# Flipd vs Pomodoro & Focus Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flipd at free with in-app purchases against Pomodoro & Focus Timer's subscription. Flipd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7K vs 87). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flipd sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Pomodoro & Focus Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flipd holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flipd has 7K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Flipd's written reviews are positive against 47% of Pomodoro & Focus Timer's.

Flipd ships an update every 11 days, Pomodoro & Focus Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flipd | Pomodoro & Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipd-focus-and-study-timer/id1071708905/reviews)** | [4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-and-focus-timer-deep/id1542156522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **49.3% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 96 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flipd Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719329275) | [Beaucode Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299742620) |

## What reviewers say

### Flipd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipd-focus-and-study-timer/id1071708905)

This app helps users improve concentration and reduce procrastination with custom timers and progress tracking. It offers motivational features, community study rooms, and detailed statistics to help achieve productivity goals.

**Highlights:** Custom productivity timers, Activity tagging and categorization, Progress visualization and stats, Motivational quotes and badges, Live study rooms and groups, Free focus music

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Flipd Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Flipd Premium Intro Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Flipd Premium Annual Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $8.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| The Success Bundle | $12.49 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Flipd Premium 6 Month | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Flipd Premium Regular Annual | $42.99 | per year |
| Premium with 7-Day Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $65.00 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Flipd Premium Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps stay focused
- 👍 Useful for studying
- 🚀 Tracks time spent
- 👍 Motivating with leaderboards
- 👍 Variety of background sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Apps not returning after full lock
- 🐛 Apps rearranged after full lock
- 🔒 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Notification settings reset after full lock
- 🔒 Can't customize which apps are locked

**Reported bugs**

- Full lock mode not working as expected
- App crashing or not opening
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Auto-lock feature at set times
- Ability to whitelist certain apps
- Stopwatch mode
- Dark mode
- Customizable app blocking


### Pomodoro & Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-and-focus-timer-deep/id1542156522)

This nature-inspired focus timer helps you avoid distractions and stay productive. Ideal for students and home office users, it offers a clean and simple interface to enhance concentration during study, work, writing, reading, or meditation.

**Highlights:** Nature-inspired focus timer, Avoid distractions, Enhance concentration, Clean and simple interface, Regular updates based on feedback

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Productivity | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Productivity | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Productivity | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Productivity | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Productivity | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Focus Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Productivity | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Productivity | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Productivity | $24.99 | one-time |
| Focus Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Productivity | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and aesthetics
- 🎶 Calming background music/sounds
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Simple and easy to use (for some)
- ✅ Well-made and functional (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Overpriced subscription/purchase fee
- 🚫 No free trial or unusable free version
- 💳 Forced subscription/payment upfront
- ❓ Confusing onboarding process
- 😠 Annoying forced selling/pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding info filled twice, still unusable
- Free trial option not clickable
- Charged immediately for free trial, no refund
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Alarm and other features seem glitchy

**Requested features**

- Add stopwatch mode
- Option for ticking clock sound
- Color coding for lists
- Syncing across devices
- Repeat option for tasks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flipd free?

Flipd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pomodoro & Focus Timer free?

Pomodoro & Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flipd or Pomodoro & Focus Timer?

Flipd is rated higher. Flipd averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Pomodoro & Focus Timer averages 4.3 from 87 ratings.

### Do Flipd or Pomodoro & Focus Timer have ads?

Pomodoro & Focus Timer shows ads; Flipd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flipd or Pomodoro & Focus Timer?

Flipd ships an update every 11 days, and Pomodoro & Focus Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flipd was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pomodoro & Focus Timer on September 23, 2026.

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