Comparison

FlowIn vs Phoneless

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

Phoneless

This app encourages you to walk more by converting your daily steps into minutes you can spend in distracting apps. Set a step goal and choose which apps to limit. Once your minutes are used up, you'll need to move to earn more time.

Highlights
  • Convert steps to app time
  • Limit distracting apps
  • Set daily step goals
  • Earn minutes by walking
  • Subscription for full access
Features
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Walk more, scroll less. Phoneless turns your daily steps into the time you’re allowed in distracting apps. How it works - Choose the apps you want to limit (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat). - Set your daily step goal. - Phoneless converts your steps into minutes you can spend in those apps. Run out of minutes? Time to move. This feature is available with a Phoneless subscription, which includes access to all app functions and regular updates. Terms of Use: https://glowupllc.com/#phoneless-tos Privacy Policy: https://glowupllc.com/#phoneless-pp

Screenshots

FlowIn4 screens
Phoneless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FlowIn at none against Phoneless's shown. FlowIn also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Phoneless's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ratings volume, 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 Phoneless sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phoneless holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 12 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowIn ships an update every 4 days, Phoneless every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FlowIn versus Phoneless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowInPhoneless
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRILLIWON, Co.Glow Up

Customer experience

FlowIn

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.8%

Phoneless

All ratings12 ratings
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
10 purchases

Phoneless

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
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  • Monthly$17.991 Month
  • One Time Offer$19.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is FlowIn free?
FlowIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phoneless free?
Phoneless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlowIn or Phoneless?
Phoneless is rated higher. FlowIn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Phoneless averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do FlowIn or Phoneless have ads?
Phoneless shows ads; FlowIn does not.
Which is updated more often, FlowIn or Phoneless?
FlowIn ships an update every 4 days, and Phoneless every 4 weeks. Most recently, FlowIn was updated on October 17, 2026 and Phoneless on October 11, 2026.

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