Comparison

FlowFocus vs Stillr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. Simple and ADHD-friendly: one task, one clear countdown and nothing to set up. Made for studying and exams, deep work and coding, writing, reading and getting through your to-do list. 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 on their own between your iPhone, iPad and Mac when they use the same Apple Account • 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 • Unlimited app blocking with Screen Time: block every app and category that distracts you until the session ends (one is free) • 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

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Stillr

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Stillr is a calm pomodoro study timer for exam prep, homework and deep focus. Press start, pick a sound, and study - no account, no ads, no streak guilt. Whether you want to study with rain, work in quiet, or just need a simple tomato timer that stays out of your way, Stillr keeps it minimal. FOCUS SESSIONS - Classic pomodoro: 25-minute focus rounds with 5-minute breaks - Fully customizable focus and break lengths - Long-break cycles after a set number of rounds - Session progress dots - see how far you've come - Optional task label to keep each session on track - Gentle chime between focus and break STUDY WITH RAIN & CALM SOUNDS - Rain, forest, white noise or silence - Sounds keep playing through your whole session - Screen stays on while you study BUILT FOR STUDENTS & DEEP WORK - Perfect for exam prep, revision, homework sprints and writing - Distraction-free interface - nothing to tap, nothing to dismiss - Works completely offline - Helpful for anyone who finds it hard to start, including people with ADHD WHAT STILLR WILL NEVER DO - Ask how productive you felt after every session - Force you to set a goal before you begin - Push you to share your stats with strangers - Nag you with streak notifications - Show you ads or upsell screens YOUR STATS, YOUR DATA - See your weekly focus hours at a glance - Simple bar chart - no gamification, no comparisons - All data stored locally on your device - No account required. No cloud. Just you, a timer, and the work in front of you. Privacy Policy: https://erkarslan.github.io/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FlowFocus4 screens
Stillr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlowFocus at every 4 days against Stillr's fortnightly. FlowFocus also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. FlowFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stillr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowFocus ships an update every 4 days, Stillr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FlowFocus versus Stillr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowFocusStillr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTappect LLCARZU ARSLAN

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

Stillr

One-time1
  • Stillr Plus$2.99

Questions

Is FlowFocus free?
FlowFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stillr free?
Stillr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlowFocus or Stillr have ads?
Neither FlowFocus nor Stillr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowFocus or Stillr?
FlowFocus ships an update every 4 days, and Stillr fortnightly. Most recently, FlowFocus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Stillr on October 28, 2026.

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