Comparison

Flowtick vs PomoSense

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

Head to head
About

Flowtick

Features
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TWO TIMER MODES - Pomodoro Timer: Work in proven 25-minute blocks with countdown function. The classic Pomodoro technique helps you focus completely on one task and create productive work blocks. - Stopwatch Mode: Unlimited time tracking for free work without fixed time constraints. Perfect for creative projects or tasks that require flexible time management. CATEGORIES & ORGANIZATION - Unlimited Categories: Organize your sessions by predefined or custom categories - Smart Filtering: Quickly find the sessions that interest you - Category Distribution: Understand how you spend your time across different areas DETAILED ANALYSIS - Time distribution over day, week, month, and year - Session count and productivity trends - Category distribution with appealing charts - Productivity ratings for self-reflection REFLECTION & NOTES - Session Reflection: After each session, you can rate how productive you were (1-5 stars) and reflect on what went well or what distracted you. - Notepad: Capture spontaneous thoughts and ideas during your focus sessions without interrupting your workflow. ICLOUD SYNCHRONIZATION - Synchronize your data automatically across all devices. Work seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with identical data everywhere. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND - Always in view: Track your active session directly in the Dynamic Island or on the lock screen. The timer continues running visibly even when the app is in the background. - Push Notifications: Receive automatic notifications when your timer has expired. PRIVACY - Your productivity data remains private. Anonymous usage statistics help me improve the app without collecting personal information. TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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PomoSense

Features
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PomoSense is a minimalist Pomodoro timer for deep focus — no buttons, just gestures. 【SIMPLE TO USE】 • Long press to start • Double tap to pause • Swipe down to reset Not sure what to do? Tap the timer and it shows the gestures that work right now. 【ALWAYS IN VIEW】 Your countdown stays on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Focus and breaks switch automatically, with a sound and notification when each one ends. 【FREE PROGRESS TRACKING】 • Today's focus time and a 7-day chart • Daily streaks to keep you going • This month's calendar of completed focus days 【POMOSENSE PREMIUM】 APP LOCK Block distracting apps such as social media and video while you focus. Apps unlock automatically when the session ends. FULL HISTORY Look back at every past month, day by day. SMART SCHEDULING Pick the time you want tos your focus cycle to it. DETAILED STATISTICS Weekly reports and trends of your focus time. 【WHY POMODORO】 Short, focused work interelp you stay concentratedand avoid burnout. Start with 25 minutes of focus and 5-minute breaks, or set your own lengths. 【PERFECT FOR】 • Students preparing for exams • Remote workers and prof • Developers and writers in deep work • Anyone who wants to spee 【YOUR PRIVACY】 • Focus history is stored on your device • No account or sign-up r • Only anonymous usage analytics 【SUBSCRIPTION】 PomoSense Premium is availy auto-renewingsubscription. Eligible new subscribers get a 7-day free trial. • Payment is charged to y confirm the purchase(after the free trial, if any) • The subscription renewsed off at least 24 hoursbefore the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytimttings Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legs/dev/stdeula/ Immerse in time. Achieve

Screenshots

Flowtick4 screens
PomoSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PomoSense at every 2 months against Flowtick's every 11 months. PomoSense also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. Flowtick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PomoSense sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flowtick ships an update every 11 months, PomoSense every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Flowtick versus PomoSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowtickPomoSense
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFinn-Ole SiewersKazuya Kumakura

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flowtick

Subscriptions2
  • Flowtick Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Flowtick Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Flowtick Pro Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

PomoSense

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Flowtick free?
Flowtick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PomoSense free?
PomoSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flowtick or PomoSense have ads?
Neither Flowtick nor PomoSense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flowtick or PomoSense?
Flowtick ships an update every 11 months, and PomoSense every 2 months. Most recently, Flowtick was updated on October 30, 2026 and PomoSense on October 25, 2026.

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