# FLIP vs Focus Pot

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Pot at 5.0 against FLIP's 4.5. Focus Pot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). FLIP's advantage is ratings volume (896 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FLIP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Focus Pot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Pot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FLIP has 896 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of FLIP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focus Pot's.

FLIP ships an update fortnightly, Focus Pot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FLIP | Focus Pot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (896 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer-for-study/id1435127190/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pot-study-and-work-timer/id6788602363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **896** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rinasoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/386505937) | [Kenta Nobutani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840736944) |

## What reviewers say

### FLIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer-for-study/id1435127190)

This app helps improve study habits by accurately measuring focus time. It offers features like global study groups, real-time study tracking, and detailed statistics to enhance concentration and productivity.

**Highlights:** Accurate time measurement by flipping phone, Focus level measurement, Global study groups (FLIP ZONE), Real-time study tracking (LIVE), Study time statistics and reports, D-day countdown for goals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $2.00 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium Membership | $10.00 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $18.00 | per year |
| Premium Service - 1Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Charging 2500 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service - 3Months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Charging 5900 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service - 6 Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service - 12 Months | $14.99 | one-time |
| Charging 20000 points | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Motivating and helpful for studying
- 👍 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🚀 Useful features like goals, timers, and tracking
- 🤝 Social aspect with study groups and leaderboards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about premium features and in-app purchases
- 📱 Issues with syncing and editing data across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Ranking and leaderboard data not updating properly
- Study time not being saved or recorded accurately
- Language settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for themes and layouts
- Improve the user interface and navigation
- Implement an Apple Watch app for easier tracking
- Allow more flexibility in setting and editing study goals


### Focus Pot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pot-study-and-work-timer/id6788602363)

This app helps you focus by growing virtual flowers. Start a session, and your flower grows only when your phone is down. Collect blooms, track your time, and build a beautiful digital garden.

**Highlights:** Focus timer and stopwatch, Virtual flowers grow with focus time, Collect and arrange flowers, Track study and work time, Streaks for habit building, Background music for concentration, Categorize sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Pot Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Focus Pot Pro (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FLIP free?

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

### Is Focus Pot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FLIP or Focus Pot?

Focus Pot is rated higher. FLIP averages 4.5 out of 5 from 896 ratings, while Focus Pot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FLIP or Focus Pot have ads?

FLIP shows ads; Focus Pot does not.

### Which is updated more often, FLIP or Focus Pot?

FLIP ships an update fortnightly, and Focus Pot every 2 days. Most recently, FLIP was updated on October 14, 2026 and Focus Pot on October 8, 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.*