FocusFlow vs Focal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FocusFlow
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Focus without lifting a finger. The voice-powered app blocker and time blocking tool that turns Screen Time into your productivity system. FocusFlow Pro is a hands-free app blocker built on Apple’s Screen Time. Start a focus session, block distracting apps, and now plan tasks by voice, then get reminder notifications so nothing slips. SAY IT. DONE. Use natural voice commands like: * “Block Instagram for 30 minutes” * “Block social apps for 2 hours” NEW: VOICE TASK PLANNER + TASK REMINDERS Create tasks instantly with your voice: * “Add ‘send invoice’ to my tasks” * “Remind me about it at 4pm” * “Remind me every weekday at 9” Every task can trigger reminder notifications, so your plan stays real, even when you’re busy. ACTUALLY HARD TO BYPASS Powered by Apple Screen Time: * Blocking stays active even if the app is closed * Sessions end automatically when the timer finishes * Designed to reduce quick “just one minute” slip-ups TIME BLOCKING & FOCUS SESSIONS FOR REAL LIFE * Quick focus sessions for study or work * Repeatable routines (your go-to session setups) * Simple flow: pick apps, set time, start PRIVACY-FIRST * Voice processing on-device when possible * No voice recordings stored * Optional cloud sync (only if you choose to sign in) * No ads. No selling your data. PERMISSIONS * Screen Time: to enforce app blocking * Microphone: for voice commands (optional) * Notifications: for session + task reminders Perfect for students who need study focus, professionals managing deep work sessions, or anyone building better task routines. Requires iOS 16+ Questions? support@focusflow.cc Terms: https://www.focusflow.cc/terms Privacy: https://www.focusflow.cc/privacy Feedback: https://www.focusflow.cc/feedback
Focal
This timer tool helps you manage your focus by adapting to your attention span. It's designed to assist users in gradually increasing their concentration abilities.
- Adaptive timer
- Attention span management
- Focus expansion
- Productivity tool
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Focal is a timer that adapts to your attention span and helps you expand it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focal at none against FocusFlow's 2. Focal also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. FocusFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Focal asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FocusFlow | Focal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giress Kenne tsasse | Aru Gyani |
In-app purchases
FocusFlow
- FocusFlow Premium - Monthly$5.991 Month
- FocusFlow Premium - Annual$49.991 Year
Focal
No in-app purchases









