Comparison

30 Minutes Focus vs Flowtime

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

Head to head
About

30 Minutes Focus

Features
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Are you tired of distractions derailing your study sessions? Say goodbye to procrastination and hello to productivity with 30 Minutes Focus! Our innovative app combines the power of focused timers with soothing background music, creating the perfect environment for effective studying. Here's why you'll love: Customizable Timers: Set your study duration and break intervals to match your workflow. Whether you prefer short bursts of intense focus or longer study sessions, 30 Minutes Focus has you covered. Productivity-Boosting Music: Choose from a curated selection of calming music tracks. Say goodbye to distracting noises and hello to a harmonious study experience. Don't let distractions hold you back from reaching your full potential. Download 30 Minutes Focus today and experience the difference focused studying can make in your academic success! Available on the App Store. Start studying smarter, not harder, with 30 Minutes Focus!" Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ YouTube API Services Terms of Service https://github.com/SvenTiigi/YouTubePlayerKit?tab=readme-ov-file Lofi Girl https://www.youtube.com/@LofiGirl https://lofigirl.com

About

Flowtime

This app helps you understand your focus by using a full-screen timer. Simply tap when your mind drifts and tap again to re-engage. It provides insights into your truly focused time to help you naturally improve your study habits.

Highlights
  • Full-screen focus timer
  • Tap to track focus drift
  • Insight into true focus time
  • Improve study habits naturally
  • Reduce distractions without guilt
  • See progress clearly
Features
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Flowtime - Focus Timer Flowtime helps you understand your focus, not fight it. Start a full-screen timer and study as you normally would. When your mind drifts, tap the screen. When you’re ready to re-engage, tap once more. At the end of each session, Flowtime shows you how much time you were truly focused, helping you build awareness and improve naturally over time. No pressure. No rigid rules. Just honest insight into how you study. Perfect for students who want to: • Study with intention • Reduce distractions without guilt • Improve their focus • See their progress clearly Focus is a skill. Flowtime helps you train it.

Screenshots

30 Minutes Focus3 screens
Flowtime4 screens

Verdict

The call

30 Minutes Focus and Flowtime are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
30 Minutes Focus versus Flowtime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter30 Minutes FocusFlowtime
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommaso PalmisanoNeil Ramey

In-app purchases

None

30 Minutes Focus

No in-app purchases

None

Flowtime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 30 Minutes Focus free?
30 Minutes Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flowtime free?
Flowtime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 30 Minutes Focus or Flowtime have ads?
Neither 30 Minutes Focus nor Flowtime shows ads.

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