Comparison

Flow vs Pomodoro 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 Timer

This app uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you focus on tasks and avoid burnout. It offers customizable timers, task management, and insightful reports to build consistent work habits. Live Activities and widgets allow for seamless tracking on your lock or home screen.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro timer
  • Task and habit-focused workflow
  • Live Activities & widgets
  • Insightful focus reports
  • Minimal, distraction-free design
  • Optional soundscapes
  • Cross-device support
Features
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Master your time. Achieve more. Feel great. Porotimer is a focus timer and productivity system built around the Pomodoro Technique, helping you stay focused, avoid burnout, and build sustainable work habits. Whether you’re studying for exams, coding, writing, or working on daily tasks, Porotimer helps you stay in flow with structured focus sessions and intentional breaks. --- [+] Why Porotimer works Porotimer goes beyond a simple Pomodoro timer. It helps you build rhythm, consistency, and real focus, not just count minutes. You’ll feel: • Less overwhelmed • More energized • More consistent day after day --- [+] Key Features: • Customizable Pomodoro timer Adjust work sessions, short breaks, and long breaks to match your energy. • Task & habit-focused workflow Always know what to focus on next and build momentum naturally. • Live Activities & widgets Track your focus session directly from your Lock Screen or Home Screen. • Insightful focus reports View daily, weekly, and monthly focus data to understand how you really work. • Minimal, distraction-free design Designed for deep focus, not endless configuration. • Optional soundscapes Stay in the zone with calming background sounds. • Works across devices Focus anytime, anywhere. You can access your sessions, report, daily note on mobile or web app. --- [+] Who is Porotimer for? • Students preparing for exams or deep study sessions • Professionals managing focused work blocks • Creators, developers, and writers who value deep work • Anyone struggling with distractions or procrastination Porotimer provides a simple structure that makes it easier to start, stay focused, and finish what matters. --- [+] Coming Soon • Desktop apps • Calendar & task integrations --- Start your first focus session today and experience the power of intentional focus. --- Pomodoro® is a registered trademark of Francesco Cirillo. This app is inspired by the technique and is not affiliated with the trademark holder. Terms of Use: https://porotimer.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://porotimer.com/policy

Screenshots

Flow4 screens
Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flow at 1.7K against Pomodoro Timer's 15. Flow also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, 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 Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Flow against 4.8 for Pomodoro Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow has 1.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Flow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pomodoro Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, Pomodoro Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flow versus Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowPomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings)4.8 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYugen GmbHApproud Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Flow

All ratings1,746 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews566 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.4%

Pomodoro Timer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 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
4 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Access | Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Access | Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Access | Yearly$29.951 Year
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  • Pro Access | Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flow or Pomodoro Timer?
Flow and Pomodoro Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.7K and 15 ratings respectively.
Do Flow or Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Neither Flow nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flow or Pomodoro Timer?
Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pomodoro Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Flow was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on September 7, 2026.

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