Comparison

Flow vs Deckboard PRO

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

Head to head
About

Flow

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
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Join hundreds of thousands of happy users who enjoy this simple way to stay focused and productive. Use Flow to get things done. Flow is a tiny but mighty app that helps you work on a task, study for school or simply stay focused without being distracted for a certain amount of time. Flow divides your workflow into sections with defined breaks, making it easy to stay focused. This method has been scientifically proven to be an effective way to increase your concentration and motivation while reducing your stress levels. The use of a Pomodoro timer can be a huge boost to your productivity. Use Flow to ... ... concentrate ... work on a task ... study for school ... code all night ... work from home Benefits of this technique • Improved focus and motivation • Increased productivity • Less stress and better health • Better management of interruptions Features • Pomodoro timer with work intervals and breaks • Statistics to keep track of your completed sessions • Notifications to remind you of short breaks • App and web blocking to combat distractions • Commitment mode for self-control • Inspirational quotes for motivation • Metronome for deep focus • Multiple duration options • Custom session title • Apple Calendar sync • Apple Health sync • iCloud sync of stats • Home & Lock Screen Widgets • Support for Live Activities & Dynamic Island YOU MATTER TO US We want to make Flow even better! Please give us your honest feedback in order to help us fix bugs and improve the app. We will regularly update Flow based on your feedback. Thank you! ABOUT US Yugen is a small independent developer studio based in Frankfurt, Germany. Our team is devoted to making great apps that we want to use ourselves. We strive to create products that help people in their everyday life with intuitive user experiences and minimalistic design. QUESTIONS? If you have any questions or problems, feel free to email us. We provide awesome support and love to help! www.flow.app support@flow.app Twitter: flow__app Facebook: flowapp.info Instagram: flowapp.info FLOW PRO Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period through your Apple account. For more information, see our Terms of Use at https://www.flow.app/legal and Apple's Terms of Use (EULA) at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

About

Deckboard PRO

Transform your mobile device into a powerful macro keyboard for your computer. Streamline tasks, launch applications, and control streaming software with custom shortcuts. Personalize buttons with images and GIFs for an enhanced workflow.

Highlights
  • Custom computer macro shortcuts
  • Launch apps, websites, and folders
  • OBS Studio/Streamlabs OBS integration
  • Multimedia controls
  • Personalize buttons with images/GIFs
  • WiFi connection to PC
Features
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Create custom computer macro shortcuts and launch them through your device, with NO ADS and more buttons on PRO version! No more windows switching to open the folder or website, get Deckboard to simplify them and power up your productivity! If you are an avid streamer, enjoy OBS Studio / Streamlabs OBS integration! Switching scenes and toggling sources easily will make Deckboard your new favourite streaming companion tool! Connect your computer to your device over local WiFi connection by entering IP address or scanning QR code. And don't forget to make your macro buttons truly yours by adding image, text, or animated GIF! IMPORTANT This app required Deckboard desktop server app installed on your computer - Download Deckboard desktop app https://deckboard.app Available macros • OBS Studio and Streamlabs OBS control for streaming (OBS Websocket plugin required) • Keyboard key press combination • Opening website • Opening folder • Multimedia controls (play, next track, previous track , etc) • Run program or executable • Post Tweet

Screenshots

Flow4 screens
Deckboard PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flow at Free against Deckboard PRO's $4.99. Flow also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (86% vs 60%). Deckboard PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads 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

Flow is free to download; Deckboard PRO costs $4.99 up front. Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Deckboard PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. 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 point the same way: 86% of Flow's written reviews are positive against 60% of Deckboard PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, Deckboard PRO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Flow versus Deckboard PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowDeckboard PRO
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYugen GmbHRiva Farabi

Customer experience

Flow

All ratings1,755 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews589 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.0%

Deckboard PRO

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Flow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Add ability to block notifications from certain apps during flows

Deckboard PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flow

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan14 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$39.99
None

Deckboard PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deckboard PRO free?
Deckboard PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flow or Deckboard PRO?
Flow is rated higher. Flow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Deckboard PRO averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Flow or Deckboard PRO have ads?
Neither Flow nor Deckboard PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flow or Deckboard PRO?
Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, and Deckboard PRO every 3 months. Most recently, Flow was updated on October 22, 2026 and Deckboard PRO on October 14, 2026.

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