Flow vs Span Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flow
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Flow – Focus Timer for Deep Work Flow is a simple yet powerful focus timer designed to help you stay productive and enter the flow state effortlessly. Inspired by the Pomodoro Technique but without rigid time constraints, Flow lets you work for as long as you need—whether it's 30 minutes, an hour, or more—so you can stay fully immersed in your tasks. Why Flow? No Time Limits – Unlike traditional Pomodoro timers, Flow doesn’t force breaks every 25 minutes. You decide how long you want to work. Stay Focused – Track your sessions and keep distractions away. Boost Productivity – Work in deep focus mode and improve efficiency. Whether you're studying, working, or creating, Flow helps you structure your time while allowing flexibility to keep you in the zone. Start your Flow today!
Span Timer
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Span Timer is a minimalist timer app designed for clarity and focus. MULTIPLE TIMERS Run up to 4 independent timers simultaneously. Whether you're timing different tasks, tracking multiple activities, or managing concurrent workflows, Span Timer adapts to your needs with intelligent layouts. COUNT UP OR DOWN Each timer works your way: • Swipe up for stopwatch mode - count up from zero • Swipe down to set a countdown timer • Switch between modes anytime CLEAN INTERFACE No clutter. No ads. No distractions. Just your timers and the time. GESTURES Simple, intuitive controls: • Tap to start or pause • Long press to add custom titles • Swipe to switch modes DYNAMIC LAYOUTS Span Timer automatically adjusts: • 1 timer: fullscreen • 2-3 timers: vertical stack • 4 timers: balanced grid PRIVACY FIRST Zero data collection. Everything stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. Perfect for: • Focus sessions and Pomodoro techniques • Cooking multiple dishes • Workout intervals • Task time tracking • Meeting time management • Creative time blocking Span Timer is time tracking refined to its essence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Flow at 16.4 against Span Timer's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flow | Span Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shreyansh Mishra | Abhishek Serjam |
In-app purchases
Flow
No in-app purchases
Span Timer
No in-app purchases









