# DayNinja vs Flow

The clearest difference is rating: Flow at 4.8 against DayNinja's 4.0. Flow also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). DayNinja's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DayNinja asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow has 1.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of DayNinja's written reviews are positive against 86% of Flow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DayNinja ships an update every 2 months, Flow every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayNinja | Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayninja-flow-and-focus-timer-plus/id1163539295/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Envisage Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/978200051) | [Yugen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362171211) |

## What reviewers say

### DayNinja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayninja-flow-and-focus-timer-plus/id1163539295)

This app helps you boost productivity by integrating proven time management methods like Pomodoro and GTD. Track your focused work, plan tasks with calendar integration, and set daily goals to achieve more.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro & GTD integration, Calendar integration for task planning, Daily performance tracking and metrics, Drag-and-drop task prioritization, Customizable focus and break durations, Task tagging for project organization, Focus state tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932)

Enhance your concentration and productivity with a scientifically proven method. This app divides your workflow into focused work intervals and scheduled breaks, helping you reduce stress and stay motivated. Ideal for work, study, or any task requiring deep focus.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with work intervals and breaks, App and web blocking, Statistics tracking, Commitment mode, Inspirational quotes, Home & Lock Screen Widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Minimalist and uncluttered design
- 💡 Customizable work and break durations
- 🔒 No ads or unnecessary features
- 🤖 Responsive and helpful developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔇 Notification sound could be louder
- 📊 Lack of detailed statistics and analytics
- 🔀 Inability to pause or resume a flow session
- 🖥️ Inability to minimize the timer window

**Reported bugs**

- Live activity feature not working consistently
- Timer not recording sessions accurately
- App blocking functionality not working as expected
- Crashes and freezes on certain macOS versions

**Requested features**

- Allow custom work and break durations
- Add option to pause and resume flow sessions
- Implement real-time sync across devices
- Provide more detailed productivity tracking and reporting
- Include an Apple Watch app with complication support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayNinja free?

DayNinja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DayNinja or Flow?

Flow is rated higher. DayNinja averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Flow averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do DayNinja or Flow have ads?

Neither DayNinja nor Flow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayNinja or Flow?

DayNinja ships an update every 2 months, and Flow every 4 weeks. Most recently, DayNinja was updated on September 29, 2026 and Flow on October 14, 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.*