Comparison

Timer vs FlowHour

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

Head to head
About

Timer

Features
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Timer is an efficient timer for time management. Minimalist, fresh and powerful, habit-forming tools, stay focused, and refuse to bow down. 【Main Functions】 It provides countdown and positive timing functions: it can remind you within the specified time to prevent the task from being missed after the time limit. and an extension with multi-timing capabilities. It provides a stopwatch function: it is suitable for all kinds of occasions that require accurate timing, easy to operate, and is suitable for sports, competitions and other affairs that require accurate timing. Countdown function is provided: It is suitable for recording and reminding important dates in your life, it can help you manage your time and ensure that you don't miss important anniversaries or events. Countdown days can be applied to various occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, exam dates, etc. It provides a custom function of timing sound effects: there are many built-in sound effects, and the reminder is very eye-catching. 【Pro Subscription】 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. To cancel your subscription, you can go to your iPhone/iPad/iPod's Settings> [your name] > iTunes & App Store, tap your Apple ID, tap View Apple ID, tap Subscriptions, click on 'Cancel Subsciption' for the app. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy statement:https://txc.qq.com/products/669062/faqs-more?id=159237 Terms of use:https://txc.qq.com/products/669062/faqs-more?id=159235 Just check it out, my dear friends!

About

FlowHour

Features
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FlowHour transforms your iPhone into two beautiful full-screen experiences: a modern Desk Clock and a relaxing Sand Timer. Designed for focus, study, work, and bedside use, FlowHour gives you large readable time, smooth visual motion, and premium design styles that look great day or night. Features: Full-screen Desk Clock with large, easy-to-read time Sand Timer mode with smooth top-to-bottom flow animation One free design in Desk Clock and one free design in Sand Timer Premium design packs available via one-time unlock Works offline after download Clean privacy-first experience: no account, no tracking, no analytics Perfect for: Nightstand clock Desktop clock Focus sessions Study timer Minimal aesthetic setup Premium: Unlock all premium Desk Clock and Sand Timer designs forever with a one-time purchase. Notes: FlowHour is an app-based full-screen experience and runs while the app is open.

Screenshots

Timer4 screens
FlowHour3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FlowHour at none against Timer's shown. FlowHour also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months). Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and FlowHour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer ships an update every 13 months, FlowHour every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Timer versus FlowHour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerFlowHour
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer颖欣 李Purpose Software LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Timer Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
1 purchases

FlowHour

One-time1
  • Unlock All Premium Designs$14.99

Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowHour free?
FlowHour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timer or FlowHour have ads?
Timer shows ads; FlowHour does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer or FlowHour?
Timer ships an update every 13 months, and FlowHour every 5 days. Most recently, Timer was updated on September 18, 2026 and FlowHour on September 8, 2026.

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