# Pomodoro vs Flow

Pomodoro and Flow both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Flow's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pomodoro's. Flow also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pomodoro's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1.7K) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomodoro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pomodoro against 4.8 for Flow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro has 11K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Pomodoro's written reviews are positive against 86% of Flow's.

Pomodoro ships an update monthly, Flow every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomodoro | Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer/id1265128036/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DelightApps Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634225208) | [Yugen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362171211) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomodoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer/id1265128036)

Enhance your focus and productivity with a timer that breaks work into intervals. This app helps you manage tasks using the Pomodoro technique, offering customizable timers, relaxing sounds, and progress tracking. It supports various Apple devices and works offline.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro technique timer, Customizable intervals, Relaxing sound player, iOS widgets and Apple Watch support, Task management, Progress tracking, White noise integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club | $0.99 | per month |
| Pomodoro - premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 🎨 Customizable timers and sounds
- 📊 Helpful statistics and tracking
- 👍 Effective for productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy notifications and timers
- 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🔇 Unreliable audio playback
- 🔍 Lacking basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops counting when switching apps
- Notifications not working consistently
- Premium features not functioning as expected
- App crashing or freezing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync timers across devices
- More customization options for backgrounds and sounds
- Improved statistics and reporting
- Better support and communication from developers


### 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 Pomodoro free?

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

### Is Flow free?

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

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

Flow is rated higher. Pomodoro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Flow averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Pomodoro or Flow have ads?

Pomodoro shows ads; Flow does not.

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

Pomodoro ships an update monthly, and Flow every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pomodoro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Flow on September 23, 2026.

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