FlowFocus vs Pulse Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 β’ Classic 25/5 Pomodoro, or your own presets for focus, short break and long break β’ A long break after the number of sessions you choose β’ Link a task to a session and watch its pomodoro count grow β’ Ambient focus sounds to drown out the noise around you ALWAYS IN VIEW β’ Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island β’ Home Screen widgets and Control Center controls to start a session in one tap β’ Apple Watch app: start, pause and follow your timer from your wrist β’ Siri and Shortcuts: start a focus session with your voice β’ Mac menu bar app with global keyboard shortcuts TASKS THAT KEEP SCORE β’ Estimate how many pomodoros a task needs and see how many you have done β’ Priorities and due dates β’ Pick the task you are working on right from the timer SEE YOUR PROGRESS β’ Today and This Week focus charts β’ Full session history β’ Streak calendar that shows every day you focused β’ Export your data any time, or log sessions to your calendar if you turn it on PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ No sign-up: your tasks and sessions sync between your iPhone, iPad and Mac on their own β’ No ads and no tracking across other apps β’ 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: β’ All 16 color themes and all 16 focus sounds β’ Commitment mode: once a session starts, it cannot be paused, reset or skipped β’ Month view and insights in Stats β’ CSV export β’ 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
Pulse Focus
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In a world of endless notifications, noise, and digital overload, focus is no longer optional β itβs a competitive advantage. Pulse Focus is a wellness and focus-training app, not a medical device. It works with consumer fitness wearables (such as Apple Watch, Garmin, and Bluetooth heart rate monitors) to enhance focus training. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Pulse Focus is a science-based focus training app designed to help you build real, measurable focus performance under pressure. Using accuracy, reaction time, and optional heart rate signals from consumer fitness wearables, the app provides feedback on your focus performance during gameplay. As you play, behavioral and fitness-tracker data help you see how your performance changes under pressure. Pulse Focus is grounded in research-based methods but does not make medical claims or provide medical advice. TRAIN FOCUS UNDER PRESSURE Most productivity tools assume calm environments. Real life isnβt. Pulse Focus trains you to maintain clarity and composure in fast, noisy, high-distraction scenarios. The game introduces pressure, unexpected changes, and cognitive challenges designed to simulate demanding situations. You donβt just practice focusing β you practice staying focused when itβs difficult. PROGRESS-DRIVEN GAMEPLAY The game features progressive levels that unlock as you improve your focus performance (starting at 80%). As your ability to maintain attention and composure under pressure improves, new challenges increase in intensity and complexity. Focus becomes visible. Progress becomes measurable. Pulse Focus includes multiple game modes designed to challenge: β’ Sustained attention β’ Rapid response under pressure β’ Cognitive flexibility β’ Distraction recovery Each mode adapts as your performance improves β similar to progressive training. BUILD MENTAL RESILIENCE Mental stamina improves with consistent training. With regular use, you can: β’ Strengthen sustained attention β’ Improve composure under pressure β’ Reduce distraction recovery time β’ Increase cognitive endurance β’ Perform more consistently in demanding situations The real skill isnβt avoiding distraction β itβs recovering from it. Pulse Focus helps you understand: β’ How your focus changes during challenges β’ How your performance varies under pressure β’ How quickly you recover after distractions β’ Your progress trends over time COMPETE & STAY MOTIVATED Focus training becomes more engaging when itβs social. Compare performance with friends and stay motivated as you improve consistency under pressure. PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN Your data is yours. All data is processed locally on your device by default and is never shared without your consent. Optional participation in research helps improve personalization, but is entirely user-controlled. You can export or delete your data at any time. Medical Disclaimer Pulse Focus is intended for general wellness, entertainment, and focus-training purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, and before making any health-related decisions or starting any new wellness program.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulse Focus at none against FlowFocus's 3. FlowFocus's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FlowFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pulse Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FlowFocus | Pulse Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tappect LLC | Synheart AI |
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
Pulse Focus
No in-app purchases









