Comparison

Elevator Rescue App vs FlowTimer

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

Head to head
About

Elevator Rescue App

Access a comprehensive video library for unlocking elevator doors across major manufacturers. Quickly find guides by brand, save favorites, and utilize offline access for field work. Designed for elevator technicians and maintenance professionals.

Highlights
  • Video guides for elevator door locks
  • Search by manufacturer
  • Offline video access
  • Favorites and recent videos
  • Chromecast support
  • Professional interface
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Elevator Rescue is a field reference tool for firefighters, first responders, and elevator technicians who need clear door procedures under pressure. Identify the manufacturer and door type, then follow step-by-step rescue training clips — including pick and rake methods — with offline downloads when signal is poor. WHAT YOU GET • Manufacturer library — OTIS, Schindler, KONE, thyssenkrupp, Mitsubishi, Fujitec, Westinghouse, GAL, and more • Door type guidance — center opening, single slide, two-speed, freight, and specialty configurations • Training video clips updated from a live content manifest • Offline downloads so procedures still play in the field • Door lock and interlock image references • Search, recents, and favorites for fast access • Dark, high-contrast UI built for apparatus bays and machine rooms SUBSCRIPTION Core free clips are available to explore. Full manufacturer and door procedure libraries unlock with an Elevator Rescue Pro subscription (up to 3 linked devices per account). Manage subscription and device linking in Settings. Built for professionals — not a consumer entertainment app. Content is focused on elevator emergency procedures and training media. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rescue-app.tuzzco.net/privacy.html

About

FlowTimer

Features
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See your remaining time at a glance — a bold number, a full-screen segment meter, and color that shifts as time runs out. A minimal, focused visual timer for iPhone and iPad. WHY YOU'LL USE IT • Study or work sessions, including Pomodoro-style intervals • Kids' routines, classrooms, and special-needs support — make "how much longer" visible • Anyone who finds it hard to sense time passing • Cooking, workouts, breaks — anything you need to time • You just want a clean, satisfying timer with nothing extra FEATURES • Wall-clock accurate countdown — stays correct even after returning from the background • Full-screen segment meter shows remaining time at a glance • Smooth color shift as time runs low (teal → amber → orange → red) • Interval mode for repeating work/break cycles (Pomodoro-style) • Weekly report to review how you've been using your time • Live Activity and Lock Screen support to track progress at a glance • Home Screen widget — start a saved timer with one tap • Notification, sound, and haptic feedback when time's up • Built for iPhone and iPad, in English and Japanese A no-frills timer you can actually rely on. TERMS & PRIVACY • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://flow-timer.com/privacy

Screenshots

Elevator Rescue App4 screens
FlowTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlowTimer at every 11 days against Elevator Rescue App's every 5 months. Elevator Rescue App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elevator Rescue App ships an update every 5 months, FlowTimer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Elevator Rescue App versus FlowTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElevator Rescue AppFlowTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTerry TuzzolinoCLEARBIX WORKS

In-app purchases

None

Elevator Rescue App

No in-app purchases

None

FlowTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elevator Rescue App free?
Elevator Rescue App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowTimer free?
FlowTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Elevator Rescue App or FlowTimer have ads?
Neither Elevator Rescue App nor FlowTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elevator Rescue App or FlowTimer?
Elevator Rescue App ships an update every 5 months, and FlowTimer every 11 days. Most recently, Elevator Rescue App was updated on October 30, 2026 and FlowTimer on November 10, 2026.

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