# Flow vs Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Flow at none against Pomodoro Timer's shown. Flow also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 18) and device support (5 vs 2). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomodoro Timer 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 18, 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 Pomodoro Timer's.

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, Pomodoro Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow | Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-grindoro-focus/id6761317505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yugen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362171211) | [Ilya Shkurko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888848174) |

## 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-grindoro-focus/id6761317505)

This app helps you focus and build productivity habits through synchronized deep work sessions, a Pomodoro timer, and habit tracking. Earn experience points and level up as you complete tasks and maintain your daily routines.

**Highlights:** Synchronized global focus sessions, Multiple focus timer modes (15, 25, 50 min), Habit tracking and daily routines, Smart task system (Single, Routines, Epic Goals), XP, leveling, and progress tracking, Coffee energy system for session management, Focus analytics and progress heatmap

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grindoro Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Grindoro Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Grindoro Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Grindoro Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Grindoro Pro Annual | $44.99 | 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?

Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Flow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Flow or Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Pomodoro Timer shows ads; Flow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flow or Pomodoro Timer?

Flow ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pomodoro Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Flow was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 21, 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.*