Comparison

Focus Flow Timer & Alarms vs Flowave

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

Head to head
About

Focus Flow Timer & Alarms

Features
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**Stay focused. Take real breaks. Build a streak you can see.** Focus Flow is a Pomodoro timer built for deep work and study sessionsβ€”not just a countdown on your screen. Work in proven focus intervals, rest on schedule, and track your progress with streaks, history, and a home screen widget that keeps you accountable. **POMODORO TIMER THAT FITS YOUR DAY** β€’ Classic presets: 25/5, 50/10, and 15/5 β€’ Custom focus and break lengths (Focus Flow Pro) β€’ Pause, resume, and extend break when life interrupts β€’ Session notes so you remember what you accomplished β€’ Gentle haptics and notifications when a phase ends **COUNTDOWN TIMER** Need a simple timer instead of Pomodoro? Switch to countdown mode for meetings, cooking, workouts, or anything time-boxed. **SEE YOUR PROGRESS** β€’ Daily and weekly stats at a glance β€’ Session history with export to CSV β€’ Streak counter to keep your habit alive β€’ Achievement badges as you hit milestones **ALWAYS IN VIEW** β€’ Colorful home screen widgetβ€”timer, streak, and daily goal β€’ Live Activities on supported iPhones for focus and countdown β€’ Apple Watch app: Pomodoro, countdown, and quick stats on your wrist **SMART REMINDERS** Optional notifications for phase changes and streak remindersβ€”so you finish strong without staring at the clock. **MAKE IT YOURS** β€’ Dark mode and accent themes β€’ Siri shortcut to start a focus session fast **FOCUS FLOW PRO** (optional subscription) Unlock alarms with custom ringtones, custom Pomodoro profiles, and imported completion soundsβ€”perfect for power users who want full control. Whether you are studying for exams, writing code, or blocking time for creative work, Focus Flow helps you concentrate in short bursts, recover with real breaks, and build a focus habit that lasts. Download Focus Flow and start your next Pomodoro today. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/focusflow-timers Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flowave

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
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# Flowave: Focus with Waves Flowave is a Pomodoro-based focus timer that helps you concentrate with calming wave sounds and a cute surfer companion. - Visual wave animations that flow with your timer - Real ocean, rain, and thunder sounds to boost focus - Track focus time, streaks, and schedules with built-in stats - Quick timer control and sync with Apple Watch - Home Screen widgets for instant progress view - Dark mode and multi-language support Create a peaceful space for study, work, or meditation. Ride the wave of focus with Flowave! Privacy Policy: https://noworking.notion.site/flowave-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://noworking.notion.site/flowave-terms-of-service

Screenshots

Focus Flow Timer & Alarms4 screens
Flowave4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus Flow Timer & Alarms and Flowave are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Flow Timer & Alarms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focus Flow Timer & Alarms versus Flowave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Flow Timer & AlarmsFlowave
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHexalitics Technology Pvt. Ltd.hyungwoo park

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Flow Timer & Alarms

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
6 purchases

Flowave

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Surfer (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Pro Surfer (Yearly)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Surfer5 variants$0.99
  • FloWatch Pro$9.99
  • All-Time Plan$19.99
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  • Lifetime Family Plan$39.99

Questions

Is Focus Flow Timer & Alarms free?
Focus Flow Timer & Alarms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flowave free?
Flowave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Flow Timer & Alarms or Flowave have ads?
Neither Focus Flow Timer & Alarms nor Flowave shows ads.

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