HyperFocus vs FlowState
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HyperFocus
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"The Guilt-Free Timer Designed for ADHD" Have you ever given up on a timer app? It’s not your lack of willpower. It was simply the wrong tool. HyperFocus is a productivity tool built with the ADHD brain in mind. We don’t judge or blame. Start without a plan, and get praised even when you stop midway. [4 Principles of HyperFocus] 1. Start in 1 Second (Zero Friction) No complex settings, no login required. Just open the app and press one button to dive into your flow. We eliminate the gap between thought and action to help you execute immediately. 2. Dopamine Every 5 Minutes (Micro Rewards) Do you have to endure 25 minutes to get a reward? Not here. We give you stars, haptic feedback, and praise every 5 minutes. Keep your brain stimulated and engaged without the boredom. 3. Stopping Midway is Still a "Success" (No Shame) Stopped after 14 minutes? That is not a failure. That is "14 minutes of success." Even if you stop early, your records accumulate. Your effort never goes to waste. [Medical Disclaimer] This app is a productivity tool designed to assist with time management and concentration. It does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.
FlowState
This app offers a single-tap solution to initiate focused work sessions, designed specifically for individuals with ADHD. It eliminates decision paralysis by providing pre-set timers and ambient soundscapes to help users enter a state of deep concentration without complex configurations.
- One-tap focus session initiation
- Pre-set 90-minute focus sessions
- Zero settings to prevent decision paralysis
- Soundscapes for focus (brown noise, body doubling)
- Phone lock and notification silencing
- Session tracking and micro-celebrations
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FLOW STATE ISN'T LUCK. IT'S ONE TAP AWAY. Athletes enter the zone in seconds. So can you. Most focus apps give you 47 settings to choose from. That's the problem. Your ADHD brain can't decide - so you never start. Flow State has ONE button. That's it. Tap once -> 90 minutes of unstoppable focus → Done. No choices. No paralysis. Just peak performance. ----------------- WHY FLOW STATE WORKS -> ONE TAP to enter deep work (no decisions, no drop-off) -> 90-MINUTE sessions (science-backed, Huberman protocol) -> ZERO SETTINGS (built for ADHD brains that overthink) -> SOUNDSCAPES + BODY DOUBLING AUDIO (brown noise + ambient work sounds) -> 2 SESSIONS PER DAY MAX (scarcity = you protect what's rare) ----------------- YOU'RE NOT LAZY. YOU'RE JUST USING THE WRONG TOOLS. Traditional productivity apps are built for neurotypical brains. Endless options. Complex systems. Decision fatigue before you even start. Flow State is different. It's built for high-performers with ADHD who need to ELIMINATE friction, not add more. One tap. The timer starts. Your phone locks. The soundscape plays. You work. That's it. ----------------- WHAT USERS SAY "I've tried 10+ focus apps. This is the only one I actually USE." "Finally - an app that doesn't make me choose between 47 timer options." "90 minutes feels impossible until you do it once. Then you're hooked." ----------------- THE SCIENCE - 90 minutes = your brain's natural ultradian rhythm (neuroscience-backed) - Flow state requires 15-20 min to enter (that's why Pomodoro's 25 min doesn't work) - ADHD brains excel in flow - they just need the right environment Flow State creates that environment in one tap. ----------------- WHAT YOU GET - One-tap flow sessions (25, 50, or 90 minutes) - Soundscapes engineered for focus (brown noise, body doubling audio) - Session tracking ("17 elite sessions protected") - Zero distractions (phone dims, notifications silenced) - Micro-celebrations every 15 min (your ADHD brain needs wins) ----------------- WHO THIS IS FOR -> ADHD brains tired of apps with 47 settings -> Founders, creatives, students who procrastinate -> Anyone who's ever spent 3 hours "about to start" -> People who know they're capable of greatness—if they could just FOCUS ----------------- STOP RESEARCHING PRODUCTIVITY METHODS. START DOING THE WORK. Download Flow State. Tap once. Lock in for 90 minutes. That's how champions are built. ----------------- Disclaimers: This app is not intended to provide any medical guidance or advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider for any medical decisions or health concerns. -------------- Privacy Policy: https://quicklease.webflow.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
HyperFocus and FlowState are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | HyperFocus | FlowState |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Younggun Kim | Quicklease LLC |
In-app purchases
HyperFocus
No in-app purchases
FlowState
No in-app purchases
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