Comparison

Lesscreen vs FlowStudy

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

Head to head
About

Lesscreen

Features
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Lesscreen helps you reduce screen time and block distracting apps, so you can make room for what matters. Start a focus session, schedule regular breaks from apps, or set a shared daily time limit. FOCUS WHEN YOU CHOOSE Choose the apps, categories or websites you want to block, then set a focus duration. Start with 25, 45 or 60 minutes, or adjust the session to suit your day. BUILD A ROUTINE Schedule blocking for work, study or bedtime. Choose your start time, end time and days of the week. Overnight schedules can continue into the next morning. SET A DAILY LIMIT Give your selected apps a shared daily time budget. When the budget is reached, that selection is blocked for the rest of the day. The limit resets at local midnight. START WITH A TEMPLATE Work time, Wind down and Less social scrolling give you a starting point you can make your own. PROTECT YOUR PLANS An optional setting prevents you from stopping, editing or deleting a plan inside Lesscreen while it is actively blocking. You remain in control of Screen Time permission in iOS Settings. CLEAR, SIMPLE CONTROLS Manage your routines in one place and see which plans are active. If plans overlap, an app unlocks only when no active plan is still blocking it. No account is required. Your selected apps and plans are stored on your device. Lesscreen uses Apple's Screen Time features and requires permission to block your selection. Daily limits are shared across each plan's selection, not separate limits for every app. On iOS 17.4 and later, earlier usage from the same day is included. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese. Requires iOS 16 or later.

About

FlowStudy

Features
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FlowStudy is a focus timer designed specifically for ADHD brains. Unlike traditional pomodoro timers that interrupt your flow with rigid breaks, FlowStudy respects your hyperfocus and helps you work with your brain, not against it. DESIGNED FOR ADHD Traditional timers force you to stop when you are finally in the zone. FlowStudy lets you keep going. When your session ends, simply tap "Keep Going" to extend your focus without losing momentum. START SMALL, BUILD MOMENTUM Task paralysis is real. That is why FlowStudy features a prominent "Just 5 Minutes" button. Starting is the hardest part, and 5 minutes is all you need to get going. Most people keep going once they start. VISUAL TIME FOR TIME-BLIND BRAINS A large, calming progress ring shows exactly how much time remains. No more guessing, no more time blindness. The ring changes color as you approach the end: blue for active focus, yellow for wrap-up, and teal for completion. GUILT-FREE BY DESIGN No streaks. No shame. No punishment for missed days. FlowStudy tracks your progress without making you feel bad about the days you could not focus. Your history shows what you accomplished, not what you missed. FEATURES - Beautiful progress ring that depletes as time passes - Just 5 Minutes quick-start for overcoming task paralysis - Keep Going button to extend sessions without interruption - Gentle wrap-up warnings before sessions end - Session labels to track what you worked on - Daily and historical focus time tracking - Home screen widgets for one-tap focus - Lock screen widget to see today's progress - Focus sounds including lo-fi beats, rain, and white noise - Dark mode support - iCloud sync across all your devices - No account required FREE VS PREMIUM Free: - 3 sessions per day - 5 and 15 minute presets - Today's session history - Small widget Premium: - Unlimited sessions - Custom durations - Full session history - All widget sizes - Focus sounds PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION FlowStudy Premium is available with the following subscription options: Premium Monthly: $4.99/month Premium Annual: $39.99/year (Save 33%) All subscriptions include a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://flowstudy.bulpara.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://flowstudy.bulpara.com/privacy FlowStudy was built by someone with ADHD, for people with ADHD. Every feature was designed to work with the unique way our brains operate. Start your free trial today and discover a focus timer that finally gets you.

Screenshots

Lesscreen4 screens
FlowStudy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lesscreen at none against FlowStudy's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FlowStudy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lesscreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Lesscreen versus FlowStudy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLesscreenFlowStudy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Jirry Jirry Technology Co., Ltd.BULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

Lesscreen

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FlowStudy

Subscriptions2
  • FlowStudy Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Lesscreen free?
Lesscreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowStudy free?
FlowStudy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lesscreen or FlowStudy have ads?
Neither Lesscreen nor FlowStudy shows ads.

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