Comparison

FocusFlow vs Steadily

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

Steadily

Features
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Focus. Follow through. Reflect. All in one app. Steadily combines a Pomodoro timer, to-do list, calendar, habit tracker, diary — and an AI coach that actually knows your progress — so you can stop juggling apps and start stacking small wins every day. AI COACH • Ask how to keep going — answers are grounded in your real focus, task, and habit data • Generate a written weekly review of your week in one tap • The AI reads your diary only if you allow it (off by default) • 3 free tries included POMODORO TIMER • 25-minute focus + 5-minute breaks (fully adjustable) • Pick a task, hit start — sessions are logged automatically • Ambient sounds: white noise, rain, waves and more • Get notified right on time, even when the app is closed • A gentle chime and confetti celebrate every finished session • Deep Focus warns you if you leave the app mid-session TASKS • Priorities, due dates, tags, subtasks, repeating tasks • Type "tomorrow 3pm meeting" — the date and time are set for you • Quick filters: Today, Later, Overdue, Done • Swipe to complete or delete (with undo) CALENDAR • Month, week, 3-day, and day timeline views • Long-press and drag events or tasks to reschedule in seconds • Tasks with a time appear as blocks on your timeline • Event reminders (5 minutes to 1 day before) HABITS & ROUTINES • Schedule by weekday or a weekly goal (like 3 times a week) • Check in with one tap — streaks and weekly progress at a glance • Miss a day? A "shield" automatically protects your streak STATS & WEEKLY REVIEW • An app-wide activity streak to keep you coming back • Focus-time charts, a GitHub-style heatmap, habit completion rates • Share today's progress as a beautiful card NOTES & DIARY • Capture thoughts instantly • Each diary entry auto-fills your focus stats, plus a 5-point mood log • See your mood trend over time • A nightly reminder so you never forget to write PRIVATE BY DESIGN • All data stays on your device — nothing is uploaded • No account needed. Open the app and start • The AI coach runs only when you ask, and sends only stats STEADILY PREMIUM The core features are free (with ads and limits of 3 projects, 3 habits, and 30 days of diary history). Go Premium for no ads, no limits, and your AI allowance — 30 AI chats per month (10 on lifetime) plus weekly AI reviews. Monthly, yearly (with a 7-day free trial), or a one-time lifetime purchase. Start with just 25 minutes today. Keep going, steadily. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/kotsukotsu-privacy-policy

Screenshots

FocusFlow4 screens
Steadily4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusFlow at none against Steadily's shown. Steadily's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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 Steadily sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusFlow ships an update monthly, Steadily every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FocusFlow versus Steadily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFlowSteadily
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiress Kenne tsasseShiho Sato

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusFlow

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

Steadily

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is FocusFlow free?
FocusFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steadily free?
Steadily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusFlow or Steadily have ads?
Steadily shows ads; FocusFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusFlow or Steadily?
FocusFlow ships an update monthly, and Steadily every 2 days. Most recently, FocusFlow was updated on October 28, 2026 and Steadily on October 25, 2026.

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