Comparison

Flow vs Pomodoro Study Timer

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

Pomodoro Study Timer

Features
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Pomodoro Study Timer is a timer for practitioners of the Pomodoro Technique. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method. With the Pomodoro Study Timer app you can study more effectively. The study time interval is set to 20 minutes. You study 20 minutes and after this interval you'll take a 5 or 15 minutes break. The breaks are there to help you to recharge your focus. How to use Pomodoro Study Timer: Step 1: Study for 20 minutes. Step 2: Take a 5 minutes break. Step 3: Study again for 20 minutes. Step 4: Repeat the short break or take a 15 minutes break when needed. The design of Pomodoro Study Timer is minimalistic. You can change the color design by changing to Dark or Light mode. Within the app settings you can also change the language of the app. Features: - Start, Pause and Reset the interval for Study a Short Break or a Long Break. - Choose between two different color themes (changeable with the Dark and Light mode setting). - The App is kept as simple as possible to keep the user from distracting. - Change the language of the app. Upgrade to the Pro version: - This unlocks the Short and Long Break timer buttons. POMODORO STUDY TIMER APP PREMIUM USD $0.99 per month USD $7.99 per year The price varies by location. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once it has been renewed. You can manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. If you like the app, please rate and review it. We are very happy to hear from you. For questions. Do not hesitate and mail to contact@appsbyab.com For support help or comments. Privacy Policy: https://www.appsbyab.com/privacy-policy-study-timer Terms of Use: https://www.appsbyab.com/terms-of-use-study-timer

Screenshots

Flow4 screens
Pomodoro Study Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Flow at 5 against Pomodoro Study Timer's 3. Pomodoro Study Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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 Pomodoro Study Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flow versus Pomodoro Study Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowPomodoro Study Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYugen GmbHaaron balrak

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

Pomodoro Study Timer

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
2 purchases

Pomodoro Study Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access$0.991 Month
  • Pro Access$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Study Timer free?
Pomodoro Study Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flow or Pomodoro Study Timer have ads?
Neither Flow nor Pomodoro Study Timer shows ads.

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