Serious Sync Issues Between Mac and iOS
I’m extremely disappointed with the synchronization reliability between the Mac and iOS versions.
I enabled the option to sync data to Calendar, but the data never appeared in my calendar. Even worse, the data inside the Flow app itself became inconsistent — I originally had three records for today, but now only the middle one remains.
There are also serious timer synchronization problems. The timer can keep running on the Mac app while the iOS notification is still active, but the iOS app itself shows no active timer at all. This makes the whole tracking system unreliable.
Another confusing design choice is requiring tags for break time. Breaks are not related to my work categories, so forcing users to categorize rest periods adds unnecessary friction.
The core idea of the app is productivity tracking, but inaccurate syncing and inconsistent timer states make it difficult to trust the data. Please prioritize fixing synchronization and reconsider the break tagging workflow.
I enabled the option to sync data to Calendar, but the data never appeared in my calendar. Even worse, the data inside the Flow app itself became inconsistent — I originally had three records for today, but now only the middle one remains.
There are also serious timer synchronization problems. The timer can keep running on the Mac app while the iOS notification is still active, but the iOS app itself shows no active timer at all. This makes the whole tracking system unreliable.
Another confusing design choice is requiring tags for break time. Breaks are not related to my work categories, so forcing users to categorize rest periods adds unnecessary friction.
The core idea of the app is productivity tracking, but inaccurate syncing and inconsistent timer states make it difficult to trust the data. Please prioritize fixing synchronization and reconsider the break tagging workflow.
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Mehr Konzentration beim Lernen
Ich nutze die App täglich beim Lernen und sie hilft mir enorm dabei, konzentriert zu bleiben und mich nicht ständig ablenken zu lassen. Die 25 Minuten Timer motivieren mich, fokussiert an meiner Arbeit dranzubleiben, anstatt mich von jeder Kleinigkeit aus dem Konzept bringen zu lassen. Gleichzeitig erinnert mich die App daran, regelmäßige Pausen einzulegen. Besonders dann, wenn ich völlig in meine Arbeit vertieft bin. Ein wirklich tolles Tool, das ich zu 100% weiterempfehlen kann! :)
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Good
A bit pricey but it’s simple and helps me stay productive. I hope it stays this way and doesn’t turn into bloated corporatized garbage over the years like so many of these types of apps do…
Please fix desync
update:
Down from 3 to 1 star.
it just gets worse. I dont even have timer sync enabled to try help it work consistently.
missing sessions, 1 hour sessions coming up as like 57 minutes??
i dont get it … I actually hate I paid for this
old review:
Ill start the timer and a live activity starts but 20 minutes will pass and ill realise the actual timer hasn’t started at all.
Down from 3 to 1 star.
it just gets worse. I dont even have timer sync enabled to try help it work consistently.
missing sessions, 1 hour sessions coming up as like 57 minutes??
i dont get it … I actually hate I paid for this
old review:
Ill start the timer and a live activity starts but 20 minutes will pass and ill realise the actual timer hasn’t started at all.
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Please enable alerts when app open on watch!
Great app with just the right amount of features to help you focus. My only issue is, I wish the app still alerted you to the end of a session when it’s open on Watch! I use it on my watch to avoid picking up my phone, but because of the watch’s automatic wake system, if I have it open and happen to turn my wrist to where it wakes, the alert won’t go off (I guess the app assumes I’m looking at my watch, but I’m not). This makes me miss the ends of sessions a lot. Otherwise great app!
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Best distraction-free focus app!
The Pomodoro really helps me stay on tasks and not burn out with interval breaks. I've used the Flow app for several years as my go-to Pomodoro timer, and it is perfect. Its easy to set up and has a great looking design.
The free-version has been free from pop-ups and ads -no distractions, yay! The paid version ($2.99/mo) has some useful features or you can pay $39.99/once to buy it for life. And its nice to have that option if it works for someone.
I totally recommend Flow ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The free-version has been free from pop-ups and ads -no distractions, yay! The paid version ($2.99/mo) has some useful features or you can pay $39.99/once to buy it for life. And its nice to have that option if it works for someone.
I totally recommend Flow ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Excellent, minimal, and easy
Not a lot gets in the way of using this app. Strong recommend.
Just Flow into deep work.
If you want a genuinely useful focus timer, with a clean and unbloated tool to keep you locked into deep work, flow is the best option out there.
closing unexpectedly
First of all thanks, it’s a great app. I’ve tried dozens of pomodoro timer apps and all of them were either much more complicated than a pomodoro timer needs to be, or almost totally behind a very expensive paywall. I really love this one, simple and clean, and also iCloud sync with my iPhone which is really useful.
Just one issue, I’ve been using this app for the past 5-6 months, at first it used to work just fine. Now it’s been around a month or so that it keeps closing unexpectedly. It only happens when it’s only in menu bar, having its window open prevents that. I mean it’s not a big problem but a little bit annoying.
Just one issue, I’ve been using this app for the past 5-6 months, at first it used to work just fine. Now it’s been around a month or so that it keeps closing unexpectedly. It only happens when it’s only in menu bar, having its window open prevents that. I mean it’s not a big problem but a little bit annoying.
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Exactly what I needed
This app is simple and does exactly what I need from a pomodoro timer. I love that it's not too complex and that it doesn't hide it's most essential features behind a paywall.
Simple and Comprehensive
I've been using this app for a few weeks, and I have been checking off all of my daily goals since I started. I've tried other timers, trackers, and app blockers, but Flow is it. I love that the app syncs across all of my devices while blocking distractions on them too, so that I'm not tempted to break focus on any device I have. There is enough control in the settings, and the UI is smooth. I bought the lifetime membership because I know this will help me accomplish what I set out to do in the years to come.
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A great app from Mac version
My personal favourite, so minimal and efficient to use. I’ve been using this app over2 years. One of the best apps with no forcing for payment or being so annoying about it. Thank you for the graphical analysis I really needed that. Keep coming up with good ideas.
Response from developer
Thank you so much for your kind words and for using Flow for over two years! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy the app's simplicity and that it has been helpful for you. Thanks again for your support, and we'll do our best to keep the good ideas coming! — Lea from the development team 💚
Отлично
Самый адекватный, нет ничего лишнего
Response from developer
Спасибо, за отзыв и 5 звёзд! Рады, что Flow для вас самый адекватный и без лишнего. Будем и дальше держать простоту и удобство. Спасибо за поддержку! — Lea из команды разработки 💚
A+ App, Thank You 🙏🏼 Free and Paid are Fair
Great App! Thanks Team, you have helped so many people get stuff done! Thanks for not loading the app with ads and keeping it clean and looking nice!
Simple, beautiful battery life hog.
Love the calm simplicity and beautiful interface. Love the sounds. Love the focus. However, this app uses as much battery life as all my other apps, combined. Seems a very inefficient use of power for a timer. Best used on a device plugged into a wall outlet. It is murder on a cell phone battery.
Good
A bit pricey but it’s simple and helps me stay productive. I hope it stays this way and doesn’t turn into bloated corporatized garbage over the years like so many of these types of apps do…
Recommended!
excellent app; Pro version highly recommended
Please fix desync
Ill start the timer and a live activity starts but 20 minutes will pass and ill realise the actual timer hasn’t started at all
Review about the latest update
I don't like a separate tab for statistics; that is too much and it is distracting. I like the minimal version and I don't know why you guys change it. Please give an option to revert it back to the previous version. It is unnecessary. And I might uninstall this app. It's irritating.
Response from developer
Hi! Thanks for using Flow and for sharing your feedback regarding the latest update. We introduced the separate view to accommodate the recently added tags feature, which needs more space than the previous window offered. But we hear you, we're looking into adding an option to keep the stats view within the same window again, so thanks for your input. — Lea from the development team 💚
Amazing!!! Because…..
I love this app, it helps me stay focused while doing work and studying. Great for any age. The timer is so simple so it won’t distract you and your able to keep track of when you had your last session, your able to personalise the length of time and the length of breaks. It is one of the top pomodoro timers I am have used 😊
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