# Flow vs Pomodoro Timer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow | Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932/reviews) | [4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-work-and-study/id6744919484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yugen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362171211) | [Approud Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494477457) |

## 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


### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-work-and-study/id6744919484)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access \| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access \| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Access \| Yearly | $29.95 | per year |
| Pro Access \| Yearly | $47.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*