Comparison

Flow vs Catmato

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flow

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
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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

Catmato

Features
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Turn your focus time into treats for your cat. Catmato is a cozy Pomodoro timer that makes studying and working feel a little more rewarding. Choose a cat, complete a focus session, and earn coins to spend on food and items for your furry companion. CHOOSE YOUR CAT Pick your favorite cat to keep you company while you study, work, read, or tackle something you've been putting off. A little company can make getting started feel easier. FOCUS, FINISH, EARN Take things one Pomodoro session at a time. Every completed session earns you coins, giving you a little something to look forward to after you focus. TREAT YOUR COMPANION Use your earned coins to buy food and items for your cat. Turn the effort you put into your own goals into something nice for your virtual companion. YOUR EVERYDAY FOCUS ROUTINE, FREE Use the timer, choose your cat, earn coins, and spend them on cat food and items for free. Only statistics features require an optional paid upgrade. MAKE TIME FOR WHAT MATTERS An exam to prepare for, a project to move forward, or a book you've been meaning to read: start with one focused session and a cat by your side. Choose your cat. Start your timer. Make a little progress with Catmato. https://www.unattached.ltd/catmato-tos.html https://www.unattached.ltd/catmato-privacy.html

Screenshots

Flow4 screens
Catmato4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flow versus Catmato: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowCatmato
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYugen GmbHUnattached

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

Catmato

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
3 purchases

Catmato

Subscriptions2
  • Catmato Month Pro$0.991 Month
  • Catmato Pro Year$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Catmato Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catmato free?
Catmato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flow or Catmato have ads?
Neither Flow nor Catmato shows ads.

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