Comparison

Upwave vs FlowStack

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

Head to head
About

Upwave

A visual project management and collaboration platform designed to boost productivity and team engagement. It offers an instant overview of tasks, visual boards for workflow management, and seamless integration with cloud storage services. The app aims to reduce clutter and provide essential features without complex implementation.

Highlights
  • Instant task and deadline overview
  • Visual project boards
  • Task delegation and subtasks
  • File integration with Dropbox and Google Drive
  • Single Sign-on with G-Suite
  • Notifications and filtering
Features
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Upwave is a visual project management and collaboration platform. We believe that you get more done with the right amount of features and less clutter. Upwave increases productivity, collaboration and employee engagement - with zero implementation costs. App features: KEEP UP TO DATE ON YOUR PROJECTS - Get an instant overview of your tasks and deadlines - Navigate visual boards for your workflow and projects - Receive notifications - Filter boards and cards ORGANIZE YOUR WORKFLOWS AND COLLABORATE - Delegate tasks to yourself or team members - Set deadlines - Create subtasks - Write comments and descriptions - Add files from Dropbox and Google Drive (also Google Team Drive) HASSLE-FREE ADMINISTRATION - Single Sign-on with G-Suite - Switch between Workspaces The Upwave app is free as an add-on for existing Upwave users.

About

FlowStack

This app helps you beat procrastination and sharpen focus with a simple timer and task manager. Organize your day into routines, stack tasks sequentially, and track your progress with built-in statistics. Ideal for individuals with ADHD, students, and professionals seeking enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Flexible task timer
  • Stack tasks sequentially
  • Build habits with daily routines
  • ADHD-friendly focus
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
  • Track daily & weekly stats
  • Unlimited tasks (free version)
Features
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No ads. No account required. Just focus. FlowStack is a simple productivity timer, task manager, and routine app designed to beat procrastination and sharpen focus by having a clear name and timer for your task. Use it as a flexible timer for personal, work or study tasks, daily routines, or a focus tool if you struggle with multitasking or constant task switching. FlowStack keeps you on track and making real progress, one task at a time. In FlowStack, each task or to-do has an estimated duration and a timer that starts ticking down when you start the session. This makes it easier starting the task, and helps you get into a flow state by focusing on one task at a time. The current task is also shown as a Live Activity and in the Dynamic Island, making it easy to stay on task even while you're using another app. Once you're done, FlowStack pushes you into the next task. Need more time to finish the first task? Simply add more time to the timer, or continue in a flow state where time is unlimited. If you want to use it as a to-do list rather than focus session, you can also complete a task without starting the timer. Perfect for: • Procrastinators who struggle getting started • People with ADHD seeking simple focus tools • Anyone organizing tasks into daily routines • Users wanting a simple system for recurring tasks • Fans of Pomodoro and Atomic Habits (habit stacking, time blocking) • Professionals and students boosting productivity and focus • Anyone starting good habits—fitness, mental health, cleaning, learning, etc. What makes FlowStack different? • Flexible task timer. Like Pomodoro, but customizable and clear • Stack tasks in sequence. Avoid distractions, build flow by doing tasks after eachother (habit stacking) • Build habits with daily routines (morning routine, workout, study, business tasks) • ADHD-friendly focus and clean time blocking, no clutter • Great for deep work, project planning, personal growth • Tasks, focus timers, routines all in one simple app Core features: • Stack tasks with individual timers to stay focused on one task at a time (Live Activities and Dynamic Island shows the current task name and time left) • Flexibly time block your schedule for focused productivity. Each task has an estimated duration, easily extendable in case you need more time for a task • Unlimited tasks & templates for recurring tasks (2 template/routine limit for free users, unlimited one-off tasks for free users) • Track daily & weekly stats for motivation • Lightweight, minimalist. No accounts, no ads, generous free version available FlowStack is your ADHD-friendly productivity tool to block distractions, maintain momentum, and stay organized. Whether you're tackling homework, working remotely, or aiming for a structured day, FlowStack turns your to-do list into action. Boost time management Stay productive with a built-in flexible Pomodoro timer Get motivated with simple progress tracking Apple terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Upwave4 screens
FlowStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlowStack at 100% against Upwave's 0%. FlowStack also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Upwave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads and device support 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. FlowStack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Upwave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlowStack holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlowStack has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Upwave's written reviews are positive against 100% of FlowStack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Upwave ships an update every 5 months, FlowStack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Upwave versus FlowStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpwaveFlowStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUpwave Technologies ASNero studios

Customer experience

Upwave

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FlowStack

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Upwave

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FlowStack

Subscriptions2
  • Premium access monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium access yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Upwave free?
Upwave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowStack free?
FlowStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Upwave or FlowStack?
FlowStack is rated higher. Upwave averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FlowStack averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Upwave or FlowStack have ads?
Neither Upwave nor FlowStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Upwave or FlowStack?
Upwave ships an update every 5 months, and FlowStack every 5 days. Most recently, Upwave was updated on October 5, 2026 and FlowStack on September 23, 2026.

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