Timer vs Focus Flow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Timer
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Timelo is a motion-driven timer app that lets you control time by simply rotating your iPhone. Inspired by physical timer devices, Timelo replaces buttons and sliders with natural movement. Using your deviceβs gyroscope, each direction of your phone controls a different timer β making time management faster, simpler, and more engaging. How it works Assign timers to Top, Bottom, Left, and Right Rotate your phone toward a direction to adjust its time Tap to start or pause Timelo supports sound, vibration, and silent alerts, so it fits seamlessly into any environment β whether youβre focusing, cooking, working out, or studying. Designed to stay out of your way, Timelo helps you stay present and in control β without distractions. Key Features β’ Motion-based timer control using the gyroscope β’ Four independent timers (Top, Bottom, Left, Right) β’ Tap to start or pause β’ Sound, vibration, and silent alert modes β’ Clean, minimal interface β’ Inspired by tactile, physical timer devices Ideal Use Cases β’ Focus and productivity sessions β’ Cooking and kitchen timing β’ Workouts and interval training β’ Study and Pomodoro routines β’ Hands-on, distraction-free timing Privacy Policy: https://robzapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://robzapps.com/terms
Focus Flow
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Focus Flow is a premium, minimalist productivity companion designed to help you reclaim your focus and build deep work habits. Inspired by Zen design principles, the app combines structured focus sessions with advanced app shielding to eliminate digital distractions. Key Features: β’ Deep Work Timer: Structured focus sessions with smooth, premium interfaces. β’ Screen Time App Shielding: Block distracting social media and entertainment apps during active sessions using Apple's official Screen Time API. β’ Immersive Ambient Soundscapes: Create the perfect environment by layering Forest, Rain, Cafe Ambiance, and Binaural Alpha waves. β’ Stats & Insights: Monitor streaks and analyze daily/weekly focus patterns over time. β’ Elegant iOS Widgets: Quick-start focus timers directly from your Home Screen. β’ Calendar Sync: Automatically sync completed sessions to your calendar. Start building your deep focus rituals today with Focus Flow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://focusflow-app.melvinmathew.dev/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Flow at every 2 days against Timer's every 5 days. 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
Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Focus Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Timer ships an update every 5 days, Focus Flow every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer | Focus Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vignesh Viswanathan | Melvin Mathew |
In-app purchases
Timer
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Annually$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$14.99
Focus Flow
- Focus Flow Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Focus Flow Pro Annual$24.991 Year
- Focus Flow Pro Lifetime$59.99









