Tomato vs Tomato Dial
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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 ā 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 ā "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 ā focus, short break, long break ⢠Custom durations, intervals and daily goals ⢠Infinite focus mode ā 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 ā never stare at a blank page again ⢠AI Focus Coach ā 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 ā 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 ā a task title, or a short summary of your session history for coaching ā 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
Tomato Dial
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Start focusing without setting up projects, tasks, or complicated routines. Turn the tomato dial, choose any duration from 1 to 60 minutes, and release to begin the countdown automatically. Tomato Dial brings the feel of a classic mechanical Pomodoro timer to iPhone and iPad. Its dimensional dial, continuous turning gesture, haptic feedback, and optional ticking sound make it easy to settle into study, work, or deep-focus sessions. Features: ⢠Turn the tomato dial to choose 1ā60 minutes ⢠Automatic countdown after you release the dial ⢠Clear dimensional minute markings ⢠Haptic feedback at minute and five-minute intervals ⢠Pause, resume, or reset whenever you need ⢠Optional ticking and completion sounds ⢠Seven visual tomato themes No account. No ads. Works offline. Your preferences stay on your device, and the app does not collect personal data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tomato Dial at none against Tomato's 1. Tomato's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tomato sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tomato Dial asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tomato | Tomato Dial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed El Adnani | ēå¤ å“ |
In-app purchases
Tomato
- Tomato+ Lifetime$9.99
Tomato Dial
No in-app purchases









