FlowFocus vs Flow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side â with what reviewers say about each.
FlowFocus
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A free Pomodoro focus timer with no ads and no account to create. Open FlowFocus, pick a task and start focusing. The timer, tasks, stats, Apple Watch app and widgets are all free. FOCUS YOUR WAY ⢠Classic 25/5 Pomodoro, or your own presets for focus, short break and long break ⢠A long break after the number of sessions you choose ⢠Link a task to a session and watch its pomodoro count grow ⢠Ambient focus sounds to drown out the noise around you ALWAYS IN VIEW ⢠Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island ⢠Home Screen widgets and Control Center controls to start a session in one tap ⢠Apple Watch app: start, pause and follow your timer from your wrist ⢠Siri and Shortcuts: start a focus session with your voice ⢠Mac menu bar app with global keyboard shortcuts TASKS THAT KEEP SCORE ⢠Estimate how many pomodoros a task needs and see how many you have done ⢠Priorities and due dates ⢠Pick the task you are working on right from the timer SEE YOUR PROGRESS ⢠Today and This Week focus charts ⢠Full session history ⢠Streak calendar that shows every day you focused ⢠Export your data any time, or log sessions to your calendar if you turn it on PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠No sign-up: your tasks and sessions sync between your iPhone, iPad and Mac on their own ⢠No ads and no tracking across other apps ⢠Delete all of your data from inside the app at any time FLOWFOCUS PRO (OPTIONAL) Everything above stays free. If you want more, FlowFocus Pro adds: ⢠All 16 color themes and all 16 focus sounds ⢠Commitment mode: once a session starts, it cannot be paused, reset or skipped ⢠Month view and insights in Stats ⢠CSV export ⢠Unlimited custom presets FlowFocus Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, each with a 3-day free trial, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Restore earlier purchases from Settings in the app. Made for students revising for exams, developers in deep work, writers on a deadline, and anyone who works better in focused sprints. Questions or ideas? Write to support@tappect.com. We read every message. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tappect.com/apps/flowfocus/privacy
Flow
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Focus with intention. Not with friction. Session Flow is a minimalist Pomodoro and focus timer that helps you structure deep work, follow flexible session flows, and take meaningful breaks without turning productivity into another complicated system. No accounts. No subscriptions. No noise. Just press start. HOW IT WORKS ⸠Pick a flow: classic Pomodoro or your own custom sequence ⸠Combine focus, break, prep, and reflection blocks ⸠Press start. Session Flow handles the rest. That's it. No onboarding maze. No overloaded settings screen. WHY PEOPLE SWITCH TO SESSION FLOW ⸠Starts fast, with almost no setup friction ⸠Gentle transitions between blocks, not jarring alarms ⸠Beautiful in both light and dark mode ⸠Thoughtful, native-feeling design with privacy at the center ⸠No account required and no data harvesting SEE YOUR PROGRESS WITHOUT THE PRESSURE ⸠Track focused time by day and week ⸠View session history and consistency over time ⸠Review notes and patterns without turning focus into a game ⸠Honest progress data, not gamification traps DESIGNED FOR iOS, NOT PORTED TO IT ⸠Apple-native SwiftUI with smooth animations and haptics ⸠Home Screen widgets and Live Activities support ⸠Works beautifully on iPhone and iPad ⸠Supports Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and Reduce Motion FREE VS. FLOW PRO Free: ⸠Classic Pomodoro sessions ⸠Basic session history ⸠Full timer experience with no ads Flow Pro: pay once, keep forever ⸠Unlimited custom session flows ⸠Block distracting apps and websites ⸠Detailed statistics and session insights ⸠Home Screen widgets ⸠Session reminders No subscriptions. No trials that auto-renew. One price. Done. BUILT FOR ⸠Students during exam season ⸠Developers in deep code sessions ⸠Writers, designers, and makers ⸠Anyone with ADHD who needs gentle structure ⸠Knowledge workers who are tired of overbuilt productivity apps
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FlowFocus at 13.0 against Flow's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. FlowFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Flow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | FlowFocus | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | â | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch â better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 â better | 18.0 |
| Further details â not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tappect LLC | Remi Herbiet |
In-app purchases
FlowFocus
- FlowFocus Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- FlowFocus Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- FlowFocus Pro Lifetime$24.99
Flow
- Lifetime Pro$24.99









