and break duration HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your study start and end time 2. Select a method or create your own 3. Hit start โ alarms ring for every study and break period WORKS IN THE BACKGROUND Lock your phone, close the app โ alarms still ring on time. No need to keep the screen on or the app open. StudyClock runs quietly in the background so you can focus without distractions. DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS Whether you're preparing for finals, working through homework, or grinding through a long study session, StudyClock keeps you on rhythm. No to-do lists, no journaling, no social features โ just a reliable timer that tells you when to study and when to rest. Simple. Reliable. Distraction-free. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StudyClock at 13.0 against Tomato's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Tomato sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StudyClock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tomato ships an update every 9 days, StudyClock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tomato | StudyClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 6 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed El Adnani | Veacheslav Kolesnik |
In-app purchases
Tomato
- Tomato+ Lifetime$9.99
StudyClock
- StudyClock$1.991 Month









