Comparison

FlowPods vs SandFlow

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

Head to head
About

FlowPods

Features
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FlowPods turns compatible AirPods and Beats headphones into an automatic focus tracker for your device. It detects focus and rest patterns without timers, sessions, or manual input. Open FlowPods, keep it visible while you work, and it estimates when you’re deeply focused, lightly active, or taking a break. For immediate feedback, FlowPods integrates with Live Activities and the Dynamic Island. While FlowPods stays active on screen, you can glance at your focus state and time without interrupting your session. The app also shows a day timeline with calendar context, so you can review focus sessions through daily and weekly reports. WHY FLOWPODS? Most focus tools demand attention before they give it back. FlowPods does the opposite: keep it on screen while you work, and it gives you awareness without interruptions. All processing and motion data stays entirely on your device. FlowPods never records audio, speech, or personal content. CORE FEATURES: - Automatic Motion Tracking Forget manual timers. FlowPods analyzes real-time motion data from compatible headphones to estimate your focus state. For the most reliable tracking, keep FlowPods on screen while your session is active. - Live Activities & Dynamic Island See your focus as it happens. Check your current state and focus time at a glance while FlowPods stays active on screen. - FlowWave Visualization Visualize your focus depth. FlowWave gives you immediate feedback on recent motion and focus quality. - Day Timeline & Calendar Context Review your day as a timeline with calendar context and see how your rhythm changed. - Classification Not all work feels the same. FlowPods automatically distinguishes between: * Deep Focus: Sustained, steady work with minimal movement. * Normal Focus: Active, consistent work. * Shallow Focus: Frequent movement or context switching. * Break: Time away from focused work. - Actionable Reports See clear breakdowns of focus, rest, and transitions to spot patterns. - Privacy First All motion analysis stays on-device. No cloud storage or third-party tracking. Free Version: - Automatic focus tracking (up to 2 hours per day). - Live Activities & Dynamic Island support. - Real-time focus depth estimation. - Day timeline with calendar context. - Daily β€œToday” reports. - Motion calibration. Pro Unlock: - Unlimited tracking. - Weekly reports. - Full focus history. - CSV export. # Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ FAQ Q: How does FlowPods detect focus? A: When compatible headphones* are connected, FlowPods analyzes motion patterns to estimate focus and break states. Minimal movement generally indicates focused work, while increased movement or removing headphones suggests breaks. On iPhone, detection works most reliably while FlowPods stays visible on screen. Q: Can I use FlowPods without headphone tracking? A: Yes, with limited functionality such as manual tracking and basic focus insights. Motion-based detection requires compatible headphones, and it works most reliably while FlowPods remains on screen. Q: Does FlowPods record audio or personal data? A: No. FlowPods never records audio, speech, or personal content. Only motion data is analyzed, and everything stays on your device. Note (*): Requires AirPods (3rd gen or later), AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or supported Beats headphones. Reduced functionality without them. For best motion-based tracking on iPhone, keep FlowPods open on screen.

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SandFlow

Features
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Sandflow helps you stay focused and productive through simple, distraction-free focus sessions. Whether you're studying, working, or building habits, Sandflow gives you the structure you need to stay consistent and get things done. Features Smart focus timer Deep work sessions Track your progress Distraction-free experience Clean and calming design Why Sandflow? Most productivity apps feel overwhelming. Sandflow keeps it simple. No clutter. No pressure. Just pure focus. Perfect For Students Remote workers Creators Anyone who wants to focus better Call to Action Start your first focus session today and experience the power of deep work.

Screenshots

FlowPods4 screens
SandFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SandFlow at 13.0 against FlowPods's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FlowPods sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SandFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
FlowPods versus SandFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowPodsSandFlow
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMONORIFT s. r. o.Sajith Madusanka

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FlowPods

Subscriptions2
  • FlowPods Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • FlowPods Pro (Annual)$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlowPods Pro (Lifetime)$12.99
1 purchases

SandFlow

One-time1
  • Buy a coffee$1.99

Questions

Is FlowPods free?
FlowPods is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SandFlow free?
SandFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlowPods or SandFlow have ads?
Neither FlowPods nor SandFlow shows ads.

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