Comparison

FocusFlow Timer vs Simply Start

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro timer
  • Integrated task management
  • Detailed productivity statistics
  • Session history with notes
  • Gamified achievement system
  • Distraction-free interface with dark mode
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • One task at a time focus
  • Gentle, time-boxed sessions
  • Progress tracking
  • Reflection on starting habits
  • Optional developer support
Features
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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.

Screenshots

FocusFlow Timer4 screens
Simply Start4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FocusFlow Timer versus Simply Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFlow TimerSimply Start
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen Toan LeEdelreich Deloslado

Customer experience

FocusFlow Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Simply Start

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusFlow Timer

One-time4
  • Small Coffee$0.99
  • Big Coffee$2.99
  • Lunch Money$4.99
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  • Generous Support$9.99
3 purchases

Simply Start

One-time3
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Support Development$2.99
  • Generous Support$4.99

Questions

Is FocusFlow Timer free?
FocusFlow Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply Start free?
Simply Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FocusFlow Timer or Simply Start?
FocusFlow Timer and Simply Start are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do FocusFlow Timer or Simply Start have ads?
Neither FocusFlow Timer nor Simply Start shows ads.

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