Visual Timer vs FlowTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visual Timer
This app provides a clear visual countdown to help you stay focused during study or work sessions. It supports the Pomodoro Technique with customizable presets and gentle alerts, all within a clean, distraction-free interface.
- Visual countdown display
- Pomodoro and Tomato timer support
- Study time management
- Customizable presets
- Gentle alerts
- Clean, minimal interface
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See time. Stay focused. Visual Timer is the simple, beautiful way to see time passing. Whether you're studying, working, or managing ADHD, watching time disappear keeps you focused and on track. No complicated features. Just set your time and go. VISUAL COUNTDOWN Watch time melt away with a clear, satisfying visual display. Unlike digital timers that just show numbers, Visual Timer lets you feel how much time remains at a glance. Perfect for anyone who struggles with time blindness. POMODORO & TOMATO TIMER Work in focused sprints using the popular Pomodoro Technique. Set 25-minute focus sessions followed by short breaks. The visual countdown helps you stay in the zone without constantly checking the clock. STUDY TIME MADE SIMPLE Ideal for homework, exam prep, and deep work sessions. Set your study time, watch the timer, and stay focused until it's done. No distractions, no complexity. PRESETS FOR QUICK START Save your favorite timer lengths for one-tap access. Sprint timer for work blocks, short breaks, or custom durations. All ready when you are. GENTLE ALERTS Soft sounds and optional vibration let you know when time's up without jarring interruptions. Stay in flow, finish your thought, then take your break. CLEAN & MINIMAL No ads interrupting your focus. No cluttered interface. Just a beautiful timer that does exactly what you need. WHO IS VISUAL TIMER FOR? • Students who need to focus during study sessions • Remote workers doing focused work sprints • Adults with ADHD who struggle with time awareness • Anyone using the Pomodoro Technique • People who want to see time, not just track it Stop losing track of time. Download Visual Timer and finally see where your focus goes. ----- Visual Timer is free to download and use. There are no ads. Privacy Policy: https://gradoid.com/visual-timer/privacy.html Terms: https://gradoid.com/visual-timer/terms.html
FlowTimer
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See your remaining time at a glance — a bold number, a full-screen segment meter, and color that shifts as time runs out. A minimal, focused visual timer for iPhone and iPad. WHY YOU'LL USE IT • Study or work sessions, including Pomodoro-style intervals • Kids' routines, classrooms, and special-needs support — make "how much longer" visible • Anyone who finds it hard to sense time passing • Cooking, workouts, breaks — anything you need to time • You just want a clean, satisfying timer with nothing extra FEATURES • Wall-clock accurate countdown — stays correct even after returning from the background • Full-screen segment meter shows remaining time at a glance • Smooth color shift as time runs low (teal → amber → orange → red) • Interval mode for repeating work/break cycles (Pomodoro-style) • Weekly report to review how you've been using your time • Live Activity and Lock Screen support to track progress at a glance • Home Screen widget — start a saved timer with one tap • Notification, sound, and haptic feedback when time's up • Built for iPhone and iPad, in English and Japanese A no-frills timer you can actually rely on. TERMS & PRIVACY • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://flow-timer.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Visual Timer at 13.0 against FlowTimer's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Visual Timer | FlowTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GRADOID DOO NOVI SAD | CLEARBIX WORKS |
In-app purchases
Visual Timer
No in-app purchases
FlowTimer
No in-app purchases









