# Flow vs AnjiCard

Flow and AnjiCard both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Flow's written reviews are positive against 47% of AnjiCard's. Flow also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and device support (5 vs 3). AnjiCard's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AnjiCard sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.8 for Flow against 4.7 for AnjiCard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 757 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Flow's written reviews are positive against 47% of AnjiCard's.

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, AnjiCard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow | AnjiCard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932/reviews)** | [4.7 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anjicard/id1599861882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 757 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 86 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yugen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362171211) | [Shenzhen Jiushan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126212702) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow

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

Enhance concentration and productivity with a scientifically proven method that divides work into timed intervals with breaks. Block distractions, track progress, and sync with calendars for a more focused workflow.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with work/break intervals, App and web blocking, Statistics tracking, Calendar and Health sync, Customizable durations, Inspirational quotes, Metronome

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**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


### AnjiCard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anjicard/id1599861882)

This app is a powerful learning tool designed to scientifically enhance your ability to remember information. It aims to significantly improve learning efficiency and test scores by transforming short-term memories into long-term ones. Utilize its advanced algorithms to master virtually any subject and retain knowledge for life.

**Highlights:** Scientific memory enhancement, Improved test scores, Efficient learning algorithms, Long-term knowledge retention, Multi-terminal access, Learn virtually any subject

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Vip For Month | $4.99 | per month |
| VIPForQuarter | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Subscription VIP For Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Memory coins 6conis | $0.99 | one-time |
| 记忆币18币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 记忆币68币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 记忆币88币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Permanent membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| 记忆币充值208币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 记忆币充值388币 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for studying
- 💡 Works with video cards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work properly
- 💰 Misleading about being free
- 🔒 Lack of sync and export options
- 🗣️ Language issues

**Reported bugs**

- App won't update
- Keyboard issues
- Importing/exporting problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to create more than 20 cards
- Improve audio recording quality
- Add more language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow free?

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

### Is AnjiCard free?

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

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

Flow is rated higher. Flow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while AnjiCard averages 4.7 from 757 ratings.

### Do Flow or AnjiCard have ads?

Neither Flow nor AnjiCard shows ads.

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

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, and AnjiCard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flow was updated on November 6, 2026 and AnjiCard on November 7, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*