Flowty vs Pomodoro by Elsa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flowty
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Focus timer that actually blocks the apps you keep opening. Flowty is a Pomodoro-style focus timer with a real app blocker — not a soft reminder you can dismiss. Pick the apps that hijack your attention. Start a session. They're locked. Your phone becomes a tool again. Built for students, knowledge workers, creators, and anyone who's tried five focus apps and ended up back on Instagram in 90 seconds. WHY FLOWTY IS DIFFERENT → Real app blocking, not willpower. Uses Apple's Family Controls framework to lock distracting apps system-wide during focus sessions. You can't swipe it away. → Apple Watch support, included from day one. Control your sessions from your wrist. Start, pause, switch — without reaching for your phone. Free and Professional both. → Custom Pomodoro, your way. 25/5 is just the default. Build your own cycles for deep work, study sprints, creative sessions, ADHD-friendly short bursts. → See your progress. Track how much more focused you are today vs. yesterday, this week vs. last. Per-mode summaries show where your time really goes. FREE FOREVER - Pomodoro focus timer with cycles and long breaks - Full Apple Watch support — same controls, no Pro required - Default theme PROFESSIONAL — 14-day free trial, then $4.99/month or $49.99/year - App Blocker — lock selected apps system-wide during focus - Notification Silencing — quiet mode during your focus sessions - Custom Timers — your own cycles, categories, and presets - Session Statistics — day-over-day and week-over-week progress, per-mode summaries - Animated Themes — premium aesthetics with subtle motion, distraction-free BUILT FOR - Students preparing for exams who need a study timer that holds - Remote workers fighting context-switching - Creators protecting their flow state - Adults with ADHD who need structure, not soft suggestions - Anyone tired of "always on" PRIVACY-FIRST GDPR-compliant by design. Your focus data stays yours. Sign in securely, delete anytime. Reach us through in-app support — real humans, not bots. Start your 14-day free trial. No commitment, full Professional access. Terms of Use: https://preprod.flowty.co/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://preprod.flowty.co/privacy-policy
Pomodoro by Elsa
This app helps you focus on tasks and take restorative breaks with a customizable timer. It offers features to block distractions, build better routines, and track your progress. Syncs across devices and integrates with Apple Health.
- Customizable focus and break durations
- Distraction blocking
- Progress tracking and daily goals
- Ambient soundscapes
- Cross-device sync
- Apple Health integration
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Make time for what matters. Pomodoro is a thoughtful focus timer built for steady work and restorative breaks. Choose a rhythm that fits your day, reduce distractions, and see the progress you are making—without creating an account. FOCUS YOUR WAY • Set custom focus, short-break, and long-break durations • Choose how many sessions come before a long break • Start, pause, reset, or auto-start the next session • Organize sessions with your own task tags • Keep time visible with Nightstand mode and Live Activities BUILD A BETTER ROUTINE • Review sessions, focus minutes, streaks, and active days • Set a daily goal and follow your progress • Get personalized Focus Coach insights from your session history • Add optional daily and session-completion reminders • Save completed sessions as Mindful Minutes in Apple Health MAKE SPACE TO CONCENTRATE • Block selected distracting apps during focus sessions • Choose ambient music and soundscapes for your workspace • Personalize color themes, fonts, and timer size FOCUS ACROSS YOUR DEVICES • Start and track sessions from Home Screen widgets • Use Siri and App Shortcuts for quick timer controls • Connect your focus mode with Focus Filters • Continue from the Apple Watch companion app • Keep preferences and history in sync through iCloud The core timer is free to use. Pomodoro Premium is an optional one-time purchase that unlocks the Focus Coach, advanced app blocking and reminders, and every theme, font, and focus sound. No subscription. Health, notification, and Screen Time access are optional and requested only when you use the related feature. Pomodoro is a productivity aid and does not provide medical advice or guarantee particular outcomes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro by Elsa at none against Flowty's 2. Flowty's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Flowty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pomodoro by Elsa asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Flowty | Pomodoro by Elsa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moyra Sp. z o.o. | Elsa Lozano |
In-app purchases
Flowty
- Professional Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual Professional$49.991 Year
Pomodoro by Elsa
No in-app purchases
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