# Flow vs Flowtimer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flowtimer at none against Flow's 3. Flowtimer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Flow's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Flowtimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flowtimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, Flowtimer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow | Flowtimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowtimer-flowtime-technique/id6479623588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yugen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362171211) | [Corporacion Vcoud C.A](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469996120) |

## 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


### Flowtimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowtimer-flowtime-technique/id6479623588)

Enhance focus and productivity with a customizable timer based on the Flow Time technique. Organize your day with an integrated to-do list and eliminate distractions to achieve optimal concentration.

**Highlights:** Customizable work and break periods, Flow Time technique implementation, Integrated to-do list, Distraction elimination, Personalized time management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow free?

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

### Is Flowtimer free?

Flowtimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Flowtimer is rated higher. Flow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Flowtimer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Flow or Flowtimer have ads?

Neither Flow nor Flowtimer shows ads.

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

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, and Flowtimer weekly. Most recently, Flow was updated on September 23, 2026 and Flowtimer on June 12, 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.*