# Block & Flow vs ToDo Timer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block & Flow | ToDo Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-and-flow-pomodoro-timer/id1018884302/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-timer-habit-tracker/id1555929979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [One foot after the other Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/495575744) | [Unlypt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1409421405) |

## What reviewers say

### Block & Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-and-flow-pomodoro-timer/id1018884302)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly with Trial | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Visually appealing design with color-coded categories
- 📊 Effective visual progress tracking with blocks
- 🎯 Helps maintain focus and productivity
- ⏱️ Flexible Pomodoro timer customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive shift to mandatory subscription model
- 😤 Lack of loyalty for early paying customers
- 🚫 No free version or basic functionality available
- ⚠️ Misleading app store description about Pro requirement
- 🔄 Blocks disappear when switching between apps

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### ToDo Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-timer-habit-tracker/id1555929979)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $3.49 | per month |


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