Comparison

FlowMate vs FocusBox

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

Head to head
About

FlowMate

Features
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FlowMate is a gentle focus timer that supports time awareness without pressure. It helps you stay present with what you’re working on without constantly watching the clock. It’s especially helpful if you experience time blindness or overwhelm, or find traditional productivity timers stressful. Start by naming what you’re focusing on. If it helps, jot down a few small tasks to ground your attention without turning your session into a to-do list. For things you return to regularly, keep reusable checklists. Arrange items in the order you want to work through them, and let completed items move out of the way so what’s left stays in view. Choose calm visual timers that help you feel time passing. Optional sound cues and spoken time updates can help you stay oriented, or you can work in complete silence. FlowMate adapts to how you work. Use Pomodoro sessions or set your own pace. Pause, adjust, or stop anytime. There are no streaks, performance scores, or guilt for changing your plans. When you want to look back, your session history can help you notice your focus patterns. Use FlowMate without an account, or sign in to sync your sessions across your phone, the web, and the FlowMate browser extension. FlowMate is for anyone who wants a calmer relationship with time, including people with ADHD, time blindness, or sensory sensitivity. Use it for studying, creative work, daily routines, care tasks, or moments when getting started feels hard. Whether you’re settling into deep focus or simply trying to begin, FlowMate supports you at your pace.

About

FocusBox

Features
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FocusBox is an AI-powered task planner and focus timer designed to help you stay productive, focused, and in control of your time. Plan tasks faster, reduce distractions, and build consistent focus habits using smart AI planning, immersive focus timers, and powerful productivity insights. AI TASK PLANNING Turn any goal into a clear action plan. Describe what you want to accomplish and FocusBox uses AI to generate structured, actionable tasks and subtasks in seconds. Use voice input or type β€” it's up to you. Perfect for daily to-do lists, study sessions, work projects, and long-term goals. FOCUS TIMER THAT KEEPS YOU IN FLOW Stay focused with a clean, distraction-free fullscreen timer. Choose from calming visual environments like beaches, cities, and sunsets to create your ideal workspace. Great for deep work, Pomodoro sessions, and time blocking. TASKS, PROJECTS & ORGANIZATION Organize tasks into projects with custom colors and backgrounds. Browse ready-made templates or build your own. See what matters most, track progress, and never miss a deadline. FOCUS SOUNDS & AMBIENCE Boost concentration with ambient soundscapes β€” rain, ocean waves, coffee shop, lo-fi, and more. Combine visuals and sound to stay in the zone longer. CONNECT YOUR FAVORITE TOOLS Import tasks from Todoist, Asana, Jira, ClickUp, and Notion. Sync events from Google Calendar or block time for your tasks directly on your calendar. PRODUCTIVITY STATS & STREAKS Track focus time, completed tasks, and daily streaks. Visual insights help you stay motivated and build better habits over time. TEAMS & COLLABORATION Create teams, invite members, and work together on shared projects and tasks. CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORKFLOW Set default task durations, enable celebration animations, autoplay the next task, and fine-tune sounds. Light and dark mode included. FLEXIBLE PLANS Start free with up to 5 tasks. Upgrade to Basic or Pro for unlimited tasks, AI credits, advanced statistics, and premium features. Try free for 7 days.

Screenshots

FlowMate4 screens
FocusBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowMate at none against FocusBox's 4. FocusBox's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FocusBox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FlowMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowMate ships an update every 4 months, FocusBox fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FlowMate versus FocusBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowMateFocusBox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size41 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLydia Studio LLCLoadFocus LTD

In-app purchases

None

FlowMate

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusBox

Subscriptions4
  • FocusBox Basic$4.991 Month
  • FocusBox Pro$9.991 Month
  • FocusBox Basic Yearly$34.991 Year
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  • FocusBox Pro Yearly$109.991 Year

Questions

Is FlowMate free?
FlowMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusBox free?
FocusBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlowMate or FocusBox have ads?
Neither FlowMate nor FocusBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowMate or FocusBox?
FlowMate ships an update every 4 months, and FocusBox fortnightly. Most recently, FlowMate was updated on November 5, 2026 and FocusBox on November 5, 2026.

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