Comparison

FlipTimer vs GoalsDiary

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

Head to head
About

FlipTimer

This app helps users improve focus and manage tasks by combining a Pomodoro timer with a unique flip-to-focus feature. It allows for easy task import and smart deadline estimation, ideal for those with ADHD or complex projects.

Highlights
  • Flip phone to start focus timer
  • Import tasks via Markdown/CSV
  • Smart task completion date estimation
  • Break down complex projects
  • Reduce distractions
  • Build habits and track progress
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ADHD, procrastination, or just want to boost your focus? FlipTimer is designed for anyone who struggles with attention or has lots of complex tasks. Combining Pomodoro and a unique flip-to-focus timer, FlipTimer helps you break down big projects and stay on track. Key Features: • Flip your phone to instantly enter focus countdown and reduce distractions • Quickly import multi-level tasks via Markdown or CSV—perfect for ADHD users to break down overwhelming projects and for anyone who wants to batch-create tasks • Smartly estimate task completion dates based on your real data, easing deadline anxiety Use Cases: • ADHD Study & Review: Import textbook outlines (Markdown/CSV), auto-allocate time, focus on one step at a time • Work Projects: Break down big projects, progress step by step, avoid task pile-up • Content Creation: Turn outlines into actionable tasks, clarify workflow, boost execution • Life Planning: Break down annual/monthly goals, build habits, and track progress If you have hierarchical tasks or struggle with focus, FlipTimer helps you turn chaos into actionable plans—just flip your phone to start focusing and get things done. Terms of Service: https://donuts-sneeze-ph2.craft.me/KJ9ZvTZ2JPqfY2 Privacy Policy: https://donuts-sneeze-ph2.craft.me/orEdXv2zQ0LSac

About

GoalsDiary

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Goals Diary is a goal management tool designed for individuals to set, break down, and track their goals, as well as record daily progress in the form of text and images, ensuring that every step of progress is clearly visible. 【Goal Decomposition】Supports infinite hierarchical goal decomposition, allowing your goals to be as detailed as possible. 【Pin to Homepage】Any goal can be pinned to the homepage, and sub-goals that are broken down can also become the focus individually. 【Goal Progress】Set quantifiable progress for any goal, making each goal's achievement clear and understandable. 【Goal Diary】Each time a new progress is achieved, it can be recorded in the form of a diary with pictures and text, ensuring that every step of your progress is documented and visible. --Pro User Benefits: Pro users can add up to 20 goals to the homepage tab and can create an unlimited number of goals, sub-goals, and journals; free users can add only up to 3 goals to the homepage tab and can create a maximum of 50 goals and sub-goals. --Subscription Price: The price will be shown during the subscription process. The recurring monthly price is $1.0 per month. --Cancellation of Subscription: To cancel your subscription, you must manually turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. --Renewal: Your Apple account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Upon successful payment, your subscription period will extend by one more subscription cycle. --Privacy Policy: https://tangible-paperback-98a.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3b051832e9204b1f9979d6eedbda44ed?pvs=4 --Terms of Use: https://tangible-paperback-98a.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-c1feef02e7c645bc8ed5ea1f405bd5dd?pvs=4

Screenshots

FlipTimer4 screens
GoalsDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GoalsDiary at every 3 weeks against FlipTimer's every 6 weeks. FlipTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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. FlipTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GoalsDiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlipTimer ships an update every 6 weeks, GoalsDiary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FlipTimer versus GoalsDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlipTimerGoalsDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongguan Tuesday Technology Co., Ltd.子源 董

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FlipTimer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime$14.99
2 purchases

GoalsDiary

Subscriptions1
  • MonthSubscription$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Permanent Purchase$9.99

Questions

Is FlipTimer free?
FlipTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoalsDiary free?
GoalsDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlipTimer or GoalsDiary have ads?
Neither FlipTimer nor GoalsDiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlipTimer or GoalsDiary?
FlipTimer ships an update every 6 weeks, and GoalsDiary every 3 weeks. Most recently, FlipTimer was updated on September 21, 2026 and GoalsDiary on September 20, 2026.

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