Comparison

Pommie vs use

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

use

Access a variety of shared mobility options, including e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, e-scooters, and cars, all through a single smartphone application. Easily find, book, and unlock vehicles for flexible and sustainable travel.

Highlights
  • Multiple vehicle types (e-bike, e-cargo bike, e-scooter, car)
  • Real-time vehicle availability
  • Easy booking and unlocking
  • Navigation to vehicles
  • Sustainable transportation options
  • Flexible rental periods
  • Minute-by-minute billing
Features
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Entdecke die Vielfalt der Mobilität mit der use Mobility App Mit der use Mobility App hast du alle Sharing-Angebote direkt auf deinem Smartphone – einfach, flexibel und nachhaltig. Egal, ob du ein E-Bike für eine schnelle Fahrt durch die Stadt, ein E-Lastenrad für größere Transporte, einen E-Roller für eine kurze Erledigung oder ein Auto für längere Strecken benötigst – die use-App ist dein digitaler Schlüssel zu unserem vielfältigen Fuhrpark. UNSERE FEATURES IM ÜBERBLICK: • Vielseitige Auswahl an Fahrzeugen: E-Bike, E-Lastenrad, E-Roller oder Auto – wähle das Fahrzeug, das am besten zu deinem Bedarf passt. • Einfache Nutzung: Alle Sharing-Angebote stehen dir in nur wenigen Klicks zur Verfügung. Wähle dein Fahrzeug und entsperre es direkt über die App. • Fahrzeuge in deiner Nähe finden: Die App zeigt dir alle verfügbaren Fahrzeuge in Echtzeit an und ermöglicht eine einfache Reservierung und Navigation zum Fahrzeug. • Nachhaltig unterwegs: Setze auf umweltfreundliche Verkehrsmittel und trage aktiv zur Reduzierung des CO₂-Ausstoßes bei. • Flexibel und mobil: Unsere Fahrzeuge stehen dir rund um die Uhr zur Verfügung. Egal, ob für die spontane Nutzung oder die geplante Reise – du hast die Wahl. • Mietpreise in der App: Abgerechnet wird nach der Buchung die tatsächlich gefahrene Strecke und die tatsächlich gebuchte Zeit – minutengenau. SO FUNKTIONIERT’S: Anmelden: Erstelle in der App einen neuen Account und melde dich bequem zum Sharing-Angebot an. Fahrzeuge mit der App buchen: Wähle dein Wunschfahrzeug über die use Mobility App, entsperre es und starte deine Fahrt. WARUM USE MOBILITY? Die use Mobility App vereint alle Sharing-Angebote in einer einzigen App und bietet dir maximale Flexibilität und Unabhängigkeit in deinem Alltag. Für kurze Fahrten in der Stadt oder längere Ausflüge – use Mobility macht nachhaltige und kostengünstige Mobilität einfach. Jetzt herunterladen und die Vielfalt der Mobilität erleben. _____________ Die use App funktioniert auf Basis der AZOWO Mobility Cloud

Screenshots

Pommie4 screens
use4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pommie at 78% against use's 0%. Pommie also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). use's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

use is free to download; Pommie costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pommie ships an update monthly, use every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pommie versus use: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPommieuse
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeoff HackworthAZOWO GmbH

Customer experience

Pommie

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

use

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

use

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pommie

No in-app purchases

None

use

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pommie free?
Pommie costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is use free?
use is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pommie or use have ads?
Neither Pommie nor use shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pommie or use?
Pommie ships an update monthly, and use every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pommie was updated on September 23, 2026 and use on August 2, 2026.

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