Comparison

FlowIn vs ScreenTimer Use App with Timer

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

Head to head
About

FlowIn

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers customizable timers, schedules, and detailed usage insights to improve focus and build healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Block any app or website
  • Deep focus options with Pomodoro
  • Customizable timers and schedules
  • Detailed screen time insights
  • Digital detox and minimalism tools
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FlowIn – Block Distractions. Reclaim Focus. FlowIn is your all-in-one app and website blocker designed to help you reduce screen time, stay focused, and build better digital habits. Whether you’re studying, working, or just trying to break free from endless scrolling, FlowIn makes it easy to control distractions and stay in flow. Powerful Blocking Features: Block Any App or Website: From YouTube to Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, Discord, and more. FlowIn helps you take back control. Deep Focus Options: Limit unblocking to Pomodoro sessions (25 min focus, 5 min rest). Smart Timers & Schedules: - Block apps for a set duration (e.g., 30 minutes). - Create schedules (e.g., every weekday from 9 AM–5 PM). Detailed Screen Time Insights: Track your app usage daily, weekly, and monthly. Designed for People Who Want To: - Boost productivity - Overcome ADHD or attention issues - Do a digital detox or dopamine reset - Practice digital minimalism - Control screen time and social media use - Block distractions and stay focused Ready to get back in control? Download FlowIn and start building a better relationship with your phone. Support: support@trilliwon.com Terms of Use: https://www.trilliwon.com/apps/terms-and-conditions/

About

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer

This app helps you manage your screen time by setting immediate timers for app usage. It offers features like daily budgets, app-specific limits, and enforced blocking to prevent overuse and reclaim focus.

Highlights
  • Set time limits before opening any app
  • Daily screen time budget
  • App usage timers
  • Enforced screen shield blocking
  • Smart reminders before timer ends
  • AI-powered app usage control (Pro)
Features
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Ever opened a social media app planning to spend just 5 minutes—only to lose hours? A kitchen timer prevents overcooking your food. ScreenTimer prevents overusing your apps. ScreenTimer helps you stay in control of your screen time and stick to your intentions. Why ScreenTimer? - Unlike other screen time apps, ScreenTimer lets you set a time limit right before you use any app—no complicated setup, shortcuts, or automations. - You don’t even need to switch back to the main app—set the timer directly while using the app you want to control. Key Features - Daily Screen Time Budget – Define your overall daily allowance and stay balanced. - App Usage Timer – Set a limit before opening any app. - Stay on Track – Manage both per-app time limits and your daily screen time budget. - Break Passes – Pause all blocks for urgent needs (30 min, 24 hours, or 1 week). - Shield Overlay – Once time is up, apps are blocked with an enforced screen shield. - Smart Reminders – Get a notification 1 minute before your timer ends. Pro Features - AI Buddy* - Allow AI to control when to allow app usage - Unlock Delay – Add a pause before apps open to reduce impulsive checks. - Max Unlocks per App – Control how many times each app can be opened daily. - Night Allowance – Set customized screen time limits at night. - Per-App Limits – Assign daily time limits to individual apps. - Session Limits – Restrict how long each session can last. Subscription & Purchases Free Trial – Try all Pro features for free. Monthly & Yearly Plans – With or without trial. Lifetime Purchase – One-time payment for permanent Pro access. *AI Buddy — Requires Apple Intelligence supported device & iOS 26 or newer. ScreenTimer helps you spend less time on screens, block distractions, and reclaim your focus. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://getscreentimer.com/privacy/

Screenshots

FlowIn4 screens
ScreenTimer Use App with Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlowIn at every 4 days against ScreenTimer Use App with Timer's every 5 weeks. FlowIn also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). ScreenTimer Use App with Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. FlowIn sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ScreenTimer Use App with Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlowIn holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlowIn has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of FlowIn's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScreenTimer Use App with Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowIn ships an update every 4 days, ScreenTimer Use App with Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FlowIn versus ScreenTimer Use App with Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowInScreenTimer Use App with Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRILLIWON, Co.BRIJIT SHEELIA

Customer experience

FlowIn

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FlowIn

Subscriptions3
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlowIn Pro$3.99
6 purchases

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.291 Month
  • Monthly$0.291 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$0.991 Year
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  • Yearly$0.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime FreeFree
  • Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is FlowIn free?
FlowIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenTimer Use App with Timer free?
ScreenTimer Use App with Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlowIn or ScreenTimer Use App with Timer?
FlowIn is rated higher. FlowIn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while ScreenTimer Use App with Timer averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do FlowIn or ScreenTimer Use App with Timer have ads?
Neither FlowIn nor ScreenTimer Use App with Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowIn or ScreenTimer Use App with Timer?
FlowIn ships an update every 4 days, and ScreenTimer Use App with Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, FlowIn was updated on August 16, 2026 and ScreenTimer Use App with Timer on September 9, 2026.

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