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Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch vs Flowave

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

Head to head
Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch
Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch

Watch sync & study log

Free
πŸ“Š Productivity
No ratingsView app β†’
Flowave : Pomodoro Focus Timer
Flowave

Stay in flow. Stay focused

Free
πŸ“Š Productivity
No ratingsView app β†’
About

Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch

Features
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A simple Pomodoro timer that helps you focus: 25 minutes of work, 5 minutes of break, repeat. β–  Truly works with Apple Watch - iPhone and Apple Watch stay in sync in real time β€” control the timer from either device - Works standalone on Apple Watch, no iPhone needed - Feel a haptic alarm on your wrist exactly when the phase ends, even with the screen off - Complications show the remaining time right on your watch face β–  Reliable in the background - Notifications fire at the exact end time β€” even when the app is closed or the screen is locked - Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island shows the countdown at a glance - Start and pause from Home Screen / Lock Screen widgets (StandBy supported) β–  Track your focus - Completed pomodoros are logged automatically, with an optional task label (tag) - See today / weekly / all-time counts, total focus time, and your streak - Per-tag breakdown shows where your time actually went - Set a daily goal and watch the progress dots fill up β–  Make it yours - Customize work and break lengths (down to seconds) - Long break every 4 pomodoros β€” the classic Pomodoro cycle - Choose alert sounds, haptic strength, and ambient sounds β–  No strings attached - No account, no sign-up. Open the app and start - Just a small banner ad at the bottom β€” it never interrupts your focus (one-time purchase to remove)

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

Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch4 screens
Flowave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch at none against Flowave's 10. Flowave's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. Flowave sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch ships an update every 5 days, Flowave weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch versus Flowave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Pomodoro Timer + WatchFlowave
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro Itohyungwoo park

In-app purchases

None

Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch

No in-app purchases

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 Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch free?
Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flowave free?
Flowave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch or Flowave have ads?
Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch shows ads; Flowave does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch or Flowave?
Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch ships an update every 5 days, and Flowave weekly. Most recently, Simple Pomodoro Timer + Watch was updated on September 29, 2026 and Flowave on September 22, 2026.

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