# Flow vs In Charge App

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow | In Charge App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932/reviews)** | [3.9 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-charge-app/id1606269543/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 86 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yugen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362171211) | [In Charge App Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606269545) |

## 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


### In Charge App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-charge-app/id1606269543)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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