Comparison

FocusFlow vs Pomodoro.FM

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

Head to head
About

FocusFlow

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Finally, a focus app that actually understands ADHD. FocusFlow isn't another Pomodoro timer that makes you feel bad when you "fail." It's a gentle companion designed by someone with ADHD, for people with ADHD. MEET FLO - YOUR FOCUS BUDDY Flo is your virtual body double - a calm, supportive presence that sits with you while you work. No judgment, no pressure. Just a friend who gets it. • Focus with Flo: Virtual body doubling that actually works • Gentle encouragement: "You're building momentum" instead of "You failed your streak" • Ambient sounds: Lo-fi beats, rain, fireplace, and more ONE TASK AT A TIME ADHD brains get overwhelmed by endless task lists. FocusFlow limits your "Today's Focus" to just 3 tasks. Because doing 3 things well beats staring at 30 things paralyzed. • Pick up to 3 tasks for today • AI suggests which to tackle based on your energy • Mark tasks complete and watch your resilience grow BRAIN DUMP Racing thoughts keeping you stuck? Dump everything out of your head - Flo will help organize it into actionable tasks, worries to acknowledge, and ideas to capture later. • Type stream of consciousness • AI organizes into categories • Turn thoughts into tasks instantly HELP ME START (AI COACH) Can't get started? Talk to Flo. Our AI coach understands task paralysis, overwhelm, and the ADHD struggle. Get unstuck with gentle, practical advice. • "I feel stuck" → Flo helps you find the tiniest first step • No toxic positivity or generic advice • ADHD-aware responses that actually help RESILIENCE, NOT STREAKS We don't punish you for missing a day. Your "Resilience Tree" grows with every win - and has gentle decay, not brutal reset. Had a rough week? Your progress stays. Come back and earn comeback bonus points. • Sapling → Seedling → Young Tree → and beyond • Gentle decay protects your progress • Comeback bonuses reward returning FEATURES: Focus with Flo (body doubling) Pomodoro timer with ambient sounds Brain Dump with AI organization AI Coach for getting unstuck Today's Focus (max 3 tasks) Task scheduling with reminders Repeating tasks (daily, weekly, monthly) Resilience system (not harsh streaks) Time estimates and energy levels Subtask breakdown Win tracking and celebrations Dark mode support Privacy-first (your data stays on device) BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS: • No overwhelming interfaces • Calm, soothing design • Celebrates small wins • Understands bad days happen • No shame, no guilt, just gentle support SUBSCRIPTION: FocusFlow offers optional premium features. Free tier includes core functionality. Premium unlocks unlimited AI coaching, advanced brain dump features, and more. "Finally, an app that doesn't make me feel like a failure." - What we hope you'll say Download FocusFlow and meet Flo. Your focus journey starts with one tiny step. terms:https://focusflow-xi-sand.vercel.app/terms

About

Pomodoro.FM

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Pomodoro.FM is a beautifully simple focus timer built for deep work. Set your focus and break lengths, start a session, and stay in flow with a calm interface, built-in lofi and nature audio, and gentle timer alerts. Whether you're studying, writing, reading, or planning your day, Pomodoro.FM helps you build a steady rhythm without clutter. Switch themes to match your mood, choose the alarm sound you want to hear when a session ends, and keep your timer visible with Live Activity and widgets. Features: Custom focus and break timers Built-in lofi and nature audio Alarm sound selection and notifications Lock Screen Live Activity and widgets Beautiful themes for different moods Session counter to keep momentum Simple, distraction-free design

Screenshots

FocusFlow4 screens
Pomodoro.FM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro.FM at none against FocusFlow's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. FocusFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pomodoro.FM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusFlow ships an update every 4 months, Pomodoro.FM every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FocusFlow versus Pomodoro.FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFlowPomodoro.FM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaxman Shahnicholas robinson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusFlow

Subscriptions2
  • FocusFlow Premium$2.991 Month
  • FocusFlow Premium (Annual)$19.991 Year
None

Pomodoro.FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusFlow free?
FocusFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro.FM free?
Pomodoro.FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusFlow or Pomodoro.FM have ads?
Neither FocusFlow nor Pomodoro.FM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusFlow or Pomodoro.FM?
FocusFlow ships an update every 4 months, and Pomodoro.FM every 7 months. Most recently, FocusFlow was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pomodoro.FM on October 7, 2026.

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