Comparison

Brain.fm vs Flowmodoro

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

Head to head
About

Brain.fm

This app uses science-backed music to improve focus, relaxation, meditation, and sleep. It employs brainwave entrainment technology to help users achieve flow states, fall asleep faster, and reduce stress. Features include personalized music, adjustable stimulation levels, and an ADHD mode.

Highlights
  • Science-backed music for focus and sleep
  • Brainwave entrainment technology
  • Personalized music for brain types
  • Adjustable stimulation levels
  • ADHD mode with boost option
  • Offline music downloads
  • Pomodoro productivity mode
Features
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Focus, Relax, Meditate and Sleep, with Music Made for Your Brain. Brain.fm is science-backed music that enhances focus, improves sleep, and more. We use sound to change your brainwave patterns, so you can drop into deep focus or fall asleep faster, every time. Now with ADHD mode! IMPROVE FOCUS, RELAX, MEDITATION, SLEEP Do you struggle to focus at work or studying? Do you have trouble winding down or falling asleep at night? Brain.fm will help you: • Focus faster and get into flow. • Beat procrastination. • Stay in flow longer. • Fall asleep and stay asleep. • Meditate more effectively. • Reduce stress and anxiety. 10X YOUR FOCUS • Boost activity in brain regions controlling attention • Increase focus by up to 10x • Reduce tension/anxiety by 2x compared to other relaxing music. • Improve brain signatures of deep sleep Funded by the National Science Foundation (USA) Brain.fm affects your brain differently than any other music! Our patented tech works via brainwave entrainment, and has been tested extensively with funding from the US government. Our music process includes both humans and AI, for the best-sounding AI music around. BRAIN.FM FEATURES • Personalized music for your brain type. • Tons of genres from LoFi beats to Classical. We even have Nature soundscapes! • Stimulation level is adjustable, with a boost option for ADHD brains. • Download music for offline use / airplane mode. • Pomodoro mode for productivity sprints. IDEAL BACKGROUND MUSIC • Focus modes optimized for deep work, learning, creativity, and more! • Relax modes made to help you recharge during the day or unwind in the evening. • Meditation modes including both guided and unguided meditations. • Sleep modes including guided sleep and energizing wakeup. ADHD MODE FOR ADHD BRAINS Some brains need extra stimulation to focus best. That’s why people with ADHD fidget when they’re trying to pay attention. Brain.fm provides this kind of stimulation through music. There’s even a boost option specifically for ADHD. Think of brain.fm as a fidget spinner for your brain! BETTER THAN BINAURAL BEATS Binaural beats and isochronic tones also use brainwave entrainment, but brain.fm does it better. We use patented A.I. on top of human-composed music to help you find your flow faster than binaural beats or other brainwave entrainment audio. REVIEWS "It’s an instant ability to focus in a way I’ve never experienced before." - Brit Morin, Founder of Brit + Co, featured on Entrepreneur "I started using brain.fm while working and was shocked by how much it improved my focus" - VICE FREE TRIAL WITH FULL ACCESS for 14 days, followed by a subscription (see in-app purchases for pricing information). Prices listed are for U.S. customers. Pricing in other countries may vary, and charges may be converted to your local currency depending on your country of residence. Terms of use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flowmodoro

Features
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Stop letting a 25-minute timer break your flow. Flowmodoro is built on the Flowtime Technique: focus for as long as you're in the zone, then take a break earned from the time you actually put in. Prefer the classic method? A full Pomodoro timer is built in — pick either one and switch anytime. WHY FLOWMODORO The Pomodoro problem: you finally reach deep focus, and the timer forces a break. Your flow is destroyed. The Flowmodoro answer: work until you decide to stop. Your break is calculated from your focus time. TWO WAYS TO FOCUS - Flowmodoro (Flowtime): the timer counts up. Stop when you're done and your break is earned from your focus time. Set your own break ratio. - Classic Pomodoro: focus, short break, long break — your own durations and long-break interval, with presets to start from. FLOW ZONES Watch a session move from Struggle to Warm-up to Flow to Deep Flow as the minutes add up. You can see the moment you actually arrive — and you'll think twice before stopping. DEEP FOCUS: BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Choose the apps that pull you away and they won't open while the timer is running. Strict Mode removes the escape hatch, and a daily override limit keeps you honest when it doesn't. WHITE NOISE Nine ambient sounds — brown, pink, white, rain, ocean, underwater, wind, stream and fire — with volume control. It also keeps focus and break switching automatically while your phone is locked. LOCK SCREEN AND HOME SCREEN - Live Activity: your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Home Screen widget: start, pause and stop without opening the app - Today's focus time and session count at a glance STATISTICS THAT SHOW PROGRESS - Daily and weekly trends - Monthly and yearly trends, activity heatmap and best streak - Category breakdown: see where your hours actually go - Session history you can edit - Export a full JSON backup or a CSV for analysis, and import to restore - Optional iCloud sync across your devices CATEGORIES Tag every session — Work, Study, Exercise, Reading, or your own — and filter any statistic by category. EIGHT LANGUAGES English, 한국어, 日本語, 中文, Deutsch, Français, Português, Русский. WHO IS THIS FOR - Students preparing for exams - Professionals who need deep work - Freelancers and creators - People with ADHD or focus challenges - Pomodoro users frustrated by interruptions FLOWMODORO PRO - Monthly and yearly statistics with category breakdown - Dark mode and theme colors - Auto-start the next focus session after a break - Export and import your data - No ads Available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. THE FLOWTIME TECHNIQUE 1. Start your focus session 2. Work until you naturally need a break 3. Get a break length calculated from your focus time 4. Come back refreshed and start again No more fighting the timer. Flow with your focus. Questions or feedback: raynearsoft@gmail.com This app is subject to Apple's standard terms and conditions (EULA). For more information, see Apple's Standard Terms and Conditions(https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

Screenshots

Brain.fm4 screens
Flowmodoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Brain.fm at none against Flowmodoro's shown. Brain.fm also leads on chart position (#126 vs unranked). Flowmodoro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Brain.fm sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Flowmodoro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain.fm ships an update every 4 weeks, Flowmodoro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Brain.fm versus Flowmodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain.fmFlowmodoro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#126 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBrain.fmRaynearSoft LLC

Bugs and requests

Brain.fm

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Playback issues with interruptions and disconnections
  • Inconsistent behavior across platforms
  • Login and subscription management problems
  • Offline downloads not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable timer and session lengths
  • Offline playback with full library access
  • Apple Watch and macOS app support
  • More diverse music and sound selection
  • Better integration with health/fitness apps

Flowmodoro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Brain.fm

Subscriptions12
  • Brain.fm Pro$6.991 Month
  • Brain.fm PRO7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Brain.fm Pro$7.991 Month
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  • Brain.fm PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Brain.fm PRO$9.991 Month
  • Brain.fm PRO7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Brain.fm Pro$15.993 Months
  • Brain.fm Pro$49.991 Year
  • Brain.fm PRO14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Brain.fm PRO$69.991 Year
  • Brain.fm PRO14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Brain.fm PRO14 Days trial$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Flowmodoro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Brain.fm free?
Brain.fm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flowmodoro free?
Flowmodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brain.fm or Flowmodoro have ads?
Flowmodoro shows ads; Brain.fm does not.
Which is updated more often, Brain.fm or Flowmodoro?
Brain.fm ships an update every 4 weeks, and Flowmodoro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brain.fm was updated on October 31, 2026 and Flowmodoro on October 28, 2026.

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