Comparison

Simple Read Later vs Pomica

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

Head to head
About

Simple Read Later

Features
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Save with one tap, summarize automatically with Apple Intelligence. A simple bookmarking app to save and manage articles you want to read later. No sign-up, no login. Everything stays on your device. ■ Key Features ・One-Tap Save Save instantly from Safari, X, news apps, and anywhere else through the standard Share menu. ・AI-Powered Summaries Powered by Apple Intelligence, your saved articles are summarized right on your device. Quickly grasp the key points when you come back to read. ・Privacy First Articles and summaries are all stored on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Your personal reading list stays right where it belongs — with you. ■ Who It's For ・People who find more interesting articles on X or news apps than they can read in the moment ・Anyone who wants to catch up on saved articles during a commute or before bed ・Anyone looking for a simple "place to keep articles" without extra logins or sync setup ・Anyone who wants to unify bookmarks scattered across different apps into one place ■ Pro Plan (Subscription) All core features remain available for free. Upgrading to Pro unlocks: ・Premium themes to customize your reading view (Dark, Sepia, Paper White, and more) ・Removal of in-app ads ■ Requirements ・The AI summary feature requires an Apple Intelligence-compatible device (On unsupported devices, the app still works as a simple read-later article manager) ■ Terms of Use & Privacy Policy ・Terms of Use (EULA): https://hiyoko.app/en/apps/simple-read-later/terms ・Privacy Policy: https://hiyoko.app/en/apps/simple-read-later/privacy Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. You can cancel anytime via "Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions" on iOS. For feedback or bug reports, please reach out via "Settings > Contact Us" inside the app.

About

Pomica

Features
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Pomica is a customizable Pomodoro timer that lets you focus with your favorite images, colors, and number fonts. Choose a photo or illustration, crop it into a square, and turn it into your own timer design. The live number timer runs separately from the image, keeping time clear while preserving your chosen look. MAKE IT YOURS • Create an original timer with any image • Crop images inside the app • Choose a number font • Change timer colors and designs • Save your designs for quick access STAY FOCUSED • Set work and break durations • Manage tasks from the timer screen • Automatically record work and break time • Add long breaks where you need them • Turn countdown sounds on or off Build a timer that fits your style and make daily focus easier to continue. Some features require an in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Simple Read Later4 screens
Pomica4 screens

Verdict

The call

Simple Read Later and Pomica are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Read Later sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pomica sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Simple Read Later versus Pomica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Read LaterPomica
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerhitoshi yokomizoSota Ninomiya

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Read Later

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Pomica

One-time1
  • PomoRoom PRO$4.99

Questions

Is Simple Read Later free?
Simple Read Later is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomica free?
Pomica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Read Later or Pomica have ads?
Both Simple Read Later and Pomica show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Read Later or Pomica?
Simple Read Later ships an update weekly, and Pomica weekly. Most recently, Simple Read Later was updated on September 9, 2026 and Pomica on September 17, 2026.

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