Session Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Flow Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer
This app helps users improve focus and productivity by guiding them through timed work sessions and breaks. It blocks distracting websites and apps, mutes notifications, and automates workflow elements like Do Not Disturb and music playback. Users can also track their time and review their progress.
- Timed work and break sessions
- Website and app blocking (Mac only)
- Mute Slack notifications
- Automated Do Not Disturb
- Music playback automation
- Apple Calendar sync
- Session progress tracking
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- Do you procrastinate and spend your time mindlessly? - have problem with focusing? - often get distracted while trying to focus? - maybe you are burned out because you worked too much and forget to take necessary break? - or, maybe have an ADHD? Session can help you with your focus problem. Trusted daily by tens of thousands of engineer in Silicon Valley, independent studios in Madrid, writers in Netherlands, and creative worker + freelancer all over the world. It helps you be more productive by guiding you to work in sessions, block distractions, track your time, and remind you to rest. GET INTO HABIT OF WORKING IN TIME BLOCK Inspired by Pomodoro technique, Session helps you block your time for focus. 25 minutes or 45 minutes is all you need to get closer to your goal KEEP YOUR FOCUS BY BLOCKING WEBSITES AND APPS THAT DISTRACT YOU (MAC ONLY) Session block distracting website and apps when you started a Session. It'll automatically restore your website when you are on rest / session has ended. BLOCK SLACK TEAM Session will automatically mute Slack team you choose when Session has started and open them up again when Session has stopped working. DON'T FORGET TO TAKE A REST Forcing yourself to work on long period of time is ineffective. Rest is as important as work / study. Why? Because rest is a crucial time where you: - store what you have learned in your head, and where - your brain solve difficult problem on the background. Notice that you usually get a new idea and solves problem when you're on walk and shower. Or anywhere where you're away from "work". AUTOMATE YOUR WORKFLOW (AUTOMATIC DO NOT DISTURB, PLAY MUSIC) Imagine having no distracting notifications while working on. It's possible by turning on Do Not Disturb. What if you can turn it on when you started your Session, and disable it after Session ends—all automatically? Or maybe change bulb color, play Apple music when Session has started? Different playlist on break? It's possible with Session. Automate it with AppleScript on MacOS and Apple Shortcut on iOS SEE YOUR SESSIONS ON APPLE CALENDAR WITH ONE WAY SYNC. See automatically create Sessions on Apple Calendar to review how your day has progressed. REVIEW YOUR SESSIONS Are you spending more time on a task than it's worth? Session keep you mindful by tracking your work and ask what you have learned after Session has ended. Session tracks what you have worked on, what have you learned, and for how long. Review your progress and journey that you have made. — Need support? Contact philip@stayinsession.com for assistance! — Learn about what Session can do here: https://www.stayinsession.com/learn — Join our Discord community channel here: https://discord.com/invite/5KASx2T4RU — Terms: https://www.stayinsession.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.stayinsession.com/privacy-policy
Flow Clock
This app helps you manage your time and focus using a flexible Pomodoro timer. It allows you to track your activities with notes, photos, and a diary, providing insights into your daily rhythm and productivity.
- Flexible Pomodoro timer
- Focus and relaxation with ambient sounds
- Block distracting apps
- Detailed time records with notes and photos
- Visual timeline and diary entries
- Stats and charts for time analysis
- Widgets and Live Activities support
- iCloud sync across devices
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Flow Clock is a minimal, flexible tool designed to make the Pomodoro technique and time management simple. Alongside your time records, you can keep notes, photos and a diary, so reviewing your day means more than looking at a set of numbers. You can use Flow Clock when you... ... need to concentrate ... wonder where your time went every day ... want to reduce procrastination ... are studying for an exam ... work from home ... want to record your day and understand your own rhythm ## Key Features - Flexible Pomodoro timer: choose a focus theme and duration, or leave the timer open-ended; start, pause and resume at your own pace - Focus and relaxation: make room for breaks, with ambient sounds to suit the moment - Block distracting apps: keep only your chosen apps available during focus sessions - Time records: add notes, time tags and photos, or add and adjust records later - Visual timeline: review your focus and relaxation sessions by day or week - Diary: bring together writing, photos, places and weather to remember more of your day - Stats and charts: explore how you spend your time through focus themes, time tags and trends - Widgets and Live Activities: start a timer and keep its progress close at hand - Sync to Calendar: add your time records to a system calendar of your choice - iCloud sync: continue your current timer and access records and diary entries across iPhone, iPad and Mac, using the same Apple Account with iCloud enabled Some features require PRO. You can review the available benefits in the app. ## Adaptive Pomodoro The core idea of the Pomodoro technique is to alternate focused work with short breaks, giving yourself time to recharge. But 25 minutes of work and 5 minutes of rest may not be the best fit for every person or every task. Flow Clock encourages you to adapt the technique to your needs, freeing you from rigid routines and complex tools. Choose a duration or leave the end time open. Organize work, study, reading or exercise with focus themes, then use your timeline, diary and stats to reflect on what worked and what you might change. The neat and minimal design aims not only for aesthetics but also for an easy and efficient experience. ## Flow Clock PRO Flow Clock's core features are free to use. PRO unlocks unlimited focus themes, longer and open-ended timers, the full set of stats and ambient sounds, plus diary writing, time tags, app blocking, calendar sync and widgets. Choose a monthly subscription, yearly subscription or one-time purchase. See the app for current prices and benefits. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled before renewal; manage or cancel them in your Apple Account's subscription settings. One-time purchases do not renew. ## Terms & Support Terms of Use: https://wildhut.tech/flow-clock/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://wildhut.tech/flow-clock/en/privacy/ If you have any questions or suggestions, please email us at tomatoclock25@gmail.com. We're here to help and always happy to provide support!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer at every 5 days against Flow Clock's fortnightly. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Flow Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, Flow Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Session Pomodoro Focus Timer | Flow Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (364 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 364 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Translucent LLC | 睿 瞿 |
Customer experience
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer
Flow Clock
Bugs and requests
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer
Reported bugs
2 issues- Issues with editing past sessions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate with more productivity apps and to-do lists
- Add Apple Watch app support
- Expand customization options for themes and sounds
- Improve documentation and onboarding for advanced features
Flow Clock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer
- Session monthly subscription$4.991 Month
- Session yearly subscription$39.991 Year
Flow Clock
- Monthly PRO$3.491 Month
- Yearly PRO14 Days trial$19.001 Year
- Lifetime PRO$57.00
Questions
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