Comparison

Block & Flow vs ToDo Timer

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

Head to head
About

Block & Flow

This app helps you boost productivity by breaking down tasks into focused work intervals with scheduled breaks. It visualizes your progress and helps you understand where your time goes, encouraging consistent accomplishment.

Highlights
  • 25-minute visual countdown timer
  • Scheduled breaks for energy management
  • Track daily and weekly block completion
  • Color-code blocks for activities
  • Set intentional goals
  • View time history
  • Adjustable block duration
Features
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Do more in less time with 25-minute blocks. Take it one block at a time and surprise yourself with how much you can accomplish. Inspired by tried and trusted time management techniques. Block & Flow is simple, beautiful and will get your productivity flowing. FEATURES: - A 25-minute visual countdown keeps you focussed and avoiding distractions. - Manage your energy levels with regular breaks - Measure your day, week and longer by how many blocks you finish. - Colour code a block for the activities that you do often or care particularly about. - Goals enable you to be intentional with your time. - History gives you an understanding of where your time goes. - A block’s duration can be changed to your ideal time. WHY IT WORKS: - It makes it easy to get the day started. Just do your first block. - Creates an enjoyment and satisfaction as you see all that you get done. See your blocks build up one by one. - It is clear when to stop. Stop when your block has finished, or after you have done x many blocks for the day. - Every block that you finish is a small success. As these small successes build-up, your self- belief grows. - If you keep finishing your blocks. The time will add up to a lot and you will surprise yourself. (We under-estimate what we can do in the long term). WHO IS IT FOR? People tell me that they do x many blocks a day, or over a week which is fantastic. A few people have been completing their blocks for a year and more. I imagine someone completing their blocks over a month, a year and ultimately many years. I believe they will grow as a person, stretch themselves, and be surprised with what they are able to learn, create and accomplish. This is what excites me and motivates me to do my best for someone that chooses Block & Flow. What will you accomplish, one block at a time? Happy Block & Flowing Stefan ********************* PRO SUBSCRIPTION: - A Monthly or Yearly Pro Subscription is offered. If you purchase a Pro Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes account. - Renewals will be charged 24 hours prior to the end of your current Pro Subscription. - You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes Store settings. POLICIES: - Privacy Policy: https://www.blockandflowapp.com/privacy%20policy/ - Terms of Service: https://www.blockandflowapp.com/terms%20of%20service/

About

ToDo Timer

Organize your tasks with a cute emoji-based to-do list and track your progress with a dashboard. Utilize a built-in timer with notifications to manage your time effectively and build better habits.

Highlights
  • Emoji task list
  • Dashboard and stats
  • Task timer
  • Timer notifications
  • Habit tracking
Features
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ToDo List & Timer & Habit Tracker! Features: - Simple & Cute todo list - Emoji - Dashboard & Stats - Task Timer - Timer notification =========================== Premium Feature Subscriptions =========================== We offer the following subscription plans 1-month subscription (prices vary by country and region) Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Auto-renewal can be turned off in your account settings after purchase. During an active subscription period, you cannot cancel your current subscription. Terms and Conditions of Service:. http://bit.ly/2uy8DL4 Privacy Policy: http://bit.ly/2t7bFFK

Screenshots

Block & Flow4 screens
ToDo Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Block & Flow at 4.0 against ToDo Timer's 1.0. Block & Flow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (76 vs 1). ToDo Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Block & Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and ToDo Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block & Flow holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block & Flow has 76 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block & Flow ships an update every 3 weeks, ToDo Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Block & Flow versus ToDo Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock & FlowToDo Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (76 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews71.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOne foot after the other LtdUnlypt

Customer experience

Block & Flow

All ratings76 ratings
Positive72.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative21.1%

ToDo Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Block & Flow

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on launch (reported February 2024)
  • Blocks reset when switching to other apps
  • Blocks disappear from history after completion
  • Timer stops inexplicably during use
  • Subscription status not recognized after reinstall
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  • Incompatibility with older iPhone models
  • Blocks fail to time correctly and end immediately
  • History only displays one week of data
  • Cannot navigate forward in history view
  • Data loss on app restart
  • Notification system loses completed blocks if not immediately rated

Requested features

20 requests
  • Customizable work block duration (not just 25 minutes)
  • Ability to edit task descriptions from previous days
  • Change block categories retroactively
  • Do-not-disturb mode activation with blocks
  • Watch app or Apple Watch complication
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  • Vibration notification option for silent mode
  • Mac version of the app
  • Lock screen timer display
  • White noise or ticking sound for focus
  • Auto-advance to next block feature
  • More detailed history with hours instead of block count
  • Independent goal tracking within same category
  • Export functionality for data
  • Multiple independent goals under same category
  • Ability to view notes for each block in history
  • Forward navigation in history view
  • Ongoing notifications until manually dismissed
  • Automatic block registration without app interaction
  • More color choices for categories
  • Reduced subscription pricing

ToDo Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Block & Flow

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly with Trial7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

ToDo Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Access$3.491 Month

Questions

Is Block & Flow free?
Block & Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToDo Timer free?
ToDo Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block & Flow or ToDo Timer?
Block & Flow is rated higher. Block & Flow averages 4.0 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while ToDo Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Block & Flow or ToDo Timer have ads?
ToDo Timer shows ads; Block & Flow does not.
Which is updated more often, Block & Flow or ToDo Timer?
Block & Flow ships an update every 3 weeks, and ToDo Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Block & Flow was updated on October 18, 2026 and ToDo Timer on October 8, 2026.

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