Comparison

Flow Timers vs VertexTimer

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

Head to head
About

Flow Timers

This app offers six versatile timing tools in one interface: a timer, focus timer, alarm clock, stopwatch, world clock, and countdown. It provides advanced features like multiple timers, ambient sounds for focus, and lap data export. Designed for privacy, it keeps all data on your device.

Highlights
  • Six timing modes in one app
  • Focus mode with ambient sounds
  • Multiple timers and alarms (premium)
  • Stopwatch with lap data export
  • World clock with multiple cities
  • Countdown to events
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
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Flow Timers - Six powerful timing modes in one beautiful app. Timer, Focus, Alarms, Stopwatch, World Clock, and Countdown all in one place. TIMER MODE Set multiple countdown timers for cooking, workouts, and tasks. Edit timers on the fly without stopping them. Premium Features: • Multiple timers (Free: 1 timer) FOCUS MODE Pomodoro timer with immersive ambient sounds to boost productivity and concentration. Premium Features: • Ambient soundscapes: Forest, Rain, Ocean, White Noise • Custom focus session lengths ALARM MODE Reliable alarm clock with smart recurring schedules for daily routines, medication reminders, and wake-up calls. Premium Features: • Multiple alarms (Free: 1 alarm) • Backup alarm notifications STOPWATCH MODE Professional stopwatch with lap timing perfect for workouts, cooking, and time tracking. Features: • Multiple lap recording • Fastest/slowest lap detection • Export lap data • Background timing support WORLD CLOCK MODE Track time across global cities with world time zones. Perfect for remote teams and travelers. Features: • Add multiple cities • Current location detection • Emoji support for quick time of day glance • See how far ahead or behind each time zone is COUNTDOWN MODE Count down to important events, deadlines, birthdays, and special occasions with custom icons and reminders. Premium Features: • Multiple countdowns LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND • Real-time timer updates on lock screen • Interactive Dynamic Island controls • Priority-based display for multiple active timers PRIVACY FOCUSED • All data stays on your device • No tracking or analytics • Minimal permissions required Perfect for students, professionals, fitness enthusiasts, productivity, meditation, cooking, and anyone who needs reliable timing tools with beautiful design. Requires iOS 26.0 or later. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Unlock all features with Premium: • Monthly: $1.99/month • Yearly: $9.99/year (save 58%) Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://flowtimersapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VertexTimer

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VertexTimer is a next-generation timer app you can rely on even when you can’t make a sound. In meetings, presentations, lectures, or at the library—you can manage time accurately while staying considerate of everyone around you. ■ A silent timer you can trust Timeboxing in meetings, keeping track during presentations, pacing lectures, focused study in a library. Even in places where you can’t use sound, VertexTimer notifies you with vibration. It can notify you in the background and even while your phone is locked. ■ Start instantly from your Home Screen Just tap a widget to start a timer without even opening the app. “30 minutes” before a meeting, “Pomodoro 25 minutes” when you begin studying, “HIIT 45 seconds” for workouts— your timers are right on the Home Screen, so you can act before you even have to think. Supports three widget sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Choose the layout that fits your style (Medium/Large are available with the Plus plan). ■ Automate complex schedules with Routines With Routines, you can run multiple timers in sequence—perfect for workflows that have several steps. [Pomodoro Technique] Automatically chain “Focus 25 min → Break 5 min → Focus 25 min → Break 15 min” to stay in the zone. [HIIT Training] Run “Workout 45 sec → Rest 15 sec” automatically—great for gym sessions. [Step-by-step Cooking] Set timers per step like “Boil pasta 10 min → Make sauce 5 min → Plate 2 min.” [Bedtime Routine] Quietly manage “Reading 15 min → Stretching 10 min → Meditation 5 min” so you can unwind at your pace without waking anyone up. ■ Three timer modes [Tap (One-Tap) Mode] Start a preset timer with one tap—the simplest, easiest mode. [Key (Keypad) Mode] Set time fast with number keys. Type “25” and tap the “min” button to start a 25-minute timer. [Tilt Mode] Start a timer just by tilting your iPhone right, left, forward, or backward. Assign frequently used durations (5, 10, 25, 60 minutes, etc.) to each direction. ■ Preset & Routine management [Save Timers] Save frequently used timers and organize them by purpose [Routines] Run multiple timers in sequence. Set a name and duration for each step, then run them in order. ■ Check progress even on the Lock Screen Supports Dynamic Island and Live Activity. ■ Example use cases [Meetings & Presentations] For meetings with strict timeboxes or presentations with time limits. Start instantly from a widget, keep an eye on remaining time via Dynamic Island. Silent notifications help you manage time confidently without disturbing others. [Library & Study Rooms] Track study time without bothering anyone. Vibration-only alerts keep you focused, and Pomodoro routines boost efficiency. Run “25 min focus → 5 min break” automatically. [Bedroom & Bedtime Routines] Manage bedtime habits without waking your family. Automate reading, stretching, meditation, and more with routines. Stay on your own pace in a quiet environment. [Gym & Workouts] Great for HIIT or circuit training. A routine like “45 sec workout → 15 sec rest” is incredibly handy. Start instantly from a widget without breaking your flow. [Parenting & Childcare] For bedtime routines, feeding intervals, nap tracking, and more. Measure time without sound—no need to worry about waking your baby. ■ Pricing [Free Plan] • 1 Tilt preset • 1 Routine • Unlimited single timers • Small widget only • All timer modes available [Plus Plan] • Unlimited presets • Unlimited routines • All widget sizes (Small / Medium / Large) ■ Recommended for • Anyone who wants to manage meeting/presentation timeboxes • Anyone using the Pomodoro technique to improve focus • People who want a quiet bedtime routine timer in the bedroom • Anyone who needs workout intervals at the gym • Parents who want to manage time without waking their baby ■ Support For questions or requests, feel free to contact us at: https://kohakuwebdesign.net/apps/vertextimer#support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flow Timers4 screens
VertexTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flow Timers at every 2 weeks against VertexTimer's every 3 months. 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. Flow Timers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and VertexTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow Timers ships an update every 2 weeks, VertexTimer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Flow Timers versus VertexTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlow TimersVertexTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamire DavisHiroki Sakaguchi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flow Timers

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
4 purchases

VertexTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Plus - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Alarm Pack$14.99
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Flow Timers free?
Flow Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VertexTimer free?
VertexTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flow Timers or VertexTimer have ads?
Neither Flow Timers nor VertexTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flow Timers or VertexTimer?
Flow Timers ships an update every 2 weeks, and VertexTimer every 3 months. Most recently, Flow Timers was updated on October 5, 2026 and VertexTimer on October 6, 2026.

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