Comparison

FlowStack vs RiceList

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 timer and task manager. Organize your day into routines, stack tasks sequentially, and track your progress with built-in statistics. Ideal for individuals with ADHD, students, and professionals seeking enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Flexible task timer
  • Stack tasks sequentially
  • Build habits with daily routines
  • ADHD-friendly focus
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
  • Track daily & weekly stats
  • Unlimited tasks (free version)
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

RiceList

Features
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Most to-do lists treat every task the same. RiceList doesn't. RiceList automatically scores and ranks your tasks so you always know exactly what to work on next — no second-guessing, no decision fatigue. HOW IT WORKS Add a task in seconds. Set urgency and a deadline. RiceList calculates a priority score and ranks your list automatically. The most important task is always at the top. Want more accuracy? Tap "Refine my priority score" to dial in who the task affects, how much it matters, how confident you are, and how long it will take. The score updates in real time. WHAT YOU GET · A ranked task list that tells you what matters most · A daily focus screen showing your top priority · Priority tiers: Top Priority, High, Medium, Low and Backlog · Task status tracking: Not Started, In Progress, On Hold · Deadlines with overdue alerts · Completed task history · Light and dark mode · Search across all your tasks Built for everyday people — not just project managers. No jargon, no complexity. Just a smarter list.

Screenshots

FlowStack4 screens
RiceList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RiceList at none against FlowStack's 3. FlowStack's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. FlowStack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RiceList asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowStack ships an update every 5 days, RiceList every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FlowStack versus RiceList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowStackRiceList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNero studiosgeorge ife-alabi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FlowStack

Subscriptions2
  • Premium access monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium access yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
None

RiceList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlowStack free?
FlowStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RiceList free?
RiceList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlowStack or RiceList have ads?
Neither FlowStack nor RiceList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowStack or RiceList?
FlowStack ships an update every 5 days, and RiceList every 2 months. Most recently, FlowStack was updated on October 10, 2026 and RiceList on October 16, 2026.

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