# Flat Tomato (Time Management) vs Pomo Up

The clearest difference is rating: Pomo Up at 4.9 against Flat Tomato (Time Management)'s 4.6. Flat Tomato (Time Management)'s advantage is ratings volume (522 vs 40) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flat Tomato (Time Management) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pomo Up sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomo Up holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flat Tomato (Time Management) has 522 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Flat Tomato (Time Management)'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Pomo Up's.

Flat Tomato (Time Management) ships an update fortnightly, Pomo Up every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flat Tomato (Time Management) | Pomo Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-tomato-time-management/id719462746/reviews) | **[4.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-up-pomodoro-timer/id6469688331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **522** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 122 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [健 卜](https://appshunter.io/developer/719462749) | [Manjun Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675637283) |

## What reviewers say

### Flat Tomato (Time Management)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-tomato-time-management/id719462746)

This app helps users improve productivity by minimizing distractions and tracking time spent on various activities. It offers integrations with popular services and is available on multiple Apple devices. Users can access premium features through subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Time tracking for activities, Distraction blocking, Integration with Todoist and Evernote, Apple Watch Complications, Task management (Mac version), Statistics and reporting

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium Subscription | $2.49 | per year |
| One Month Pro Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| POMO Tier1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| POMO Tier2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| POMO Tier3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| One Year Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Perpetual Pro Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Aesthetic design
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for productivity
- 👍 Integrates well with other apps
- 🚀 Effective time management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Syncing problems with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Todoist integration not working
- Pomodoro points not syncing properly
- Inability to change theme or clock face
- Notifications not working as expected
- Crashes when trying to access statistics

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize timer lengths
- Better integration with Todoist
- Desktop app for cross-device sync
- More themes and customization options
- Improved Apple Watch app functionality


### Pomo Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-up-pomodoro-timer/id6469688331)

Enhance concentration and manage your time effectively with a focus timer that helps reduce distractions and build better habits. Track progress, get gentle nudges, and connect with others for accountability.

**Highlights:** Focus Report visualization, App Blocker, Focus Assistant nudges, Community Leaderboard, Picture-in-Picture mode, Focus with Friends feature, Home Screen Widget

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PomoUp Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| PomoUp Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PomoUp: Screen Time for Focus | $4.99 | per month |
| PomoUp Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| PomoUp Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| PomoUp Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| PomoUp Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| PomoUp Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for focus
- 👍 Helps with studies
- 👍 Minimalistic design
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Tracks time well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Premium features are expensive
- 👎 Some features locked behind paywall
- 👎 Can't edit tags
- 👎 No option to expand widgets
- 👎 Basic functions only for premium

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find widgets
- Widgets not expandable
- Cannot edit entries
- Cannot edit tags
- Data not syncing between iPad and iPhone

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app
- Expandable widgets
- Edit tag names and colors
- Chime sound after sessions/breaks
- Simple calendar and task writer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flat Tomato (Time Management) free?

Flat Tomato (Time Management) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pomo Up free?

Pomo Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flat Tomato (Time Management) or Pomo Up?

Pomo Up is rated higher. Flat Tomato (Time Management) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Pomo Up averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.

### Do Flat Tomato (Time Management) or Pomo Up have ads?

Neither Flat Tomato (Time Management) nor Pomo Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flat Tomato (Time Management) or Pomo Up?

Flat Tomato (Time Management) ships an update fortnightly, and Pomo Up every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flat Tomato (Time Management) was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pomo Up on October 27, 2026.

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