# Flow vs Timero

Flow and Timero both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Flow's written reviews are positive against 62% of Timero's. Flow also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 511). Timero's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, 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 Timero sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Flow against 4.7 for Timero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 511 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Flow's written reviews are positive against 62% of Timero's.

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, Timero every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow | Timero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932/reviews)** | [4.7 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timero-pomodoro-study-timer/id6714450713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 511 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 61.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yugen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362171211) | [Ocule AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729594111) |

## 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


### Timero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timero-pomodoro-study-timer/id6714450713)

This app gamifies productivity by turning tasks into rewarding challenges. Track your time effortlessly, earn in-app currency for your efforts, and compete with friends to unlock new features. Gain insights into your habits and improve efficiency.

**Highlights:** Gamified time tracking, Earn in-app currency, Personal and friend challenges, Detailed stats and insights (Pro), Connect with friends, Unlockable features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and motivating app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Challenges feature
- 👍 Helps with productivity and studying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with tracking and logging time
- 💰 Paid features
- 🔒 Login/sign-in problems

**Reported bugs**

- Time tracking not working properly
- App signing out users randomly
- Unable to create account

**Requested features**

- Allow choosing which challenge to count work towards
- Add stopwatch feature to record study time
- Provide more statistics and data for free users
- Add widgets for home screen progress tracking
- Allow editing of challenges after creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow free?

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

### Is Timero free?

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

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

Flow is rated higher. Flow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Timero averages 4.7 from 511 ratings.

### Do Flow or Timero have ads?

Neither Flow nor Timero shows ads.

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

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, and Timero every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flow was updated on September 23, 2026 and Timero on September 23, 2026.

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