# OmniFocus 4 vs FlowCue App

The clearest difference is rating: FlowCue App at 5.0 against OmniFocus 4's 4.0. FlowCue App also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). OmniFocus 4's advantage is ratings volume (344 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OmniFocus 4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and FlowCue App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlowCue App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OmniFocus 4 has 344 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OmniFocus 4 ships an update every 3 weeks, FlowCue App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OmniFocus 4 | FlowCue App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnifocus-4/id1542143627/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowcue-app/id6769629855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **344** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 138 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Omni Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/281731738) | [Amiel Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896675288) |

## What reviewers say

### OmniFocus 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnifocus-4/id1542143627)

This task management application helps busy professionals organize and prioritize their work. It offers a unified interface across multiple Apple devices, allowing users to create, organize, and focus on tasks efficiently. A free trial is available.

**Highlights:** Unified interface across Apple devices, Task creation and organization, Perspectives Bar for navigation, Focus mode for specific projects, Secure, end-to-end encrypted sync, Universal cross-platform purchase

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Legacy Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to v4 from v1-v3 | $37.49 | one-time |
| Upgrade v4 to Pro from v1-v3 | $37.49 | one-time |
| Unlock Standard (Mac Promo) | $56.00 | one-time |
| Unlock Standard | $74.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade from Standard to Pro | $74.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to v4 Pro from v1-v3 | $74.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro (Mac Promo) | $111.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streamlined and better than ever
- 🔒 End-to-end encrypted
- 👍 Universal interface across devices
- 🚀 Powerful task management features
- 👍 Customizable perspectives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and laggy
- 👎 Clunky and confusing user interface
- 👎 Degraded user interface compared to previous version
- 🐛 Sync issues and slow synchronization
- 👎 Lacks important features like time-sensitive notifications

**Reported bugs**

- View options button not working consistently
- Custom perspectives not persisting in sidebar
- App crashing on launch
- Drag and drop functionality issues
- Incorrect task completion when adding new tasks

**Requested features**

- Markdown support in notes
- Gantt view for projects
- Ability to reorder perspectives in the sidebar
- Print to PDF with due dates and completed dates
- Natural language processing for task creation


### FlowCue App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowcue-app/id6769629855)

Automate your timed tasks with this sequence timer. Build custom playlists for routines like workouts or morning rituals, and let the app guide you through each step with audio cues. Stay focused without constantly checking the clock.

**Highlights:** Create timed task playlists, Automatic step progression, Speech announcements for transitions, Home screen widget for quick launch, Customizable task icons and colors, Loop mode for repeating routines

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlowCue Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OmniFocus 4 free?

OmniFocus 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FlowCue App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OmniFocus 4 or FlowCue App?

FlowCue App is rated higher. OmniFocus 4 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while FlowCue App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OmniFocus 4 or FlowCue App have ads?

Neither OmniFocus 4 nor FlowCue App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OmniFocus 4 or FlowCue App?

OmniFocus 4 ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlowCue App monthly. Most recently, OmniFocus 4 was updated on October 27, 2026 and FlowCue App 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.*