Comparison

FocusFlow vs Calume

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

Head to head
About

FocusFlow

Features
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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

About

Calume

Features
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Calume — a time tracking app for people who treat time as a resource. Track every hour with a single tap. See your full day on one timeline. Get honest reports. Built for focus, designed with care. Calume requires a Calume Pro subscription for access. Start with a 7-day free trial; you can cancel anytime. Start a timer with one tap — stopwatch or countdown, your call. Every session lands on your day timeline the moment you stop, building a complete picture of how you spend your time. Plan your day with tasks, attach timers, and watch your schedule unfold in real time. Calume keeps your intentions and your reality side by side so you can see where time actually goes. Track any activity — work, focus, sleep, rest, reading, exercise, creative time, or anything else that matters to you. Assign colors to categories and your timeline becomes instantly readable at a glance. Weekly and monthly reports show hours per activity with clear, honest numbers. Set goals and see your progress day by day. No gamification, no streaks — just the data you need to make better decisions about your time. Calume syncs with Apple Health and your calendar to fill in context automatically. Privacy Policy: https://calume.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://calume.app/terms

Screenshots

FocusFlow4 screens
Calume4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Calume at fortnightly against FocusFlow's monthly. 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. FocusFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Calume sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusFlow ships an update monthly, Calume fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FocusFlow versus Calume: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFlowCalume
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiress Kenne tsasseDANIEL HAVLAS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusFlow

Subscriptions2
  • FocusFlow Premium - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • FocusFlow Premium - Annual$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Calume

Subscriptions3
  • Chronicle Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Chronicle Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Chronicle Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusFlow free?
FocusFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calume free?
Calume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusFlow or Calume have ads?
Neither FocusFlow nor Calume shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusFlow or Calume?
FocusFlow ships an update monthly, and Calume fortnightly. Most recently, FocusFlow was updated on September 30, 2026 and Calume on October 9, 2026.

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