Comparison

buckets Flow vs Mendow

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

Head to head
About

buckets Flow

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buckets Flow is a productivity tool designed to induce a state of "Deep Flow" instantly. Turn on the rain, block out the noise, and maximize your output. Key Features for Productivity: - Instant Flow State: Our optimized "Violet Noise" (Rain Sound) creates a sound curtain that helps maintain high concentration levels for extended periods. - Visualized Output: Your focus time is visualized as "Rainfall." Track your daily volume and maintain your momentum. - Performance Analytics: Analyze your productivity trends with Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly charts. Know exactly when you perform best. - Custom Project Labels: Tag your sessions to track time allocation across different projects or skills. - Music Sync: Seamlessly blend your own Apple Music playlists with rain sounds to create your ideal focus environment. Perfect for developers, writers, designers, and anyone seeking a quiet place to think. Let it rain. Links Terms of Use (EULA): This app uses the standard Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mo-gu.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-xxxxx (

About

Mendow

Features
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- Description - One‑liner: Mendow turns “ugh” into motion: it breaks tasks into small steps and auto‑schedules what you put off, so you always know what to do next. - Key Features - AI Step Breakdown: Type your task; AI turns it into clear, bite‑size actions. - Auto‑Schedule: Place backlog and unscheduled tasks into your day automatically. - Next Up: Always see the one best next step for today. - Routine Automation: Build daily/weekly habits and slot them in automatically. - Progress & Motivation: Level up with XP, titles, and visible progress. - Collection: Unlock and set Mr. Mendow icons and titles in your profile. - Smooth UX: Clean, focused UI that helps you start fast. - Mendow Plus: An optional plan for heavier AI usage. - Perfect for - Tasks that feel too big to start - Chronic procrastination and backlog build‑up - Split planning between calendar and to‑dos - Get started - Write one line → AI suggests small steps → Auto‑schedule into today. Small steps, real progress. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mendow Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Mendow at 2 against buckets Flow's —. On price, 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. buckets Flow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mendow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
buckets Flow versus Mendow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbuckets FlowMendow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSho HoriguchiDAIKI HAYASHI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

buckets Flow

Subscriptions2
  • buckets Flow Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • buckets Flow Pro (Yearly)$17.991 Year
2 purchases

Mendow

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is buckets Flow free?
buckets Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mendow free?
Mendow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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