Comparison

Pommie vs Silo

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

Head to head
About

Pommie

Enhance concentration and efficiency with a structured time management tool. It divides work into focused intervals followed by short breaks, with longer breaks after a set number of cycles. Customize durations, receive alerts, and control the timer from notifications or Siri.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Audio and visual alerts
  • Configurable work/break durations
  • Interactive notifications
  • Planner view
  • Timer profiles
  • Siri shortcuts
  • Home/Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Increase your focus and boost your productivity by managing your time into strict work and break periods. Focus on a task for 25 minutes then take a 5 minute break. Repeat this three more times, taking a longer 15 minute break before starting the cycle again. Features: • Simple, distraction-free and intuitive interface. • Audio and visual alerts when the next period starts. Over 35 sounds available. • Configurable work and break durations. • Open, pause or stop the timer directly from notifications. • Interactive iOS notifications to view and control the timer. • Planner View shows when Work and Break periods will occur for the next 10 hours. • Use Timer Profiles to configure timer settings for different kinds of task. • Timer Profiles appear in iOS search results. Tap a result to automatically launch the app and change the timer settings. • Siri shortcuts for controlling the timer, getting its status and selecting a Timer Profile. • Shortcuts run in the background without opening the app. A custom, animated, response view shows the current timer status. • Customise which timer status information is included in the response displayed/spoken by Siri. • Use Pommie shortcuts in Apple's Shortcuts app to control Pommie. Background execution is supported. • Manage shortcuts in Pommie's settings screen, the Shortcuts app, or in the Siri & Search section of Apple's Settings app. • Home Screen Widgets to quickly view and control the timer. • Lock Screen Widgets to quickly view the timer. • External display support showing a custom screen-filling view of the timer. • iPad multitasking. • iPad external keyboard shortcuts to control the timer. • Dynamic Text and VoiceOver for the visually impaired. • Handoff the timer to or from Pommie running on another iOS or Mac device. • Independent Apple Watch app, including complications, with its own timer. For more information see https://hacknicity.com/pommie The Pomodoro Technique® is a registered trademark by Francesco Cirillo. Pommie is not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by the Pomodoro Technique® or Francesco Cirillo.

About

Silo

This app provides a distraction-free Pomodoro timer specifically designed for Apple Watch. It uses subtle haptic feedback to guide focus and break sessions, helping users stay on track without auditory alerts. Ideal for quiet environments, it supports task management and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch native design
  • Discreet haptic alerts
  • Focus and break cycles
  • Adjustable timer intervals
  • Distraction-free operation
  • Task management and reminders (Pro)
  • Focus stats tracking (Pro)
Features
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Silo is a Pomodoro-style focus timer built for Apple Watch and iPhone. It uses subtle wrist haptics to guide focus and break sessions without loud alerts, distracting notifications, or constant phone checking. Perfect for students, people with ADHD, deep-work professionals, and anyone who wants a calmer way to stay on track. Silo is especially powerful on Apple Watch: a tap on your wrist tells you when to focus, when to take a break, and when to return. It’s ideal for libraries, offices, meetings, and anywhere silence matters. “To add something to your daily life without intrusion or complication—that’s what the Apple Watch is about, and this app does a great job of that.” — Apple WatchCast Podcast FEATURES • Apple Watch-first focus timer • Pomodoro-style focus and break sessions • Gentle haptic alerts on your wrist • Adjustable timer intervals on Apple Watch and iPhone • Pause and resume anytime • Quiet, distraction-free design • Great for silent environments • Works great with Airplane Mode SILO PRO • Apple Watch Complications • Plan your day with tasks and reminders • Assign tasks to focus sessions • Mark tasks complete • Custom focus presets • Track daily and weekly focus stats • iCloud sync for tasks and stats Support: support@silofocus.com Terms: silofocus.com/terms Privacy: silofocus.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pommie4 screens
Silo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pommie at 4.5 against Silo's 3.4. Pommie also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 38%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Silo's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Pommie costs $3.99 and Silo $1.99 up front. Silo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pommie asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pommie holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pommie has 88 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Pommie's written reviews are positive against 38% of Silo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pommie ships an update monthly, Silo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pommie versus Silo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPommieSilo
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (88 ratings) — better3.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews — better37.7% of reviews
Number of ratings88 — better10
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeoff HackworthRainbox Studio

Customer experience

Pommie

All ratings88 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative10.3%

Silo

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative44.2%

Bugs and requests

Pommie

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • iPad widget doesn't work
  • Sound not working for some users
  • Apple Watch app crashes on launch
  • Inconsistent sync between devices
  • Auto-start of next session can be disruptive
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  • Watch notifications out of sync with iPhone
  • Drains watch battery for some users
  • Timer continues past end without interaction
  • Apple Watch app errors and reinstallation issues
  • Terrible compatibility with Apple Watch and iMac
  • No tracking or analysis of sessions
  • No progress tracking or goals
  • Limited number of work periods
  • No desktop app synchronization
  • No handoff between devices
  • No data/records of past cycles
  • Watch notifications out of sync
  • No watch complication (older reviews)
  • Limited timer lengths and rounds
  • No pie chart of time per task
  • No option to switch tasks in widget
  • No chronometer option
  • No white noise/ticking sound option
  • No sound when app is in background
  • No dynamic island or live widget support
  • No iCloud sync for timers
  • No manual start period option
  • No color customization for timers

Requested features

28 requests
  • Sound persistence like a timer
  • Real-time sync between watch and phone timers
  • Support for dynamic island and live widgets
  • Automatic iCloud sync for timers
  • White noise/ticking sound option
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  • Metronome sound option
  • Manual start option for next session
  • Color customization for timer parts and status bars
  • Data for time spent on each timer profile
  • Tabulation of pomodoros achieved daily
  • Tracking of pomodoros from the watch
  • More styles and easier access to profiles
  • Dial for setting work duration on the main screen
  • Chronometer as an option
  • Progress tracking and pomodoro goals
  • Pie chart of time per task
  • Option to switch between tasks in the widget
  • Count sessions (e.g., 4/4 = 1 Session)
  • Ability to rewind time by dragging backwards
  • Ability to change individual round times
  • Smaller durations for discreet tasks or custom values for timer lengths
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Handoff between phone, Apple Watch, and Mac app
  • Record or data of cycles done in the past or current day
  • Sync Apple Watch notifications with iPhone
  • Desktop application synchronization
  • Watch complication support

Silo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pommie

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Silo

Subscriptions1
  • SILO Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$2.99

Questions

Is Pommie free?
Pommie costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Silo free?
Silo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pommie or Silo?
Pommie is rated higher. Pommie averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Silo averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.
Do Pommie or Silo have ads?
Neither Pommie nor Silo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pommie or Silo?
Pommie ships an update monthly, and Silo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pommie was updated on October 6, 2026 and Silo on October 7, 2026.

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