Comparison

Anti vs Flowtime

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

Head to head
About

Anti

Features
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Ever lost a brilliant idea because a timer went off at the wrong moment? Anti-Pomodoro is a focus timer that works with your brain, not against it. Instead of rigid countdowns and forced breaks, you work for as long as you need and decide when to stop. — HOW IT WORKS — • Timer counts up like a stopwatch • Gentle nudges remind you to check in (30, 45, 60, or 90 min intervals) • You decide when to end—the app never interrupts your flow • Track sessions and discover your natural focus patterns — WHY ANTI-POMODORO? — The Pomodoro technique works for some, but not everyone. If you've ever felt frustrated stopping mid-thought because a timer demanded it, this app is for you. We believe your flow state deserves respect. No arbitrary 25-minute limits. No guilt when you "fail" to take a break. Just you and your work, for as long as you need. — FEATURES — • Count-up timer with start, pause, and end • Configurable nudge intervals • Soft haptic feedback—never jarring alarms • Optional task labels that persist between sessions • Session history with categories (Deep Work, Shallow, Meeting, Break) • Daily focus time tracking • Break quality tracking (walked, stretched, snack, scrolled, chatted) • Flow Score system (1-6 based on session length) • Deep Work badge for 60+ minute sessions — PRO FEATURES ($0.99, one-time purchase) — • Insights & Anti-Stats dashboard • Track your average flow score • Break quality analysis • Peak focus time discovery • Natural pattern recognition • Export sessions as CSV • Support independent development — THE ANTI-POMODORO PHILOSOPHY — Count up, not down You decide when to break Gentle nudges, never interruptions No streaks, no guilt, no gamification — PRIVACY — All data stays on your device. No accounts. No cloud sync. No tracking. No ads. Just a simple tool that does one thing well. — SUPPORT & CONTACT — Website: https://potylabs.com/apps/antipomodoro Support: https://potylabs.com/apps/antipomodoro/ Email: contact@potylabs.com — LEGAL — Privacy Policy: https://potylabs.com/apps/antipomodoro/privacy Terms of Use: https://potylabs.com/apps/antipomodoro/terms Stop when you're done, not when a timer tells you.

About

Flowtime

This app helps you understand your focus by using a full-screen timer. Simply tap when your mind drifts and tap again to re-engage. It provides insights into your truly focused time to help you naturally improve your study habits.

Highlights
  • Full-screen focus timer
  • Tap to track focus drift
  • Insight into true focus time
  • Improve study habits naturally
  • Reduce distractions without guilt
  • See progress clearly
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Flowtime - Focus Timer Flowtime helps you understand your focus, not fight it. Start a full-screen timer and study as you normally would. When your mind drifts, tap the screen. When you’re ready to re-engage, tap once more. At the end of each session, Flowtime shows you how much time you were truly focused, helping you build awareness and improve naturally over time. No pressure. No rigid rules. Just honest insight into how you study. Perfect for students who want to: • Study with intention • Reduce distractions without guilt • Improve their focus • See their progress clearly Focus is a skill. Flowtime helps you train it.

Screenshots

Anti4 screens
Flowtime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flowtime at none against Anti's 1. Flowtime also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Anti sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flowtime asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anti ships an update every 4 months, Flowtime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Anti versus Flowtime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAntiFlowtime
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGustavo SilvaNeil Ramey

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Anti

One-time1
  • Anti-Pomodoro Pro$0.99
None

Flowtime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anti free?
Anti is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flowtime free?
Flowtime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anti or Flowtime have ads?
Neither Anti nor Flowtime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anti or Flowtime?
Anti ships an update every 4 months, and Flowtime every 2 weeks. Most recently, Anti was updated on September 30, 2026 and Flowtime on October 10, 2026.

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