Comparison

Sharper vs Flowd

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

Head to head
About

Sharper

This app helps you overcome procrastination and distractions with a motivating focus timer. It gamifies productivity with a progression system and detailed stats, encouraging deep work for studying or professional tasks.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Focus Timer
  • Ranked Progression System
  • Distracting App Blocker
  • Daily, Weekly, Monthly Stats
  • Stopwatch Mode
  • Anime-inspired design
Features
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Can’t focus? Procrastinate often? Sharper is the clean, motivating focus timer app that helps you stay on track, block distractions and enter deep focus on command. Whether you want to study, work, or simply level up your productivity, Sharper turns focus into a game you can win. With a beautiful, anime-inspired design and intuitive interface, Sharper makes staying productive simple and enjoyable. Forget about the constant distractions and use deep work to achieve your goals. SHARPER FEATURES - Pomodoro Focus Timer: choose a duration, start the timer and enter the flow state. - Ranked Progression System: level up as you complete focus sessions. - Win the Day: stay focused throughout the day until you get the red moon. - Simple & Motivating Stats: track your progress daily, weekly and monthly. - Advanced Stats: for the data-driven self-improvers who love numbers, these stats help you understand your focus patterns and optimize for productivity. - Block Distracting Apps: prevent interruptions and stay locked in on your tasks. - Stopwatch Mode: for flexible timing when needed. PERFECT FOR - Students who want to level up their study game and their grades. - Young professionals tired of wasted time who seek productivity gains. - Ambitious people that want to become successful. - Anyone struggling with procrastination or distractions - People looking to improve productivity, build better focus habits and reach ambitious goals. - People who enjoy apps with a clean aesthetic. If you constantly procrastinate on your tasks and goals, Sharper is the perfect app for you. With a focus on self-accountability and data-driven motivation, Sharper will push you to focus more. Doing more work becomes a personal challenge, not something you dread. Stop procrastinating and start achieving. Sharpen your focus, unlock your potential, and become unstoppable with Sharper. Subscription Info: Sharper offers auto-renewing subscriptions for unlimited access to pro features. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Terms of service: https://sharperapp.com/terms Privacy policy: https://sharperapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Flowd

Features
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Select apps that distract you and block them during your study time. While focus mode is active, these apps cannot be opened so you can concentrate without interruptions. You decide when focus starts and ends. The app uses Apple’s official Screen Time features and gives you full control at all times. Privacy Policy (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://moles-stick-xu5.craft.me/uddFlMwDRj4wT5

Screenshots

Sharper4 screens
Flowd3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sharper at Free against Flowd's $0.99. Sharper also leads on iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). Flowd's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

Sharper is free to download; Flowd costs $0.99 up front. Sharper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Flowd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sharper ships an update every 2 weeks, Flowd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sharper versus Flowd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharperFlowd
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSharper Studios S.R.L.Marvin Huelsmann

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sharper

Subscriptions2
  • Sharper Pro$3.997 Days
  • Sharper Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Flowd

Subscriptions3
  • ScreenBlocker Access$0.991 Month
  • ScreenBlocker Access$2.493 Months
  • ScreenBlocker Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Sharper free?
Sharper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flowd free?
Flowd costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Sharper or Flowd have ads?
Sharper shows ads; Flowd does not.
Which is updated more often, Sharper or Flowd?
Sharper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flowd every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sharper was updated on October 15, 2026 and Flowd on October 9, 2026.

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