Comparison

DynamicTask vs Tomato Hour

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

Head to head
About

DynamicTask

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DynamicTask isn't just another todo list — it's a 4-layer life model that turns your tasks into a clear path forward. —— Why it's different Most todo apps ask "what are you doing today." DynamicTask asks four questions: • Dimensions — how do you frame your life? Default urgent/important matrix, or customize with "purpose vs. material goals," "health / learning / relationships / money," or any lens that fits you • Goals — what do you want to achieve? • Plans — what concrete steps lead to each goal? • Todos — what do you do today? Four layers means your tasks are no longer a chaotic pile — they're a visible path. —— All features unlocked with a membership • **Designed for iOS 26 Dynamic Island**: progress ring on your next todo, Pomodoro countdown — always in view on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Never tab back to the app to see what's next. • Dynamic Island-style bottom capsule navigation; long-press drag to pin or delete • Home Screen Widget: GitHub-style streak heatmap in three sizes • Pomodoro overlay: customizable focus / rest durations, live sync to Live Activity • One-tap sync with the system Reminders app • Automatic iCloud cross-device sync, zero configuration on first launch • Family Sharing supported — share Pro with up to 6 family members (Lifetime tier) • 11 languages, light / dark / auto theme, 11 accent colors plus custom hex • 800+ built-in icon library for plans and todos • Cascade-free deletion: removing a parent keeps its children alive with visual snapshots —— Subscription & Lifetime • 7-day free trial → auto-renews monthly • Monthly: $2.99 / mo • Yearly: $14.99 / yr (~$1.25/mo, save 58%) • Lifetime: $39.99 (includes all future features, breaks even after ~2.7 years) See in-app Settings → Help and the privacy policy linked from the App Store page for full terms. For people who love structure, long-term thinking, and native iOS craftsmanship. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tomato Hour

This productivity app helps you stay focused using a Pomodoro timer that syncs across your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac. It features real-time updates on your devices, including the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, and allows you to track your focus time accurately.

Highlights
  • Real-time sync across iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac
  • Dynamic Island and Lock Screen integration
  • Watch face complications
  • Honest focus time tracking
  • To-dos convert to Pomodoros
  • Strict focus mode without pause
  • Privacy-first design with no servers
Features
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Tomato Hour is a focus timer that spans iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac. Start a pomodoro on your watch, and your iPhone's Dynamic Island and Mac's menu bar follow along. REAL-TIME SYNC ACROSS THREE DEVICES Built on Apple's private CloudKit sync — act on one device, all three follow instantly. No need to pull out your phone: a glance at your wrist or menu bar keeps your focus in sight. DYNAMIC ISLAND & LOCK SCREEN Time remaining shows live in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen, so you always know where you are without opening the app. WATCH FACE COMPLICATIONS Put the countdown right on your watch face. Turn the Digital Crown to scroll through today's focus stats. HONEST FOCUS RECORDS Stretch a pomodoro to 30 minutes and it logs 30 minutes — the time that actually happened, not the time you planned. Grouped by day, with tag breakdowns. TO-DOS BECOME POMODOROS Tap a to-do to start timing. Change what you're working on mid-session without breaking your rhythm. STRICT FOCUS MODE No pause button by default. You get an alert when a pomodoro or break ends — when to move on is up to you. PRIVACY FIRST No account, no servers of ours. Every record lives on your own devices and in your private iCloud database. We cannot see what you're focusing on.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tomato Hour at none against DynamicTask's 3. Tomato Hour also leads on device support and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price there is nothing between them.

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. DynamicTask sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tomato Hour asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DynamicTask versus Tomato Hour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynamicTaskTomato Hour
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
Devices—iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer重庆字梦光年科技有限公司瑞玮 朱

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DynamicTask

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
None

Tomato Hour

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DynamicTask free?
DynamicTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tomato Hour free?
Tomato Hour is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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