Comparison

FlowState vs ADHD Focus AI

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

Head to head
About

FlowState

This app offers a single-tap solution to initiate focused work sessions, designed specifically for individuals with ADHD. It eliminates decision paralysis by providing pre-set timers and ambient soundscapes to help users enter a state of deep concentration without complex configurations.

Highlights
  • One-tap focus session initiation
  • Pre-set 90-minute focus sessions
  • Zero settings to prevent decision paralysis
  • Soundscapes for focus (brown noise, body doubling)
  • Phone lock and notification silencing
  • Session tracking and micro-celebrations
Features
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FLOW STATE ISN'T LUCK. IT'S ONE TAP AWAY. Athletes enter the zone in seconds. So can you. Most focus apps give you 47 settings to choose from. That's the problem. Your ADHD brain can't decide - so you never start. Flow State has ONE button. That's it. Tap once -> 90 minutes of unstoppable focus → Done. No choices. No paralysis. Just peak performance. ----------------- WHY FLOW STATE WORKS -> ONE TAP to enter deep work (no decisions, no drop-off) -> 90-MINUTE sessions (science-backed, Huberman protocol) -> ZERO SETTINGS (built for ADHD brains that overthink) -> SOUNDSCAPES + BODY DOUBLING AUDIO (brown noise + ambient work sounds) -> 2 SESSIONS PER DAY MAX (scarcity = you protect what's rare) ----------------- YOU'RE NOT LAZY. YOU'RE JUST USING THE WRONG TOOLS. Traditional productivity apps are built for neurotypical brains. Endless options. Complex systems. Decision fatigue before you even start. Flow State is different. It's built for high-performers with ADHD who need to ELIMINATE friction, not add more. One tap. The timer starts. Your phone locks. The soundscape plays. You work. That's it. ----------------- WHAT USERS SAY "I've tried 10+ focus apps. This is the only one I actually USE." "Finally - an app that doesn't make me choose between 47 timer options." "90 minutes feels impossible until you do it once. Then you're hooked." ----------------- THE SCIENCE - 90 minutes = your brain's natural ultradian rhythm (neuroscience-backed) - Flow state requires 15-20 min to enter (that's why Pomodoro's 25 min doesn't work) - ADHD brains excel in flow - they just need the right environment Flow State creates that environment in one tap. ----------------- WHAT YOU GET - One-tap flow sessions (25, 50, or 90 minutes) - Soundscapes engineered for focus (brown noise, body doubling audio) - Session tracking ("17 elite sessions protected") - Zero distractions (phone dims, notifications silenced) - Micro-celebrations every 15 min (your ADHD brain needs wins) ----------------- WHO THIS IS FOR -> ADHD brains tired of apps with 47 settings -> Founders, creatives, students who procrastinate -> Anyone who's ever spent 3 hours "about to start" -> People who know they're capable of greatness—if they could just FOCUS ----------------- STOP RESEARCHING PRODUCTIVITY METHODS. START DOING THE WORK. Download Flow State. Tap once. Lock in for 90 minutes. That's how champions are built. ----------------- Disclaimers: This app is not intended to provide any medical guidance or advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider for any medical decisions or health concerns. -------------- Privacy Policy: https://quicklease.webflow.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ADHD Focus AI

This app helps individuals overcome procrastination and executive dysfunction by breaking down overwhelming tasks into small, manageable steps. It offers customizable focus sessions and tracks distractions to help users understand their patterns and build momentum.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated task initiation
  • Task breakdown into tiny actions
  • Customizable focus session lengths (5, 15, 25 min)
  • Multiple focus modes (Gentle, Sprint, Deep)
  • Distraction logging and pattern analysis
  • Simplified interface for ADHD brains
Features
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You know what to do. You just can't start. ADHDFocus is built for that exact moment. NEW: VOICE START - Tap the mic and say what you are avoiding - ADHDFocus turns it into one tiny action and offers a 5-minute focus session - No typing required at the exact moment executive dysfunction kicks in HANDS-FREE FOCUS - Say “Start a focus session” and name the task to begin without typing - Choose a 5–45 minute session by voice and let ADHDFocus open into the live timer - Ask Siri for today’s focus time, sessions, streak, or remaining tasks START IN SMALL STEPS - Break an overwhelming task into concrete starter steps - Pick one tiny action and begin before the spiral gets louder ADHD-SIZED FOCUS SESSIONS - 5, 15, and 25-minute sessions that match your energy - Gentle, Sprint, and Deep modes for different kinds of days - No shame if all you can do today is five minutes LEARN YOUR PATTERNS - Log distractions with one tap - See which days and times tend to break your focus - Use weekly insight to choose your best next session BUILT FOR ADHD, NOT AGAINST IT - No giant dashboard to decode before you begin - Open the app, start small, and build momentum FREE TO TRY - 3 free focus sessions and 5 task breakdowns - Premium unlocks unlimited sessions, unlimited breakdowns, pattern insights, and best-next-session recommendations If ADHDFocus helps your brain, a rating helps other ADHD people find it too.

Screenshots

FlowState4 screens
ADHD Focus AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: FlowState at free against ADHD Focus AI's freemium. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FlowState against 5.0 for ADHD Focus AI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FlowState versus ADHD Focus AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowStateADHD Focus AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB11 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperQuicklease LLCThe Das Group

Customer experience

FlowState

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ADHD Focus AI

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FlowState

No in-app purchases

None

ADHD Focus AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlowState free?
FlowState is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ADHD Focus AI free?
ADHD Focus AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FlowState or ADHD Focus AI?
FlowState and ADHD Focus AI are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do FlowState or ADHD Focus AI have ads?
Neither FlowState nor ADHD Focus AI shows ads.

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