# FlowMate: Focus Timer — Time awareness, not pressure

> Time awareness, not pressure (iPhone/iPad app by Lydia Studio LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowmate-focus-timer/id6758559973 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lydia Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873629460)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-05-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowmate-focus-timer/id6758559973/reviews.md

## What is FlowMate?

FlowMate is a gentle focus timer designed to support time awareness without pressure. It helps you stay present with what you are working on without constantly watching the clock. FlowMate is especially helpful for people who struggle with time blindness, overwhelm, or traditional productivity timers that feel urgent or stressful.

FlowMate keeps focus simple and human. Before each session, you can name what you are focusing on. If it helps, you can also jot down a few small steps. This grounds your attention without turning your session into a task list.

You can choose calm visual timers that let you feel time passing instead of counting it down. Optional sound cues help you stay oriented, whether that means gentle ticking, spoken time updates, or complete silence.

FlowMate adapts to how you work. Use Pomodoro, guided, or custom sessions. Pause, adjust, or stop anytime. There are no streaks, no performance scores, and no guilt for changing your pace.

FlowMate is helpful for anyone who wants a calmer relationship with time. Many people with ADHD, time blindness, or sensory sensitivity find it especially supportive.

People use FlowMate for studying, creative work, writing, daily routines, care tasks, and moments when starting feels hard. Whether you are focusing deeply or just trying to begin, FlowMate is here to support your focus at your pace.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-28

What’s New in Version 1.1.0
	•	New audio preset: Transitions only
	•	Resume the session
	•	New Flowmato animations
	•	Redesigned timer for clearer time awareness
	•	Improved minute controls for better accuracy
	•	Performance and stability improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-03-24

No release notes.

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