Comparison

Tomato vs StudyClock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tomato

Features
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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 โ€ข Full Pomodoro timer โ€” focus, short break, long break โ€ข Custom durations, intervals and daily goals โ€ข Infinite focus mode โ€” long-press the clock to count up with no limit โ€ข Tasks with voice dictation and automatic categories โ€ข Daily stats, session count and your focus streak โ€ข Live Activity, Dynamic Island and Home Screen widgets โ€ข A daily reminder at the hour you actually focus best โ€ข Dark mode and a true-black OLED theme โ€ข 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. โ€ข Unlimited AI task breakdown โ€” never stare at a blank page again โ€ข AI Focus Coach โ€” reads your real focus history and tells you which hours to protect โ€ข Weekly, monthly and yearly stats, plus an annual contribution heatmap โ€ข Time-of-day analysis โ€” find the hours your brain actually works โ€ข Always-On Display, custom alarm sounds, vibration control and headphone mode โ€ข 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

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StudyClock

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Tomato4 screens
StudyClock2 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Tomato versus StudyClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomatoStudyClock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size53 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed El AdnaniVeacheslav Kolesnik

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tomato

One-time1
  • Tomato+ Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

StudyClock

Subscriptions1
  • StudyClock$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Tomato free?
Tomato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StudyClock free?
StudyClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tomato or StudyClock have ads?
Neither Tomato nor StudyClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tomato or StudyClock?
Tomato ships an update every 9 days, and StudyClock every 6 days. Most recently, Tomato was updated on September 19, 2026 and StudyClock on September 15, 2026.

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