Comparison

Flow vs In Charge App

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

Head to head
About

Flow

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
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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

In Charge App

This app offers a daily planner, a user-friendly calendar, and tools for tracking wellbeing metrics like sleep, water intake, and mood. It also includes goal-setting features with vision boards and affirmations.

Highlights
  • Daily planner and to-do list
  • Simple and attractive calendar
  • Wellbeing tracking (sleep, water, mood)
  • Goal setting and vision board
  • Affirmation recording
Features
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Once you pay for a subscription through In-App payments, you can access all features of In Charge. Some key features are: YOUR DAILY PLANNER See what you’ve got on today, check off your to do list and even track what’s important to you each day. YOUR NEW DEFAULT CALENDAR We’ve designed your new calendar to be simple to use and look good so you actually want to use it. YOUR WELLBEING REFLECTION We help you track your sleep, your water intake, your activity and your mood. View and reflect on your wellbeing. YOUR GOAL SETTER Our grow features allows you to track and manage you goals, build your vision board and even record and save affirmations. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flow4 screens
In Charge App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flow at 4.8 against In Charge App's 3.9. Flow also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 44%) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). In Charge App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and In Charge App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow has 1.8K ratings behind it against 64, 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 44% of In Charge App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, In Charge App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Flow versus In Charge App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowIn Charge App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better3.9 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better43.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better64
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYugen GmbHIn Charge App Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Flow

All ratings1,766 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews590 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.0%

In Charge App

All ratings62 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative24.2%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative45.8%

User reviews

Flow

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

In Charge App

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Aesthetically pleasing design
  • 📚 Comprehensive all-in-one functionality
  • 🧘‍♀️ Wellness and self-care features
  • 🗓️ Helpful for organization and productivity
  • 💪 Motivating and inspiring

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Lack of free trial or free version
  • 🔌 No integration with other calendars/apps
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI

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

In Charge App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Events not displaying correctly
  • Frequent sign-outs and authentication issues
  • Syncing and data entry problems
  • Laggy and slow performance on some devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add widgets for quick access
  • Improve calendar views and functionality
  • Integrate with health/fitness tracking apps
  • Provide more customization options
  • Enhance customer support and responsiveness

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
4 purchases

In Charge App

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • 6 Months3 Days trial$39.996 Months
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is In Charge App free?
In Charge App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flow or In Charge App?
Flow is rated higher. Flow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while In Charge App averages 3.9 from 64 ratings.
Do Flow or In Charge App have ads?
Neither Flow nor In Charge App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flow or In Charge App?
Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, and In Charge App monthly. Most recently, Flow was updated on October 29, 2026 and In Charge App on October 27, 2026.

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