Comparison

FlowState vs FlowState

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

FlowState

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Tell FlowState what kind of brain showed up today. It'll show you the tasks that fit. Built for ADHD brains — and anyone whose focus comes and goes — FlowState matches your to-do list to your current energy. Scattered, steady, locked, or foggy. The tasks that fit surface. The ones that don't get out of the way. ENERGY-MATCHED TASKS Pick the level of focus you actually have. Low-focus surfaces errands and emails. High-focus brings the deep work forward. Foggy days hide the list entirely and offer one gentle action — because some days, that's the win. BRAIN-DUMP TO TASKS Paste a wall of "I need to…" and FlowState rewrites it into clean, action-oriented tasks. It drops the filler ("I have to", "remember to"), starts each title with a verb, and tags an energy level so you know when to do it. RIGHT-SIZED FOCUS TIMER 5 minutes when scattered. 25 when steady. No cap when locked in. The timer follows you out of the app via Live Activity and Lock Screen widgets, so the session stays alive even when your attention doesn't. ROUTINES THAT KNOW THEIR PLACE Morning, midday, or evening routines with optional reminders. They show up where they belong instead of nagging from a separate tab. CALENDAR ALONGSIDE TASKS Read your iOS calendar so events and tasks live side by side. Calendar content never leaves your device. PARK WITHOUT SHAME Brain hijack mid-session? Park the task. Come back when you're ready. No streak to defend, no chain to break. CALM BY DESIGN No streaks. No badges. No daily score. No green ticks judging you for the day you missed. The only celebration is the quiet one when you finish a task. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN PRO • Energy-matched task list • Foggy rest mode • Right-sized focus timers • Live Activity + Lock Screen • Routines with reminders • Calendar import • Brain-dump AI assistant • Park-without-shame TRY IT FREE 3-day free trial. Cancel anytime from iOS Settings before the trial ends — keeps Pro until the trial's last minute, no charge. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • FlowState Pro: 3-day free trial, then auto-renewing subscription • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at the end of the trial • Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions PRIVACY Your tasks sync over an authenticated connection with row-level security. Calendar events and dictation audio stay on your device. We never sell your data, never run ads, and never use your content to train AI models. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flow-state-adhd.pages.dev

Screenshots

FlowState4 screens
FlowState4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowState at none against FlowState's 3. FlowState also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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. FlowState sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. FlowState asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FlowState versus FlowState: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowStateFlowState
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB21 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperQuicklease LLCFlock Technologies Incorporated

In-app purchases

None

FlowState

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FlowState

Subscriptions3
  • FlowState Pro$4.997 Days
  • FlowState Pro$14.991 Month
  • FlowState Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is FlowState free?
FlowState is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowState free?
FlowState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlowState or FlowState have ads?
FlowState shows ads; FlowState does not.

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