Comparison

Maelstrom vs FlowCue App

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

Head to head
About

Maelstrom

Features
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Maelstrom helps you stick to your routines and habits. Create routines by breaking them down into individual tasks with a duration. When you start a routine, the app will guide you through it one task at a time with a timer. When the time is up, it will alert you to move on to the next task to make sure you complete the routine. Additional features include: - Individual task schedules (e.g. "Journal every Sunday") - Minimum time for positive habits (e.g. "Read for at least 5 minutes") If this sounds helpful, give it a try. The app is free without subscriptions, ads or tracking. It is a personal project with no commercial intention.

About

FlowCue App

Automate your timed tasks with this sequence timer. Build custom playlists for routines like workouts or morning rituals, and let the app guide you through each step with audio cues. Stay focused without constantly checking the clock.

Highlights
  • Create timed task playlists
  • Automatic step progression
  • Speech announcements for transitions
  • Home screen widget for quick launch
  • Customizable task icons and colors
  • Loop mode for repeating routines
Features
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DESCRIPTION FlowCue is the modern sequence timer for people who move with purpose. Build a playlist of timed tasks — your morning routine, workout, focus sprint, or bedtime wind-down — hit Start, and FlowCue guides you through each step automatically. No more watching the clock. No more forgetting what’s next. Just follow the flow. HOW IT WORKS Create a FlowCue with your tasks and how long each one takes. Hit Start. FlowCue counts down each task and moves to the next automatically, announcing the name and playing a sound when it’s time to switch. Stay in the zone from first task to last. BUILT FOR YOUR LIFE • Morning Routine — wake up, brush, shower, get dressed, breakfast • Workout — warm up, exercises, rest intervals, cool down • Focus Sprint — work blocks, short breaks, long breaks • Kids Bedtime — bath, brush, story, lights out • Meal Prep, Study Sessions, Desk Reset — anything with steps and time FEATURES • Beautiful color-coded task playlists • Home screen widget — launch any routine with one tap • Speech announcements — hear what’s next without looking at your phone • Loop mode — repeat routines automatically • Custom icons, colors, and durations for every task • Dark mode support FLOWCUE PRO Upgrade once for unlimited FlowCues. Create as many routines as your life needs. Looking for the classic 30/30 app experience? FlowCue is the modern evolution — more powerful, more beautiful, and built for iOS 18.

Screenshots

Maelstrom3 screens
FlowCue App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maelstrom at none against FlowCue App's 1. Maelstrom also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). FlowCue App's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, ads 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. FlowCue App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Maelstrom asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maelstrom ships an update every 8 months, FlowCue App monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Maelstrom versus FlowCue App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaelstromFlowCue App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard HelmAmiel Kennedy

In-app purchases

None

Maelstrom

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FlowCue App

One-time1
  • FlowCue Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Maelstrom free?
Maelstrom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowCue App free?
FlowCue App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maelstrom or FlowCue App have ads?
Neither Maelstrom nor FlowCue App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maelstrom or FlowCue App?
Maelstrom ships an update every 8 months, and FlowCue App monthly. Most recently, Maelstrom was updated on November 12, 2026 and FlowCue App on October 31, 2026.

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