Comparison

Timers vs FlowHour

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

Head to head
About

Timers

Features
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A simple and easy-to-use timer app. [Key Features] - Run multiple timers simultaneously - Quick start with preset timers - Organize with categories - Display end time - Add time while running (+1/+5/+10 min) - Sound and vibration notifications - Dark mode support Perfect for cooking, workouts, studying, work, and more.

About

FlowHour

Features
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FlowHour transforms your iPhone into two beautiful full-screen experiences: a modern Desk Clock and a relaxing Sand Timer. Designed for focus, study, work, and bedside use, FlowHour gives you large readable time, smooth visual motion, and premium design styles that look great day or night. Features: Full-screen Desk Clock with large, easy-to-read time Sand Timer mode with smooth top-to-bottom flow animation One free design in Desk Clock and one free design in Sand Timer Premium design packs available via one-time unlock Works offline after download Clean privacy-first experience: no account, no tracking, no analytics Perfect for: Nightstand clock Desktop clock Focus sessions Study timer Minimal aesthetic setup Premium: Unlock all premium Desk Clock and Sand Timer designs forever with a one-time purchase. Notes: FlowHour is an app-based full-screen experience and runs while the app is open.

Screenshots

Timers3 screens
FlowHour3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FlowHour at none against Timers's shown. FlowHour also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Timers's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Timers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FlowHour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timers ships an update every 3 months, FlowHour every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Timers versus FlowHour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimersFlowHour
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size74 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkota tadaPurpose Software LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Timers

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

FlowHour

One-time1
  • Unlock All Premium Designs$14.99

Questions

Is Timers free?
Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowHour free?
FlowHour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timers or FlowHour have ads?
Timers shows ads; FlowHour does not.
Which is updated more often, Timers or FlowHour?
Timers ships an update every 3 months, and FlowHour every 5 days. Most recently, Timers was updated on September 23, 2026 and FlowHour on September 8, 2026.

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