Comparison

Flowstage vs StayBack

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

Head to head
About

Flowstage

This app helps you start and complete tasks by breaking them into timed stages. It uses AI to create step-by-step plans for your activities and provides reminders to keep you on track. Stay focused with live updates on your lock screen.

Highlights
  • Stage Timer for tasks
  • AI-generated flow builder
  • Daily planning and execution
  • Reusable flow library
  • Smart reminders
  • Lock Screen Live Activity
Features
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You know what you need to do. You just can't seem to start. Flowstage is built for exactly that feeling. Instead of relying on willpower, it breaks any task into visible steps and guides you through them, one stage at a time. Work sprints, study sessions, workouts, coffee rituals, wind-down routines. Whatever it is, open Flowstage and be in flow within 5 seconds. What you can do with Flowstage? · Stage Timer Split any task into timed stages, so you always know where you are and what comes next. No more staring at one giant countdown. · AI Flow Builder Type "morning yoga" or "prep for presentation" and AI instantly breaks it into actionable steps. Just start. · Day Stream Map out your flows across the day so you always know what you should be doing right now. Plan and execute in one place. · Flow Library Save your best flows and reuse them with one tap. Less decision fatigue, more time doing. · Smart Reminders Get notified before each flow starts and when it ends, so your transitions are smooth and nothing gets forgotten. · Live Activity and Dynamic Island See your current stage and remaining time on the Lock Screen. Stay focused without unlocking your phone. What people are saying "First time I actually followed through on a plan." "The V60 pour-over template makes every morning feel like a ritual." "It's like having a coach that tells you exactly what to do next." Download Flowstage and find your rhythm today. Privacy Policy: https://www.yuque.com/scaptain/kb/dnldfmgwtuekgmue Terms of Service: https://www.yuque.com/scaptain/kb/pz5eppknzy91fvay

About

StayBack

Features
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Ever wondered why it's so hard to put down your phone? Because it's right there. StayBack solves this with a simple but effective approach: complete a quick challenge to unlock your restricted apps and earn 15 minutes of screen time. Three unlock challenges to make you "snap out of it" before picking up your phone: PREFRONTAL ACTIVATION Complete 5 rounds of timed "subtract 7" mental math. This engages your prefrontal cortex and breaks the autopilot scrolling loop. After finishing, you may realize you didn't really need your phone. VOCABULARY CHALLENGE Learn 3 English words each time you unlock - memorize, then spell. Turn the urge to check your phone into a learning opportunity and build your vocabulary without even trying. DISTANCE UNLOCK Your iPhone and Apple Watch measure real-time distance via Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. Walk at least 5 meters away to unlock. Physical separation works better than willpower. KEY FEATURES - Choose which apps or categories to restrict - Set daily time limits - Apps lock automatically when time runs out - Three unlock methods to choose from - Apple Watch real-time distance display (for distance unlock) - Runs entirely on-device, zero data uploaded PRIVACY StayBack collects no personal data. No accounts, no cloud, no analytics, no ads. Everything stays on your device. REQUIREMENTS - iPhone 11 or later (UWB required for distance unlock) - Apple Watch (for distance unlock) - iOS 17+ Free download. No in-app purchases. No ads. A small tool by an indie developer, hoping to help you reclaim a little time.

Screenshots

Flowstage4 screens
StayBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StayBack at none against Flowstage's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Flowstage sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. StayBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Flowstage versus StayBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowstageStayBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer恒智 石Shanghai Jiyou Information Technology Service Center

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Flowstage

Subscriptions3
  • Flowstage Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Flowstage Pro Yearly Special$3.991 Year
  • Flowstage Pro Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
None

StayBack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flowstage free?
Flowstage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StayBack free?
StayBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flowstage or StayBack have ads?
Neither Flowstage nor StayBack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flowstage or StayBack?
Flowstage ships an update every 2 weeks, and StayBack every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flowstage was updated on October 15, 2026 and StayBack on October 16, 2026.

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