# Flow vs UnReel

The clearest difference is device support: Flow at 5 against UnReel's 1. UnReel's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). 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 UnReel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, UnReel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow | UnReel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yugen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362171211) | [BRAVO ONE SYSTEMATICA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862416725) |

## 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


### UnReel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unreel/id6756705343)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow free?

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

### Is UnReel free?

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

### Do Flow or UnReel have ads?

Neither Flow nor UnReel shows ads.

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

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, and UnReel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flow was updated on November 2, 2026 and UnReel on October 25, 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.*