FlowState vs Flowo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Flowo
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Flowo is a gentle, focused task manager designed for ADHD brains. Most to-do apps overwhelm you with endless lists and guilt-inducing streaks. Flowo takes a different approach: PLAN A SMALL DAY Pick just a handful of tasks for today — a daily limit you control — so you're never staring at an impossible list. FOCUS SESSIONS Start a timed focus session (5 to 45 minutes) with optional ambient soundscapes like rain, cafe, and forest sounds to help you settle in. BRAIN DUMP Got a stray thought mid-task? Capture it instantly without breaking focus, then turn it into a task later when you're ready. WINS, NOT STREAKS See your weekly progress — tasks completed, focus time, your best day — without judgment. Every session counts, even the short ones. ENERGY-AWARE SUGGESTIONS (Premium) Flowo learns your energy patterns and suggests tasks that match how you're feeling right now. Flowo is built by and for people who think differently. No streak-shaming, no overwhelming dashboards — just a calm space to plan your day and get things done. Subscription info: Flowo Premium is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mates24.github.io/flowo-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowState at none against Flowo's 2. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Flowo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. FlowState asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FlowState | Flowo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quicklease LLC | Mathias Matejcik |
In-app purchases
FlowState
No in-app purchases
Flowo
- Flowo Premium$5.991 Month
- Flowo Premium$49.991 Year









