Comparison

Ochi vs CascadingFlow

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

Head to head
About

Ochi

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting websites and applications on your device. You can customize blocking schedules, set timed filters, and even lock settings to prevent accidental access. It's designed to curb excessive social media habits and improve productivity.

Highlights
  • Block iOS and Mac apps
  • Block websites and categories
  • Timed and all-day filters
  • Schedule blocking
  • Lock filters
  • Control Center widgets
  • Sync across devices
Features
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“A great tool if you’re looking for a way to become more focused and less distracted.” - 9to5Mac, Chance Miller “The design of the iPhone & macOS app is appealing, both simple and colorful.” - TechRadar, Daryl Baxter “Ochi lets you create a more focused work environment.” - MacStories, John Voorhees “Great for maintaining productivity so you never accidentally find yourself on Twitter.” - Matthew Cassinelli “Ochi is great for when you want to focus on really specific tasks.” - Christopher Lawley Ochi helps you block distracting apps and website on your device, putting an end to excessively bad Social Media habits. Pick the apps and website you would like to block, set up the app & website blocking, and you're all good to go! And, if you'd like to block things during particular days, create a schedule to automatically restrict content. Features; • Block iOS apps (and Mac apps too with Ochi for Mac) • Block websites and categories of websites • Enable filters that run all day, or timed filters that cannot be stopped for a period of time • Temporarily pause filters if you need to urgently access particular apps • Schedule filters to block social media distractions during the day, and at bed time • Lock filters to prevent making changes during moments of impulse • Control Center widgets to control blocking from the Control Center or from the adjustable Lock Screen controls • Integrate with Shortcuts to automate your productivity workflow • Sync filters between iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Handy widgets to quickly enable filters If you have any questions, please reach out to ochi@michaeltigas.com.au Privacy Policy: https://ochithe.app/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: https://ochithe.app/termsofuse/

About

CascadingFlow

Features
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Find your flow with CascadingFlow, an app crafted to bring the soothing sounds of nature to your everyday routine. Featuring river and stream recordings from hikes across the scenic landscapes of the Western United States, CascadingFlow immerses you in the calming energy of water in motion. Whether you’re looking to improve focus, ease into sleep, or simply escape to the wild for a moment of relaxation, CascadingFlow brings the peaceful ambiance of nature to you.

Screenshots

Ochi4 screens
CascadingFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ochi at fortnightly against CascadingFlow's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Ochi sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CascadingFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ochi ships an update fortnightly, CascadingFlow every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ochi versus CascadingFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOchiCascadingFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (155 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings155 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael TigasJustin Wesley

Bugs and requests

Ochi

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Pause function crashes app instead of pausing
  • Filters don't activate despite being set up correctly
  • App blocking doesn't work on macOS Tahoe
  • Safari extension fails to block websites
  • Scheduled filters don't turn on automatically
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  • Add website button remains grayed out
  • Filters automatically delete without user action
  • App unresponsive and won't close
  • Conflicting filter rules create accessibility loopholes
  • Doesn't work with Safari profiles after iOS updates
  • Bypass possible by clicking 'reopen site'
  • Multiple filter conflicts cause unexpected behavior

Requested features

9 requests
  • Prevent app uninstallation
  • Block all apps instead of predetermined list
  • Website blocking on Chrome and other browsers
  • Keyboard shortcuts to start/stop filters
  • One-click website blocking from browser
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  • Shopping category for Amazon/eBay blocking
  • Block filter should override accessible filter
  • Better troubleshooting documentation
  • Free trial period for premium features

CascadingFlow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Ochi

Subscriptions4
  • Ochi Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Ochi Pro (1 month)$4.991 Month
  • Ochi Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Ochi Pro (1 year)$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Ochi Pro - Lifetime$69.99
  • Ochi Pro Lifetime$89.99
1 purchases

CascadingFlow

One-time1
  • CascadingFlow Deluge$5.99

Questions

Is Ochi free?
Ochi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CascadingFlow free?
CascadingFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ochi or CascadingFlow have ads?
Neither Ochi nor CascadingFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ochi or CascadingFlow?
Ochi ships an update fortnightly, and CascadingFlow every 13 months. Most recently, Ochi was updated on November 7, 2026 and CascadingFlow on October 27, 2026.

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