TaskWarden vs Focus Flow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TaskWarden
This app helps you stay on track with high-stakes reminders and focus timers. It offers features like repeat alerts, photo proof for tasks, and optional app blocking to combat procrastination and distractions.
- High-stakes reminders
- Focus timers
- Optional app blocking
- Photo proof for tasks
- Widgets and Live Activities
- Reusable task templates
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TaskWarden is a high-stakes reminder and focus app for people who need more than another notification. Create reminders, choose what happens when they go overdue, and let TaskWarden keep the pressure on with repeat alerts, focus timers, widgets, Live Activities, photo proof, and optional app blocking through Apple Screen Time controls. Use TaskWarden to: Create one-time or repeating reminders Block distracting apps when important tasks are overdue Start focus timers that can keep selected apps out of reach Snooze reminders without leaving stale alerts behind Require photo proof for tasks that need real follow-through Save reusable templates for routines, chores, study sessions, and habits See urgent reminders on widgets and Live Activities TaskWarden is built for moments when ordinary reminders are too easy to ignore: finishing chores, starting deep work, getting out the door, stopping procrastination, or protecting a focus session from distracting apps. Your reminder content stays local on your device. App blocking selections are handled through Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls interfaces. A subscription is required to use TaskWarden after onboarding. Subscription options and trial availability are shown in the app before purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Focus Flow
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Focus Flow helps you stay consistent with distraction-free focus sessions. Features: • Fast, minimal focus timer • Custom durations and break flow • Daily goal and session tracking • Weekly stats, streak, and focus score • Home Screen widgets (Premium) • Theme customization (light/dark + accent colors) Premium is a one-time lifetime purchase — no subscription. Designed for students, creators, and professionals who want a simple but powerful focus routine. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TaskWarden at none against Focus Flow's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TaskWarden sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TaskWarden | Focus Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Carter | CEYHUN KAYACAN |
In-app purchases
TaskWarden
- TaskWarden Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- TaskWarden Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Focus Flow
- FocusFlow Monthly$2.991 Month
- Lifetime UpgradeFree
- FocusFlow Lifetime$4.99









