# Pommie vs Silo

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.

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.

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.

Pommie ships an update monthly, Silo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pommie | Silo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-pomodoro-timer/id933199616/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silo-focus-and-study-timer/id1086491369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 37.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geoff Hackworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/463855590) | [Rainbox Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086491368) |

## What reviewers say

### Pommie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommie-pomodoro-timer/id933199616)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- ⌚️ Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscriptions
- 🚫 No data gathering
- 🚀 Works independently on Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 iPad widget doesn't work
- 🐛 Sound not working for some users
- 🐛 Watch app crashes on launch for some
- 🐛 Inconsistent sync between devices
- 🐛 Auto-start of next session can be disruptive

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Silo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silo-focus-and-study-timer/id1086491369)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SILO Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*