Comparison

FlowFocus vs Nudge

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

Head to head
About

FlowFocus

Features
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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 โ€ข Classic 25/5 Pomodoro, or your own presets for focus, short break and long break โ€ข A long break after the number of sessions you choose โ€ข Link a task to a session and watch its pomodoro count grow โ€ข Ambient focus sounds to drown out the noise around you ALWAYS IN VIEW โ€ข Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island โ€ข Home Screen widgets and Control Center controls to start a session in one tap โ€ข Apple Watch app: start, pause and follow your timer from your wrist โ€ข Siri and Shortcuts: start a focus session with your voice โ€ข Mac menu bar app with global keyboard shortcuts TASKS THAT KEEP SCORE โ€ข Estimate how many pomodoros a task needs and see how many you have done โ€ข Priorities and due dates โ€ข Pick the task you are working on right from the timer SEE YOUR PROGRESS โ€ข Today and This Week focus charts โ€ข Full session history โ€ข Streak calendar that shows every day you focused โ€ข Export your data any time, or log sessions to your calendar if you turn it on PRIVATE BY DESIGN โ€ข No sign-up: your tasks and sessions sync between your iPhone, iPad and Mac on their own โ€ข No ads and no tracking across other apps โ€ข 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: โ€ข All 16 color themes and all 16 focus sounds โ€ข Commitment mode: once a session starts, it cannot be paused, reset or skipped โ€ข Month view and insights in Stats โ€ข CSV export โ€ข 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

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Nudge

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Focus is hard when life keeps interrupting. Kids, coworkers, phone calls, that thing you just remembered โ€” it all adds up. Most timer apps punish you for being human. Nudge doesn't. **KEY FEATURES** - Gentle timer that pauses without punishment โ€” pause whenever life interrupts, resume when you're ready. No dead trees, no failed sessions, no guilt. - Background execution that actually works โ€” lock your phone, switch apps, put it in your pocket. Your timer keeps running and alerts you when it's time. - Silent vibration mode (Library Safe) โ€” a custom triple-pulse vibration pattern that works even on mute. Focus in libraries, open offices, and shared spaces without disturbing a soul. - Flexible presets โ€” Pomodoro, countdown, or open-ended count-up mode. Build timers that match how you actually work, not how a textbook says you should. - Session history with honest stats โ€” see your real focus time, pause count, and total duration. No inflated numbers, no gamified streaks to stress about. - Smart defaults & day context โ€” time-of-day greetings, remembered last preset, auto-start breaks. Nudge learns how you work and gets out of the way. **WHY NUDGE?** We built Nudge because every focus timer we tried made us feel worse. Paused? Failed session. Locked your phone? Timer stopped. Need silence? Too bad, here's an alarm. Nudge is different: - No shame for pausing. Life happens. Your timer understands. - ADHD-friendly. Flexible structures instead of rigid 25/5 boxes. Time awareness without time pressure. - Warm, not aggressive. Amber glow instead of red alerts. Encouraging copy instead of streaks and punishments. - One-time purchase. No subscriptions draining your account every month. **WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE** - Classic Pomodoro timer (25/5) - Up to 3 custom presets - Full session history - Silent vibration alerts - Background timer execution - All core features, no ads, no account required **NUDGE PRO โ€” $6.99 (one-time)** - Unlimited custom presets - Per-timer analytics and breakdowns - Time awareness mode (periodic gentle nudges for time-blindness) - Shortcuts integration - CSV data export - Priority support All your data stays on your device. No account needed. No tracking. Just you and your focus. Questions or ideas? hello@nudge-timer.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nudge-timer.com/privacy

Screenshots

FlowFocus4 screens
Nudge2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FlowFocus at 4 against Nudge's 2. FlowFocus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FlowFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Nudge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FlowFocus versus Nudge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowFocusNudge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size128 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTappect LLCRailsSquad OU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FlowFocus

Subscriptions2
  • FlowFocus Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • FlowFocus Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlowFocus Pro Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Nudge

One-time1
  • Nudge Pro$6.99

Questions

Is FlowFocus free?
FlowFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nudge free?
Nudge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlowFocus or Nudge have ads?
Neither FlowFocus nor Nudge shows ads.

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