Comparison

Pomodoro Focus Timer vs FlowTimer

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Dedicate one focused hour each day to a single task for personal growth. This app helps you stay on track with your reading, studying, or exercise goals. Reclaim your time and make it yours.

Highlights
  • Daily one-hour focus sessions
  • Single task dedication
  • Personal growth activities
  • Study and work focus
  • Exercise tracking
Features
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How many hours out of the 24 in a day are truly yours? Dedicate just one hour each day to focus on a single task. Make it your time—just for you. Whether it’s reading, studying, or exercising, any activity that helps you grow is perfect. We’re here to help you stay focused

About

FlowTimer

Features
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FlowTimer: Productivity Waves Based on the innovative FlowTime technique, FlowTimer adapts to your natural work rhythm, allowing you to maximize productivity without the rigidity of traditional timed work methods. **Key Features:** - **Customizable Work Sessions:** Set flexible work sessions and breaks that align with your unique productivity patterns. - **Real-Time Tracking:** Monitor your work and break durations in real-time to understand and improve your focus. - **Progress Insights:** Gain insights into your productivity trends with detailed statistics on daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly performance. - **Focus of the Week** Track your single priority for the week. - **Motivational Reminders:** Stay motivated with encouraging messages and the ability to view your progress at a glance. **Why FlowTimer?** FlowTimer is more than just a timer; it's a comprehensive tool designed to help you achieve deep focus and sustained productivity. Whether you're a student, professional, or anyone looking to enhance their work habits, FlowTimer empowers you to work smarter and achieve your goals. **Embrace the FlowTime Technique:** Say goodbye to procrastination and hello to productive work sessions. The FlowTime technique allows you to work in harmony with your natural productivity cycles, helping you maintain concentration and creativity for longer periods.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens
FlowTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowTimer at none against Pomodoro Focus Timer's 3. FlowTimer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pomodoro Focus Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FlowTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 4 days, FlowTimer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pomodoro Focus Timer versus FlowTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro Focus TimerFlowTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (194 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings194 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPepper FactoryOUTZERA LLC

Bugs and requests

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App lock mode frequently malfunctions
  • Timer doesn't sound alarm when time ends
  • App crashes regularly
  • Circle timer not centered properly
  • Timer overlaps and restarts with visual glitches
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  • Phone notifications bug when device is switched off during session

Requested features

11 requests
  • Multiple goals/tasks at the same time
  • Alarm notification when focus session ends
  • Time of day tracking for studying patterns
  • Pie chart showing daily focus distribution
  • Week and month view for pie charts
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  • Ability to delete time entries
  • More rewards/gifts for consistency
  • Larger and longer visual timer indicators
  • Ambient sounds (ocean, streams, white noise)
  • Calendar sync integration
  • Social media timer (not just general timer)

FlowTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • OneThing Premium$2.991 Month
  • OneThing Premium$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • OneThing Premium$44.99
None

FlowTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowTimer free?
FlowTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoro Focus Timer or FlowTimer have ads?
Pomodoro Focus Timer shows ads; FlowTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Focus Timer or FlowTimer?
Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 4 days, and FlowTimer every 7 months. Most recently, Pomodoro Focus Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and FlowTimer on September 13, 2026.

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