Comparison

Flow Interval vs Next Step

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

Head to head
About

Flow Interval

Features
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Flow Interval – Customizable Step Timer Build your perfect routine with connected timers. Flow Interval lets you create flexible timer sequences for any activity — from high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and yoga flows to Pomodoro study sessions and cooking routines. Key Features: • Flexible Timer Sequences Add unlimited steps and combine “Work,” “Rest,” and “Prep” intervals in any order. • Clear, Intuitive Visuals A circular progress indicator and clean interface show exactly where you are and what’s coming next. • Effortless Editing Duplicate, reorder, and fine-tune steps with ease. Copying “Round 1” instantly creates “Round 2.” • Custom Alerts Choose from multiple sound effects and vibration options to match your style. • Background Support Stay on track with notifications, even when the app is in the background or your screen is locked. • Privacy First No accounts. No tracking. All data stays on your device. Ideal For: • Fitness — HIIT, Tabata, yoga, stretching • Productivity — Pomodoro, presentations, deep work • Lifestyle — meditation, cooking, daily routines Focus on what matters. Let Flow Interval handle the time. Download now and find your flow.

About

Next Step

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Next Step is a simple timer designed for workflows with multiple stages. Create schedules made of timed steps and run them automatically from start to finish. Perfect for: • Sourdough baking and cooking workflows • Workout routines and interval training • Poker tournaments and blind levels • Study sessions and focus blocks • Any process with multiple timed steps Key features: • Sequential timers that run step-by-step • Custom schedules you can create and reuse • Hold steps that wait for you before advancing • Clear notifications when each step finishes • Simple interface designed to stay out of your way Run your process once, or save schedules you can reuse anytime. Next Step keeps track of what’s happening now — and what’s coming next.

Screenshots

Flow Interval4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Flow Interval at 2 against Next Step's —. Next Step's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Flow Interval sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Next Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Flow Interval versus Next Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlow IntervalNext Step
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi KanayaAnthony Cuccia

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flow Interval

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Large Tip$8.99
1 purchases

Next Step

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is Flow Interval free?
Flow Interval is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Next Step free?
Next Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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