Block & Flow vs Focaria
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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/
Focaria
Read full descriptionHide full description
Your time opens worlds. Sometimes, the hardest part of studying is getting started. Focaria turns your focus sessions into an adventure: make time for what matters, earn energy, and discover a world of anime-inspired fantasy cards. FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS Choose your session length and make time to study, read, or work toward your goals. Enable notifications to know when your session ends. MAKE YOUR EFFORT FEEL REWARDING Each minute of a completed session becomes energy. Collect 25 energy to open a pack containing 3 random cards. Your collection grows with the time you dedicate to your goals. DISCOVER A WORLD TO COLLECT Explore a collection of 100 cards with different rarities, characters, and stories. Discover each card to uncover the secrets it holds. FIND HOLOGRAPHIC EDITIONS Some cards appear randomly with a special holographic finish. Tilt them with your finger or move your compatible device to explore their reflections. SEE YOUR CONSISTENCY GROW Review your sessions and study minutes, track your weekly progress, and work toward a daily goal of 25 minutes. Build your streak and earn visual badges. TRY THE EXPERIENCE Open an optional practice pack during onboarding to experience the reveal before getting started. Practice cards are not added to your collection. Available in English and Spanish, for iPhone and iPad. SUBSCRIPTION A Focaria Pro subscription is required to access the app after onboarding. Subscription options and terms are shown before you confirm your purchase. Studying is the achievement. The cards are how you celebrate it. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/focaria-politica/inicio Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
Block & Flow and Focaria are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Block & Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Focaria sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Block & Flow | Focaria |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (77 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | One foot after the other Ltd | VICTOR ANDRES ORREGO ARBOLEDA |
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
Show 6 moreShow fewer
- 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
Show 15 moreShow fewer
- 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
Focaria
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Block & Flow
- Monthly$2.491 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- Yearly with Trial7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Focaria
- Focaria Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Focaria Pro Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year









