Comparison

Dieter Clock vs FlowFocus

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

Head to head
About

Dieter Clock

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Beautiful minimalism meets powerful timers. Inspired by timeless design principles, Dieter Clock embodies "Less but Better" through thoughtful design and purposeful functionality. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS Every element serves a purpose. No clutter, no distractions. Just essential timer and clock functionality wrapped in an elegant, functional design. CORE FEATURES - Analogue Clock Clean, distraction-free time display with smooth hand movements - Pomodoro Timer Customizable work and break sessions with Live Activities on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Countdown Timer Quick presets for common durations with visual progress indicators - Stopwatch Precise time tracking with unlimited duration - Habit Building System Build lasting habits with the Tiny Habits method, identity-based goals, streak tracking, and Apple Calendar integration - Live Activities Real-time Pomodoro timer on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (iOS 16.1+) - Apple Watch App Full functionality with haptic feedback and seamless sync - Real-Time Sync Seamless synchronisation across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch - Six Beautiful Themes Carefully crafted designs inspired by timeless principles - Custom Notifications Choose your sounds or enjoy silent mode - Screen Wake Control Keep your screen active during timers - 13 Languages Localised experience for global users PERFECT FOR Focus work sessions Study breaks Meditation timing Cooking timers Building daily habits Any task requiring time awareness DESIGN PHILOSOPHY Inspired by Dieter Rams' "Less but Better" principle, Dieter Clock proves that great design isn't about adding more features-it's about perfecting the essentials. No ads. No clutter. Just beautiful, purposeful design. Experience productivity through the lens of timeless design. Download Dieter Clock today. "Less but Better" - Dieter Rams

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FlowFocus

Features
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A free Pomodoro focus timer with no ads and no account to create. Open FlowFocus, pick a task and start focusing. The timer, tasks, stats, Apple Watch app and widgets are all free. FOCUS YOUR WAY • Classic 25/5 Pomodoro, or your own presets for focus, short break and long break • A long break after the number of sessions you choose • Link a task to a session and watch its pomodoro count grow • Ambient focus sounds to drown out the noise around you ALWAYS IN VIEW • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets and Control Center controls to start a session in one tap • Apple Watch app: start, pause and follow your timer from your wrist • Siri and Shortcuts: start a focus session with your voice • Mac menu bar app with global keyboard shortcuts TASKS THAT KEEP SCORE • Estimate how many pomodoros a task needs and see how many you have done • Priorities and due dates • Pick the task you are working on right from the timer SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Today and This Week focus charts • Full session history • Streak calendar that shows every day you focused • Export your data any time, or log sessions to your calendar if you turn it on PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No sign-up: your tasks and sessions sync between your iPhone, iPad and Mac on their own • No ads and no tracking across other apps • Delete all of your data from inside the app at any time FLOWFOCUS PRO (OPTIONAL) Everything above stays free. If you want more, FlowFocus Pro adds: • All 16 color themes and all 16 focus sounds • Commitment mode: once a session starts, it cannot be paused, reset or skipped • Month view and insights in Stats • CSV export • Unlimited custom presets FlowFocus Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, each with a 3-day free trial, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Restore earlier purchases from Settings in the app. Made for students revising for exams, developers in deep work, writers on a deadline, and anyone who works better in focused sprints. Questions or ideas? Write to support@tappect.com. We read every message. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tappect.com/apps/flowfocus/privacy

Screenshots

Dieter Clock4 screens
FlowFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dieter Clock at none against FlowFocus's 3. FlowFocus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. FlowFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dieter Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Dieter Clock versus FlowFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDieter ClockFlowFocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOguzhan BilginTappect LLC

In-app purchases

None

Dieter Clock

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FlowFocus

Subscriptions2
  • FlowFocus Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • FlowFocus Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlowFocus Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Dieter Clock free?
Dieter Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowFocus free?
FlowFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dieter Clock or FlowFocus have ads?
Neither Dieter Clock nor FlowFocus shows ads.

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