Comparison

FlowStack vs ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts

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

Head to head
About

FlowStack

This app helps you beat procrastination and sharpen focus with a simple task manager and timer. It allows you to stack tasks, set estimated durations, and track progress to build productive routines and habits.

Highlights
  • Task stacking with individual timers
  • Flexible time blocking
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
  • Unlimited tasks & templates (with free tier limits)
  • Daily & weekly stats tracking
  • Minimalist, ad-free design
Features
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No ads. No account required. Just focus. FlowStack is a simple productivity timer, task manager, and routine app designed to beat procrastination and sharpen focus by having a clear name and timer for your task. Use it as a flexible timer for personal, work or study tasks, daily routines, or a focus tool if you struggle with multitasking or constant task switching. FlowStack keeps you on track and making real progress, one task at a time. In FlowStack, each task or to-do has an estimated duration and a timer that starts ticking down when you start the session. This makes it easier starting the task, and helps you get into a flow state by focusing on one task at a time. The current task is also shown as a Live Activity and in the Dynamic Island, making it easy to stay on task even while you're using another app. Once you're done, FlowStack pushes you into the next task. Need more time to finish the first task? Simply add more time to the timer, or continue in a flow state where time is unlimited. If you want to use it as a to-do list rather than focus session, you can also complete a task without starting the timer. Perfect for: • Procrastinators who struggle getting started • People with ADHD seeking simple focus tools • Anyone organizing tasks into daily routines • Users wanting a simple system for recurring tasks • Fans of Pomodoro and Atomic Habits (habit stacking, time blocking) • Professionals and students boosting productivity and focus • Anyone starting good habits—fitness, mental health, cleaning, learning, etc. What makes FlowStack different? • Flexible task timer. Like Pomodoro, but customizable and clear • Stack tasks in sequence. Avoid distractions, build flow by doing tasks after eachother (habit stacking) • Build habits with daily routines (morning routine, workout, study, business tasks) • ADHD-friendly focus and clean time blocking, no clutter • Great for deep work, project planning, personal growth • Tasks, focus timers, routines all in one simple app Core features: • Stack tasks with individual timers to stay focused on one task at a time (Live Activities and Dynamic Island shows the current task name and time left) • Flexibly time block your schedule for focused productivity. Each task has an estimated duration, easily extendable in case you need more time for a task • Unlimited tasks & templates for recurring tasks (2 template/routine limit for free users, unlimited one-off tasks for free users) • Track daily & weekly stats for motivation • Lightweight, minimalist. No accounts, no ads, generous free version available FlowStack is your ADHD-friendly productivity tool to block distractions, maintain momentum, and stay organized. Whether you're tackling homework, working remotely, or aiming for a structured day, FlowStack turns your to-do list into action. Boost time management Stay productive with a built-in flexible Pomodoro timer Get motivated with simple progress tracking Apple terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts

This app provides a toolkit of actionable shortcuts designed to simplify daily tasks for individuals with ADHD. It integrates with your existing apps to help manage focus, routines, and reminders without requiring you to learn new interfaces.

Highlights
  • One-tap focus timers
  • Automated journaling to Apple Notes
  • Customizable routine builders
  • Unmissable reminder system
  • Integration with native apps
  • Siri Shortcut compatibility
Features
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ADHD Lifesavers: Tools for ADHD Brains, by ADHD Brains Finally, an app that gets you. Struggle with focus, time blindness, or overwhelm? We do too. That’s why we built ADHD Lifesavers—a toolkit designed with ADHD minds, for ADHD minds. No fluff, no guilt. Just actionable tools to make daily life easier. What Makes It Work for ADHD: It's an app that makes your native apps work for you. A constant struggle for people with ADHD is to remember the app that they told themselves they will use daily. ADHD Lifesavers focuses on eliminating that by making your default apps and world's most popular apps, work for you. Examples? Hyperfocus Mode: Block distractions instantly with one-tap focus timers (Pomodoro + customizable intervals) + Siri Shortcuts (Hey Siri, start deep work!). Journaling and Reflections: Trigger questions that make you think and then auto-save these reflections to Apple Notes for seamless idea capture. Create Routines: Log your water, get reminded to eat on time, build other such basic but healthy routines in your life Build unmissable reminders: Get shortcuts that set multiple reminders at set intervals, so you never miss the reminder - even if you dismiss it the first time. and tons of other shortcuts that help deal with the paralyzing symptoms that ADHD comes with Built by Neurodivergent Minds: We’re not self-help gurus. We’re developers, designers, and writers who’ve spent years fighting unhelpful productivity apps. ADHD Lifesavers includes: Zero app-hopping: Works with tools you already use (Notes, WhatsApp, Reminders, Siri). Apple-first design: Notifications sync with Focus Modes to avoid overwhelm. Why People Love It: “Shortcuts saved my morning routine: meds logged, tasks sorted, cat fed. All automatic.” – Nigel, ADD “FINALLY! It talks to my iPhone like magic – no more copying stuff between apps!” – Pranav, ADHD Free to Try, Forever Accessible: Download now and get full access (no paywalls!). A community that actually gets it. About Us: We’re a neurodivergent team who codes with fidget toys in hand. Every feature is tested by ADHDers, because you deserve tools that work with your brain — not against it.

Screenshots

FlowStack4 screens
ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlowStack at 100% against ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts's 0%. FlowStack also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0). ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. FlowStack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlowStack holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FlowStack's written reviews are positive against 0% of ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowStack ships an update every 6 days, ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FlowStack versus ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowStackADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNero studiosAppsthentic Technology LLP

Customer experience

FlowStack

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FlowStack

Subscriptions2
  • Premium access monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium access yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is FlowStack free?
FlowStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts free?
ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlowStack or ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts?
FlowStack is rated higher. FlowStack averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do FlowStack or ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts have ads?
Neither FlowStack nor ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowStack or ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts?
FlowStack ships an update every 6 days, and ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts every 3 days. Most recently, FlowStack was updated on November 4, 2026 and ADHD Lifesavers Shortcuts on November 4, 2026.

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