Comparison

Tomato vs Fried

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

Head to head
About

Tomato

Features
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Spend less time scrolling and more time living. Tomato is a screen time and focus app that helps you cut distractions, build better habits, and stay in control of your day. Choose the apps that distract you, set a daily limit, schedule times when you want them blocked, or start a Focus Timer when you need to lock in. As your screen time increases, your tomato changes, giving you a simple visual reminder to step away and use your time more intentionally. FEATURES • Block distracting apps • Set a daily screen time limit • Schedule blocking times • Use the Focus Timer for distraction-free sessions • Track your progress over time • See which selected apps use the most time • Build healthier habits with simple check-ins • Stay motivated with your visual tomato companion Whether you’re studying, working, reading, or just trying to spend less time on your phone, Tomato gives you simple tools to stay focused and make your time count. Tomato uses Apple’s Screen Time tools to help you manage selected apps while keeping your activity private. Some features require a Tomato Premium subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: [https://sites.google.com/view/tomato-screen-time-privacy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/tomato-screen-time-privacy/home) Terms of Use: [https://sites.google.com/view/tomato-screen-time-terms/home](https://sites.google.com/view/tomato-screen-time-terms/home)

About

Fried

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting daily limits. It offers focus sessions, smart scheduling, and insights into your screen time habits, all while keeping a playful companion happy.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set daily limits
  • Focus sessions
  • Smart schedules
  • Screen time insights
  • Focus companion
Features
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Stop losing hours to your phone. Fried is a playful screen time control app that helps you spend less time scrolling and more time living. Block distracting apps, set limits that actually stick, and keep Pebble happy while you stay focused. Less scrolling. More life. What you get: • Block distracting apps before they steal your attention • Daily limits that help you spend less time on your phone • Focus sessions for work, school, studying, and deep work • Smart schedules for bedtime, mornings, and daily routines • Gentle reminders before you go over your limits • Screen time insights to track your progress • Pebble, your tiny focus companion, who reacts to your habits PRIVATE & SECURE Fried uses Apple's Screen Time API to block apps and manage screen time directly on your device. Your data stays on your device and is never sold or shared. Some features require a subscription. Terms of Service: https://app.notion.com/p/Terms-of-Service-382e65a7343180e9a443da1aeb2abf9b?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Fried-Privacy-Policy-382e65a7343180a48fd7d604ca50fe82?source=copy_link

Screenshots

Tomato4 screens
Fried4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fried at every 3 days against Tomato's every 10 days. Tomato's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Tomato sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Fried sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tomato ships an update every 10 days, Fried every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tomato versus Fried: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomatoFried
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGalton MaCarter Clark

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tomato

Subscriptions2
  • Tomato Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Tomato Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Fried

Subscriptions2
  • Fried Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Fried Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Tomato free?
Tomato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fried free?
Fried is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tomato or Fried have ads?
Neither Tomato nor Fried shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tomato or Fried?
Tomato ships an update every 10 days, and Fried every 3 days. Most recently, Tomato was updated on October 17, 2026 and Fried on October 21, 2026.

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