FocusFlow Timer vs Simply Start
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FocusFlow Timer
Boost productivity with a Pomodoro technique timer. Customize work and break durations, manage tasks, and track progress with detailed statistics and gamified achievements. Prevent burnout by balancing focused work with strategic rest.
- Customizable Pomodoro timer
- Integrated task management
- Detailed productivity statistics
- Session history with notes
- Gamified achievement system
- Distraction-free interface with dark mode
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Boost your productivity and maintain focus with FocusFlow Timer, a beautifully designed Pomodoro technique timer that helps you work efficiently and take breaks strategically. Why FocusFlow Timer? • Elegant, distraction-free interface with dark mode • Fully customizable work, short break, and long break durations • Task management system integrated with your focus sessions • Detailed statistics to track your productivity • Session history with notes and ratings • Achievement system to keep you motivated Key Features: Customizable Timer: • Set your ideal work duration (15-60 minutes) • Adjust short breaks (3-15 minutes) and long breaks (15-30 minutes) • Customize sessions count before long breaks • Auto-start options for breaks and work sessions Task Management: • Create and manage tasks directly in the app • Associate focus sessions with specific tasks • Track completion status and session counts per task • Easily mark tasks as complete with swipe gestures Comprehensive Statistics: • View daily, weekly, and monthly progress • Track total focus time and completed sessions • Monitor your daily goals and achievement progress • Visualize your productivity trends Session History: • Review all your past focus and break sessions • Rate and take notes on your focus sessions • Filter and search through your session history • Analyze your most productive times Focus Enhancement: • Visual progress indicators during sessions • Sound and vibration notifications • Do Not Disturb mode integration guide • Achievement system to gamify your productivity Whether you're studying for exams, working on projects, or need to maintain focus during any task, FocusFlow Timer provides the perfect balance of work and rest to maximize your productivity while preventing burnout. Download FocusFlow Timer today and transform your work habits with the power of focused intervals and strategic breaks!
Simply Start
This app helps you overcome procrastination by focusing on one task at a time using timed sessions. Track your progress and reflect on what helps you start, with optional support for development.
- One task at a time focus
- Gentle, time-boxed sessions
- Progress tracking
- Reflection on starting habits
- Optional developer support
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Simply Start helps you finally begin the tasks you’ve been avoiding. Focus on one task at a time with gentle, time-boxed sessions. no pressure, no guilt — simply start. See your progress over time and reflect on what helps you begin. Optional tips/donations to support app development. Perfect for anyone struggling to get started or overwhelmed by their to-do list. Start small, build momentum, and simply start.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: FocusFlow Timer at free against Simply Start's free with in-app purchases. Simply Start's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. FocusFlow Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Simply Start sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FocusFlow Timer against 5.0 for Simply Start. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | FocusFlow Timer | Simply Start |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nguyen Toan Le | Edelreich Deloslado |
Customer experience
FocusFlow Timer
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In-app purchases
FocusFlow Timer
- Small Coffee$0.99
- Big Coffee$2.99
- Lunch Money$4.99
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- Generous Support$9.99
Simply Start
- Buy me a coffee$0.99
- Support Development$2.99
- Generous Support$4.99
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