Comparison

Alston Focus Flow vs CleanShot Vault

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

Head to head
About

Alston Focus Flow

This app uses the Pomodoro Technique to help users improve focus and productivity. It offers customizable work/break intervals, progress tracking with visual analytics, and a distraction-free interface. Smart notifications and accessibility features enhance the user experience.

Highlights
  • Classic and flexible Pomodoro timer presets
  • Customizable focus and break intervals
  • Daily focus time and session analytics
  • Distraction-free design with dark mode and themes
  • Smart notifications and focus reminders
  • Home Screen widgets and Siri Shortcuts
  • Detailed session history export
Features
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Master Focus with the Pomodoro Technique Alston Focus Flow brings a proven time-management method that helps you stay on task, reduce distractions, and get more done, using simple cycles of focused work and short breaks. What makes Focus Flow special Classic Pomodoro 25-minute focus sessions with 5-minute breaks 15-minute long break after every 4 sessions Research-backed approach inspired by Francesco Cirillo Maximizes concentration while preventing burnout Flexible Timer Presets Classic Pomodoro: 25 / 5 / 15 (default) Deep Work: 45 / 15 / 30 Short Sprints: 15 / 3 / 15 Custom Intervals: create your own durations and save unlimited presets Ambient Focus Sounds White, pink, and brown noise for steady concentration Rain and rolling ocean surf Every sound is generated on device, so nothing streams and nothing downloads Keeps playing with the screen locked or the app in the background Preview any sound and set its volume before you start Progress & Analytics A dedicated Stats tab with daily focus time and session counts Visual charts and a weekly calendar heatmap Streaks, milestones, and achievement badges Personalized insights, including your most productive time of day Export any chart as a PNG or PDF On Your Home Screen and Lock Screen A Home Screen widget, in two sizes, that starts a focus session in a single tap A Live Activity that keeps the countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island Distraction-Free Design Minimal, calm interface designed for focus Smooth, refined animations and glass-style cards Dark Mode support Multiple themes (Calm Focus, Energetic, Monochrome) Smart Notifications Daily focus reminders and break alerts Streak-maintenance nudges Weekly progress summaries Customization & Controls Adjustable focus and break lengths Set how many sessions come before a long break Optional sounds and haptics Auto-start breaks and next sessions, or start each one yourself Accessibility VoiceOver and Dynamic Type High-contrast and reduced-motion support Clear labels and accessible color choices Power Features Siri Shortcuts, such as "Start focus session," "Start deep work," and "Show focus stats" Detailed session history with export (CSV/JSON) Share your progress and achievements Learn & Improve Built-in Pomodoro guide and productivity tips Focus strategies and time-management best practices Perfect for Students: structured study and exam prep Remote workers: maintain momentum at home Professionals: break complex work into manageable blocks Writers & creators: build a consistent daily habit Freelancers: stay on schedule across clients Anyone seeking better focus, fewer distractions, and steady productivity

About

CleanShot Vault

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CleanShot Vault helps you organize, review, and clean up screenshots privately on your iPhone. • Browse screenshots in a fast, clear library • Search by title, tags, and notes • Organize screenshots with categories and favorites • Review screenshots that need attention • View original images with full-resolution zoom • Select and delete unwanted screenshots with iOS confirmation • Keep your organization data on your device CleanShot Vault works locally and does not require an account. Your screenshots are not uploaded to our servers.

Screenshots

Alston Focus Flow3 screens
CleanShot Vault2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CleanShot Vault at none against Alston Focus Flow's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

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
Alston Focus Flow versus CleanShot Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlston Focus FlowCleanShot Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam AlstonHangzhou Anshu Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Alston Focus Flow

No in-app purchases

None

CleanShot Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alston Focus Flow free?
Alston Focus Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CleanShot Vault free?
CleanShot Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alston Focus Flow or CleanShot Vault have ads?
Alston Focus Flow shows ads; CleanShot Vault does not.

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