Comparison

Next Step vs FlowState

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

Head to head
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: β€’ Sourdough baking and cooking workflows β€’ Workout routines and interval training β€’ Poker tournaments and blind levels β€’ Study sessions and focus blocks β€’ Any process with multiple timed steps Key features: β€’ Sequential timers that run step-by-step β€’ Custom schedules you can create and reuse β€’ Hold steps that wait for you before advancing β€’ Clear notifications when each step finishes β€’ 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 β€” and what’s coming next.

About

FlowState

Features
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FlowState is a smart focus timer designed to boost your productivity and build better work habits. β—† AI Focus Tracking [Premium] Uses your device camera to measure focus every 10 seconds. All processing happens on-device β€” no images or videos are ever uploaded. β—† Pomodoro Timer Customize focus, short break, and long break durations. Track your sessions with a built-in mini player that keeps your timer accessible while you navigate the app. β—† Plans & Tasks Organize your day with plans and to-do lists. Track your daily goals and view your progress on a calendar view. β—† Groups Categorize your timers into groups for better organization across projects, subjects, or activities. β—† Statistics View daily, weekly, and monthly stats with heatmaps and charts. Understand your focus patterns and track improvement over time. β—† Cross-Platform Sync Sync your data across iOS and Android devices. Purchase once on either platform and use on both β€” no need to pay twice. β—† Landscape Mode Full support for landscape viewing on all timer screens. β—† Themes & Sounds Customize notification sounds and choose from multiple themes. Premium themes included with any paid plan. Dark mode supported. β—† Multi-Language Available in English, Korean, and Japanese. β—† Premium Unlock unlimited timers, AI focus tracking, advanced stats, and more with a one-time purchase or subscription.

Screenshots

FlowState4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FlowState at 3 against Next Step's β€”. FlowState also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Next Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlowState sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Next Step versus FlowState: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext StepFlowState
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 days
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony CucciaTaekyu Lee

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Next Step

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$3.99
3 purchases

FlowState

Subscriptions2
  • FlowState AI Premium - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • FlowState AI Premium - Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlowState AI Premium - Lifetime$19.99

Questions

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

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