Flow vs Coast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Pomodoro timer with work intervals and breaks
- App and web blocking
- Statistics tracking
- Commitment mode
- Inspirational quotes
- Home & Lock Screen Widgets
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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/.
Coast
This planner helps you organize your day based on your energy levels, not rigid schedules. It adapts to your current state, suggesting realistic plans to avoid burnout and maintain consistency.
- Energy-aware planning
- Task organization based on capacity
- Built-in recovery time
- Flexible task adjustment
- Simple, modern design
- Private by design
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Coast is an energy-aware focus companion built for deep work without burnout. Inspired by Pomodoro — but smarter — Coast doesn't use a fixed timer for everyone. It reads how you're feeling right now and adapts when you should work, when you should rest, and how long each should be. HOW IT WORKS 1. Check in with your energy Before your session, tell Coast your energy level and stress. It takes seconds, and it shapes everything. 2. Build your session queue Add the tasks you want to tackle. Coast keeps it simple and distraction-free. 3. Start your session Dive into deep work. Your session timer lives in the Dynamic Island so you never have to leave your app to check the clock. 4. Get smarter break suggestions When it's time to rest, Coast tells you — not based on a fixed clock, but based on how you actually feel right now. In flow? Coast leaves you alone longer. Feeling drained? It suggests a break sooner, and makes it longer so you actually recover. 5. Re-evaluate after each break When you return, Coast checks in on your energy again. Your next work block adapts from there. WHY COAST IS DIFFERENT Most focus apps use the same rhythm for everyone: 25 minutes on, 5 minutes off — every single day, no matter how you feel. Coast adapts. Your energy and stress actually change the timing. So you stay productive without pushing past your limits. YOUR MASCOT KNOWS HOW YOU FEEL Coast's mascot reflects your current energy state — from flowing and in focus to drained and needing rest. A small, constant signal that the app is paying attention to you. LIVES IN YOUR DYNAMIC ISLAND Your session timer stays in the Dynamic Island while you work in other apps. Your focus, always visible. COAST PRO Unlock the full experience with a 7-day free trial. Annual, monthly, or lifetime access — choose what works for you. Your data never leaves your device. Work deeply. Rest well. Stay consistent. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flow at 1.8K against Coast's 5. Flow also leads on device support (5 vs 1). Coast's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Coast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Coast 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 Coast's.
Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, Coast weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flow | Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.8K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yugen GmbH | Enmanuel Espinosa |
Customer experience
Flow
Coast
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
Coast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flow
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Plan14 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro Access$39.99
Coast
- Coast Pro - Monthly$5.991 Month
- Coast Pro - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Coast Pro - Lifetime Unlock$119.99









