# Progress vs Calflow

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Calflow at 131 against Progress's 35. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Progress sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Calflow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Progress against 4.9 for Calflow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 131 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Progress's written reviews are positive against 89% of Calflow's.

Progress ships an update every 9 days, Calflow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progress | Calflow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-goals-tasks-and-focus/id1600875289/reviews) | **[4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calflow-planner-and-tracker/id6474122188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **131** |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [巨 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551465301) | [Kyovan Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712594394) |

## What reviewers say

### Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-goals-tasks-and-focus/id1600875289)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| 季度订阅 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度订阅 | $6.99 | per year |
| 半年订阅 | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| 完整版(优惠) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 完整版 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🎯 Good for goal setting and progress tracking
- 📊 Visual progress bars are motivating
- ✨ Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Efficient time management tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently (TestFlight)
- 🤔 Sync issues between devices
- ⚠️ Complex for new users
- 📚 Poorly written user guide
- 😵 Overly complicated features

**Reported bugs**

- 2.0 version timer not updated
- TestFlight version crashes frequently
- Phone and iPad not auto-syncing in real-time
- MacBook app crashes after updates
- Focus timeline not opening

**Requested features**

- Update 2.0 timer function
- Real-time sync between phone and iPad
- Multi-select archive function
- One-click date setting for daily check-ins
- Countdown focus widget


### Calflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calflow-planner-and-tracker/id6474122188)

This app integrates with your existing iOS Reminders and Calendars to help you track how you spend your time. It offers features for daily planning, time tracking, and goal setting, providing insights into your productivity within the Apple ecosystem.

**Highlights:** 2-way sync with iOS Reminders & Calendar, Time tracking for reminders and events, Time distribution insights, Powerful tag system for filtering, Goal and habit tracking, Apple Health and app usage sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual plan | $12.99 | per year |
| One-time  purchase | $37.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Excellent time tracking with automatic logging
- 📱 Seamless cross-device synchronization (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch)
- 📅 Perfect integration with Apple Calendar and Reminders
- 🎯 Comprehensive goal-setting and insights features
- 🧩 Simple, intuitive user interface with low friction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer synchronization issues across devices
- 🐛 Confusing insights calculation (double-counting existing calendar events)
- 🐛 Apple Watch complications not fully functional
- 🌙 No dark mode support
- 📱 iPad lacks some features available on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't sync across devices (iPhone to iPad/Mac)
- Live Activity not showing on iPad when timer active
- Apple Watch timers not accessible on other devices
- Widget display showing only black and white screen
- Insights double-counting time on existing calendar events

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Mac menu bar timer widget
- Multiple simultaneous timers on iPhone
- Larger font size options
- Ability to copy and paste calendar events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progress free?

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

### Is Calflow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Progress or Calflow?

Calflow is rated higher. Progress averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Calflow averages 4.9 from 131 ratings.

### Do Progress or Calflow have ads?

Neither Progress nor Calflow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Progress or Calflow?

Progress ships an update every 9 days, and Calflow every 10 days. Most recently, Progress was updated on November 7, 2026 and Calflow on November 8, 2026.

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