Comparison

Niva. vs Flowtime

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

Head to head
About

Niva.

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Reclaim Your Focus. Reduce Screen Fatigue. Build a Healthier Digital Life. Niva is the minimalist focus app designed to help you break free from phone addiction and endless scrolling. Track your screen time, block distracting apps, and gain powerful AI insights—all without judgment, notifications, or invasive tracking. Perfect for anyone struggling with phone overuse, productivity loss, or digital burnout. WHY NIVA STANDS OUT AWARENESS, NOT GUILT Unlike harsh app blockers or anxiety-inducing timers, Niva uses gentle haptic feedback and beautiful visualizations to build self-awareness. No shame. No pressure. Just clarity. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS 100% privacy-first. All data stored locally on your device. No cloud sync. No analytics. No tracking. No accounts required. Complete control. BEAUTIFULLY MINIMAL DESIGN Liquid glass aesthetic inspired by Apple's design language. Clean interface that reduces stress instead of adding to it. Every pixel crafted for calm. POWERFUL FEATURES SCREEN TIME ANALYTICS • Track daily and weekly phone usage automatically • Visual breakdown of app categories and patterns • Monitor device pickups and usage trends • Beautiful minimalist charts that make data digestible ONE-TAP FOCUS SESSIONS • Block distracting apps instantly with one tap • Choose 15, 25, 45, or 60-minute focus blocks • Gorgeous circular timer with progress animation • Customizable app blocking - select exactly what to restrict • Haptic feedback keeps you locked in without interruptions AI-POWERED INSIGHTS • Daily personalized reflections based on your patterns • Gentle, non-judgmental suggestions • All processing happens on-device (100% private) • Learn when you're most distracted and why FOCUS DASHBOARD • See total screen time, focus hours, and streaks at a glance • Track your progress week over week • Celebrate wins without obsessing over numbers • High whitespace design that's easy on the eyes SILENT BY DESIGN • Zero notifications, badges, or alerts • Subtle haptic nudges replace annoying pings • Check in when YOU want, not when we tell you • Respect your attention, not steal it BUILT FOR IOS • Leverages Apple's Screen Time API for accuracy • Native SwiftUI interface that feels like iOS • Smooth animations and buttery performance • Works seamlessly with iOS Focus Modes PERFECT FOR Students fighting social media distraction during study sessions Professionals who need deep work time without interruptions Parents wanting to model healthy phone habits Anyone feeling overwhelmed by constant notifications People seeking digital minimalism and intentional living Individuals recovering from phone addiction or doomscrolling HOW IT WORKS 1. OBSERVE - Automatic screen time tracking shows your real usage patterns 2. FOCUS - Start a focus session and block tempting apps instantly 3. REFLECT - AI generates personalized insights to build awareness 4. IMPROVE - Watch your focus hours grow and screen time decrease No willpower required. Just gentle nudges toward better habits. WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "Finally, a focus app that doesn't make me feel guilty." - Sarah M. "The design alone makes me want to use it every day. It's like having a calm mindfulness coach in my pocket." - James K. "Reduced my screen time by 40% in two weeks without even trying. The AI insights are scary accurate." - Alex R. PRIVACY PROMISE All data stored locally on your iPhone No accounts, no sign-ups, no emails No third-party analytics or tracking SDKs No cloud servers processing your data Delete everything with one tap anytime We can't see your data. Period. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 16.0 or later • Requires Screen Time permission (you stay in control) Download Niva today and take back control of your attention Less scrolling. More living

About

Flowtime

This app helps you understand your focus by using a full-screen timer. Simply tap when your mind drifts and tap again to re-engage. It provides insights into your truly focused time to help you naturally improve your study habits.

Highlights
  • Full-screen focus timer
  • Tap to track focus drift
  • Insight into true focus time
  • Improve study habits naturally
  • Reduce distractions without guilt
  • See progress clearly
Features
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Flowtime - Focus Timer Flowtime helps you understand your focus, not fight it. Start a full-screen timer and study as you normally would. When your mind drifts, tap the screen. When you’re ready to re-engage, tap once more. At the end of each session, Flowtime shows you how much time you were truly focused, helping you build awareness and improve naturally over time. No pressure. No rigid rules. Just honest insight into how you study. Perfect for students who want to: • Study with intention • Reduce distractions without guilt • Improve their focus • See their progress clearly Focus is a skill. Flowtime helps you train it.

Screenshots

Niva.4 screens
Flowtime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Flowtime at 16.0 against Niva.'s 18.5. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Niva. versus Flowtime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiva.Flowtime
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEswar KrishnanNeil Ramey

In-app purchases

None

Niva.

No in-app purchases

None

Flowtime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Niva. free?
Niva. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flowtime free?
Flowtime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Niva. or Flowtime have ads?
Neither Niva. nor Flowtime shows ads.

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