# Focus Capsule vs Flowave

The clearest difference is device support: Focus Capsule at 5 against Flowave's 3. Focus Capsule also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Capsule sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Flowave sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Capsule | Flowave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taekyu Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663703906) | [hyungwoo park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773336912) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Capsule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-capsule-pomodoro/id1663703904)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 year Timer Activatation | $0.99 | per year |
| Timer Activatation | $2.99 | one-time |


### Flowave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowave-pomodoro-focus-timer/id6743940939)

This app uses a Pomodoro timer with calming wave sounds and a visual surfer companion to enhance focus for study, work, or meditation. It offers customizable soundscapes, progress tracking, and Apple Watch synchronization.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro focus timer, Calming wave soundscapes, Visual wave animations, Focus time tracking, Apple Watch sync, Home Screen widgets, Dark mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Surfer (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Surfer (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Surfer | $0.99 | one-time |
| FloWatch Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| All-Time Plan | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Family Plan | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Capsule free?

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

### Is Flowave free?

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

### Do Focus Capsule or Flowave have ads?

Neither Focus Capsule nor Flowave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Capsule or Flowave?

Focus Capsule ships an update weekly, and Flowave weekly. Most recently, Focus Capsule was updated on October 6, 2026 and Flowave on October 9, 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.*