Comparison

hack.todo vs PomPomodoro

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

Head to head
About

hack.todo

Features
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> hack.todo --help Type commands. Manage your tasks. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” CORE COMMANDS: add task - register a task ls - list all tasks done (id) - mark as complete undone (id) - reopen a task rm (id) - purge from vault clean - purge all completed help - show all commands (recommended) โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” // PRO - one-time purchase Available via the unlock command. - 5 terminal themes - Multiple user profiles (switch between work, personal, and more) - Adjustable typing speed

About

PomPomodoro

Features
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Turn your to-do list into done. PomPomodoro is a beautifully simple focus timer built around the Pomodoro Technique โ€” one of the most effective, well-loved time management methods for getting real work done. THE POMODORO METHOD, DONE RIGHT Work in focused sprints, then take a real break. That's it. By breaking your day into short, manageable Focus and Rest phases, PomPomodoro replaces the pressure of "getting everything done" with a simple question: can I focus for just one more sprint? For many people, that shift โ€” from an overwhelming task list to one small timer โ€” is the difference between staring at a screen and actually starting. BUILT WITH ADHD AND NEURODIVERGENT MINDS IN MIND Traditional time management tools often assume a kind of sustained focus that doesn't come naturally to everyone. PomPomodoro is different. Its short, structured bursts and built-in breaks give your brain the clear starts, clear stops, and permission to rest that many people with ADHD and other attention differences say they need. It's not a cure or a substitute for professional support โ€” but for many neurodivergent users, a visible, ticking timer genuinely makes starting easier and staying on track more automatic. DESIGNED TO GET OUT OF YOUR WAY โ€ข Simple gestures โ€” tap to start or pause, swipe to skip or reset, no fiddly menus โ€ข Fully customizable Focus and Rest durations โ€ข Clean, distraction-free themes to match your mood โ€ข Live Activities โ€” watch your timer count down from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island โ€ข Smart notifications when each phase ends, with one-tap actions to start the next โ€ข A quick, skippable tutorial so you're up and running in seconds GO PRO FOR EVEN DEEPER FOCUS โ€ข Autoplay โ€” automatically move from Focus to Rest and back, no taps required โ€ข App Blocking โ€” block distracting apps for the length of your Focus session, powered by Screen Time โ€ข Every premium theme, unlocked Whether you're a student cramming for exams, a developer in deep work, or someone who's tried every productivity app and given up โ€” PomPomodoro asks for just 25 minutes. Start your first Pomodoro today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

hack.todo3 screens
PomPomodoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PomPomodoro at 18.2 against hack.todo's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. hack.todo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PomPomodoro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
hack.todo versus PomPomodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterhack.todoPomPomodoro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.118.2 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerryo hashimotoAlexander Smith

In-app purchases

1 purchases

hack.todo

One-time1
  • hack.todo Premium$1.99
2 purchases

PomPomodoro

Subscriptions1
  • PomPomodoro Pro$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • PomPomodoro Pro Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is hack.todo free?
hack.todo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PomPomodoro free?
PomPomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do hack.todo or PomPomodoro have ads?
Neither hack.todo nor PomPomodoro shows ads.

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