Comparison

FocusFlow vs Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

FocusFlow

Features
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FocusFlow – Focus & Study Timer Struggling to stay focused? FocusFlow helps you concentrate, manage your time, and build productive habits — whether you're studying, working, or tackling personal projects. Features: - Deep Work Sessions: Set custom count-up timers to stay on task and track exactly how long you focus on each goal. - Daily Task Goals: Create and manage your daily tasks, track completions, and build momentum one session at a time. - Streak Tracking: Stay consistent with a daily focus streak that keeps you motivated to show up every day. - Emotion Check-ins: Log how you feel after each session to understand your energy patterns and focus better over time. - Daily Focus Goal: Set a personal focus target for the day and watch your countdown progress in real time. - Smart Reminders: Personalized notifications throughout the day — morning greetings, midday check-ins, afternoon nudges, and evening wind-downs — keep you on track even when the app is closed. - Progress Dashboard: View your daily task completion, mood trends, focus insights, and all-time focus time in one place. - Minimalist Design: Calm, distraction-free interface with light and dark mode designed for better focus. Why FocusFlow? - Build better study habits, stay productive, and make every minute count. FocusFlow gives you the tools to maintain concentration, manage tasks, track your emotions, and improve your workflow — one focused session at a time. - Take control of your focus — download FocusFlow and start your productivity journey today!

About

Focus Timer

Features
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Stay focused. Get more done. Build deeper concentration with a beautifully designed Pomodoro timer that turns your most important work into measurable progress. Whether you're studying for exams, writing a thesis, coding a feature, or running deep work blocks — this focus timer keeps you locked in with smart sessions, ambient sounds, and gentle nudges that respect your flow. — FOCUS TIMER — • Classic 25/5 Pomodoro intervals or custom durations • Long break automation after every 4 sessions • Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Background timer keeps running with the app closed • Session notifications and reminders keep you on track — ROUTINES — • Build powerful daily routines that chain Focus + Break • Routine editor with move-up and move-down controls • Optional auto-start for breaks and focus blocks • Templates for studying, deep work & creative blocks — AMBIENT SOUNDS — • Calming background sounds for deep focus • Rain, café, forest, white noise & lo-fi • Mix multiple sounds with independent volume • Plays even with the screen off — INSIGHTS & GOALS — • Beautiful charts for daily, weekly & monthly progress • Track focus minutes by tag, project & category • Set daily goals and watch streaks build • Earn badges for milestones, streaks & deep work hours — TAGS, NOTES & BACKUP — • Tag every session with topic, project & category • Capture quick notes during sessions without breaking flow • Export sessions, routines & categories as a JSON backup • Import merges backups without replacing existing records — WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT — Most timer apps are noisy and full of features you'll never use. This one strips it down to what matters: a calm interface, smart routines, and clear insights so you can build a deep work habit that actually sticks. No accounts. No ads. No interruptions. Just focused work. — LEGAL — Terms of Use: https://leanstudio.asia/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://leanstudio.asia/privacy-policy — SUPPORT — Questions, feedback or feature requests? Email support@leanstudio.asia — we read every message. Download today and turn focus into your superpower. Weekly and Yearly plans auto-renew until cancelled. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID Account Settings.

Screenshots

FocusFlow4 screens
Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusFlow at none against Focus Timer's 3. FocusFlow also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. FocusFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusFlow ships an update every 2 weeks, Focus Timer every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FocusFlow versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFlowFocus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALLEN VENDML BUENAVENTURALEAN ASIA CO., LTD

In-app purchases

None

FocusFlow

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is FocusFlow free?
FocusFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusFlow or Focus Timer have ads?
Neither FocusFlow nor Focus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusFlow or Focus Timer?
FocusFlow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focus Timer every 5 months. Most recently, FocusFlow was updated on October 31, 2026 and Focus Timer on October 31, 2026.

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