Comparison

TimeCounts vs FocusFlow

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

Head to head
About

TimeCounts

Features
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TimeCounts is your all-in-one time management app. Create countdown timers, use the Pomodoro technique, track events, and stay productive with customizable timer skins and alarm sounds. Features: - Countdown timers with custom durations - Pomodoro timer with work/break intervals - Stopwatch with lap tracking - Event countdown to important dates - Multiple visual timer skins - Custom alarm sounds - Home screen widgets - Live Activity & Dynamic Island (iOS) - Cloud sync across devices - Background notifications when timers complete Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FocusFlow

Features
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Focus without lifting a finger. The voice-powered app blocker and time blocking tool that turns Screen Time into your productivity system. FocusFlow Pro is a hands-free app blocker built on Apple’s Screen Time. Start a focus session, block distracting apps, and now plan tasks by voice, then get reminder notifications so nothing slips. SAY IT. DONE. Use natural voice commands like: * “Block Instagram for 30 minutes” * “Block social apps for 2 hours” NEW: VOICE TASK PLANNER + TASK REMINDERS Create tasks instantly with your voice: * “Add ‘send invoice’ to my tasks” * “Remind me about it at 4pm” * “Remind me every weekday at 9” Every task can trigger reminder notifications, so your plan stays real, even when you’re busy. ACTUALLY HARD TO BYPASS Powered by Apple Screen Time: * Blocking stays active even if the app is closed * Sessions end automatically when the timer finishes * Designed to reduce quick “just one minute” slip-ups TIME BLOCKING & FOCUS SESSIONS FOR REAL LIFE * Quick focus sessions for study or work * Repeatable routines (your go-to session setups) * Simple flow: pick apps, set time, start PRIVACY-FIRST * Voice processing on-device when possible * No voice recordings stored * Optional cloud sync (only if you choose to sign in) * No ads. No selling your data. PERMISSIONS * Screen Time: to enforce app blocking * Microphone: for voice commands (optional) * Notifications: for session + task reminders Perfect for students who need study focus, professionals managing deep work sessions, or anyone building better task routines. Requires iOS 16+ Questions? support@focusflow.cc
 Terms: https://www.focusflow.cc/terms
 Privacy: https://www.focusflow.cc/privacy
 Feedback: https://www.focusflow.cc/feedback

Screenshots

TimeCounts4 screens
FocusFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusFlow at none against TimeCounts's shown. TimeCounts's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. TimeCounts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FocusFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeCounts ships an update weekly, FocusFlow monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TimeCounts versus FocusFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeCountsFocusFlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimeCounts LTDGiress Kenne tsasse

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TimeCounts

Subscriptions4
  • TimeCounts Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • TimeCounts Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$11.991 Year
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  • TimeCounts Pro Yearly$22.991 Year
2 purchases

FocusFlow

Subscriptions2
  • FocusFlow Premium - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • FocusFlow Premium - Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TimeCounts free?
TimeCounts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusFlow free?
FocusFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeCounts or FocusFlow have ads?
TimeCounts shows ads; FocusFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeCounts or FocusFlow?
TimeCounts ships an update weekly, and FocusFlow monthly. Most recently, TimeCounts was updated on October 1, 2026 and FocusFlow on September 30, 2026.

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