# Flow vs Laps

The clearest difference is ads: Flow at none against Laps's shown. Flow also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 27) and device support (5 vs 2). Laps's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Laps sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Laps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow has 1.8K ratings behind it against 27, 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 100% of Laps's.

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, Laps every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow | Laps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932/reviews) | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laps-focus-and-block-apps/id6452190950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yugen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362171211) | [Kwabena Ohemeng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698778868) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow

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

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**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


### Laps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laps-focus-and-block-apps/id6452190950)

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications during work sessions. As you complete focus sessions, you virtually travel through real cities on a map, unlocking new routes and building a streak. Track your progress with detailed statistics for each session.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Gamified focus sessions, Virtual city exploration, Progress tracking, Focus streak building, Unlock new routes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Early Adopter 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Early Adopter 1 Year Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Early Adopter 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Restore Streak | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Laps Points | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2,800 Laps Points | $22.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Laps Points | $36.99 | one-time |
| 13,500 Laps Points | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow free?

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

### Is Laps free?

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

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

Laps is rated higher. Flow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Laps averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do Flow or Laps have ads?

Laps shows ads; Flow does not.

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

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, and Laps every 3 days. Most recently, Flow was updated on October 26, 2026 and Laps on October 24, 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.*