Comparison

FlowTasker vs Dot Timer | Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

FlowTasker

Features
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Feeling overwhelmed by multitasking? Spending too much time on a single task and missing deadlines? It’s time to try TaskFlow. TaskFlow is a step-by-step reminder tool designed around event sequences. It helps you follow your preset process and complete every goal with clarity and order. Whether it’s a work project, a study plan, a travel itinerary, or an event schedule, TaskFlow becomes your personal time assistant — making your day clearer, more structured, and more productive. Key Features: Sequential Reminders: Stay on track with custom steps. No skipping. No forgetting. Flexible Editing: Adjust steps anytime to adapt to real-life changes. Use Case Examples: Work Planning: Let TaskFlow help you allocate your day efficiently. Study & Exams: Learn and review step by step, balance effort and rest, make steady progress. Meeting Agenda: Get timely nudges for each item, stay in control from start to finish.

About

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

Features
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A timer app that visualizes time with dots. See your remaining time at a glance! As the dots disappear at a steady pace, you’ll intuitively feel the "density" of time. Whether you want to deeply focus, track your work, or simply mind your time—give Dot Timer a try. 【Simple to Use】 Set your time (from 1 minute to 1 hour 59 minutes). Just press start. Focus on your task as you watch the dots slip away. 【Two Distinct Modes】 Light Mode: A calm, bright design. Perfect for deep-focus sessions. Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes, even in the dark. Ideal for night owls and late-night work. 【Key Features & Highlights】 Steady Pace: Dots disappear at a constant speed. The length of time is reflected by the "number" of dots. Intuitive Layout: Clean, grid-aligned dots visualize your remaining time instantly. Quick Re-use: Easily re-use your favorite timer settings from your history. Stay Notified: Receive a notification as soon as your timer finishes.

Screenshots

FlowTasker4 screens
Dot Timer | Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dot Timer | Focus Timer at 13.0 against FlowTasker's 15.6. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FlowTasker versus Dot Timer | Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowTaskerDot Timer | Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer婉 刘Hirasawa Masayuki

In-app purchases

None

FlowTasker

No in-app purchases

None

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlowTasker free?
FlowTasker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dot Timer | Focus Timer free?
Dot Timer | Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlowTasker or Dot Timer | Focus Timer have ads?
Neither FlowTasker nor Dot Timer | Focus Timer shows ads.

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