# Flow vs Focus To Do

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flow at 1.8K against Focus To Do's 5. Focus To Do's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). 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 Focus To Do sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus To Do 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 5, 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 Focus To Do's.

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, Focus To Do monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow | Focus To Do |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-pomodoro-timer/id6744464319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 86 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yugen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362171211) | [Security Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710324991) |

## 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


### Focus To Do

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-pomodoro-timer/id6744464319)

This app uses AI-powered timers and task management to enhance focus and productivity. It offers adaptive intervals, intelligent break recommendations, and detailed analytics to help users achieve deep work and build sustainable habits.

**Highlights:** AI-powered adaptive focus timers, Integrated task and project management, Habit tracking with visual streaks, Deep work analytics and reports, Cross-device synchronization, Customizable work intervals

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomodoro Timer | $2.99 | per month |
| Pomodoro Timer | $24.99 | per year |
| Pomodoro Timer | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow free?

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

### Is Focus To Do free?

Focus To Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flow or Focus To Do?

Focus To Do is rated higher. Flow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Focus To Do averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Flow or Focus To Do have ads?

Neither Flow nor Focus To Do shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flow or Focus To Do?

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, and Focus To Do monthly. Most recently, Flow was updated on October 29, 2026 and Focus To Do on October 30, 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.*