Comparison

Flow Tasks vs TaskTimer

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

Head to head
About

Flow Tasks

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Flow Tasks is a to-do app that simply works - with a little AI help when you need it. Type "Call dentist tomorrow 3pm" and it just gets it. The date, the time, the task. No date pickers, no extra steps. That's the whole idea: you think it, Flow captures it. AI AS YOUR INTERFACE Talk to Flow AI Chatbot like you'd talk to a person. The AI chat isn't a bolted-on feature — it's how you work: • "Break down my house move into steps" → instant subtasks • "What should I focus on today?" → smart suggestions • "Add grocery shopping this Saturday morning" → done • Ask anything about your tasks, plans, or priorities 5 AI SERVICES WORKING IN THE BACKGROUND Flow's AI runs quietly behind the scenes, so you don't have to: • Cleanup — turns messy notes into clear, actionable tasks • Extract — detects dates, times, and tags from your words • Breakdown — splits big tasks into smaller subtasks • Duplicate Check — catches tasks you've already added • Chat — your always-available task assistant WORKS EVERYWHERE, ALWAYS • iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web • Instant sync across every device • Offline first — works without internet, syncs when you're back • Google Calendar sync — see tasks alongside your events STAY ORGANIZED YOUR WAY • Tags and smart lists to group tasks naturally • Subtasks for breaking big goals into small wins • Start dates and due dates with natural language • Quick-add bar to capture thoughts in seconds • Light and dark mode SUBSCRIPTION INFO • Free: 30 AI credits per month • Pro ($2.99/mo or $29.99/yr): 1,000 credits, AI chat, calendar sync, smart lists • Premium ($5.99/mo or $59.99/yr): 3,000 credits and advanced analytics • 7-day free trial for Pro • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings Your data stays yours. Flow Tasks never sells your information. Terms of Use: https://flowtasks.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://flowtasks.ai/privacy

About

TaskTimer

This app provides loud, repeating alarms for tasks that require your attention. It rings until dismissed, even when the phone is locked, ensuring you don't miss important time-sensitive alerts. Features quick presets, custom durations, and home screen widgets for easy monitoring.

Highlights
  • Loud, repeating alarms
  • Customizable timer durations
  • Quick preset timers
  • Home screen widgets
  • Daily progress tracking
  • Timer history and favorites
Features
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TaskTimer Plus is the simple countdown timer for daily life. Whether you are cooking dinner, switching laundry, cleaning for 15 minutes, studying, working out, or taking a quick break, TaskTimer Plus helps you start a timer fast and stay on track without clutter. Choose a quick preset, enter a custom duration, and let the app handle the rest. When time is up, get a loud timer alert, then dismiss or snooze it with one tap. Why TaskTimer Plus? TaskTimer Plus is built for people who want a timer that feels fast, calm, and easy. There are no complicated dashboards to learn and no account required. Open the app, pick a time, and start. Quick presets for common tasks Start 5, 10, 15, 30, or 45-minute timers, or choose longer 1-hour and 2-hour presets for deeper work, chores, cooking, and study blocks. Custom countdown timers Need a specific time? Enter any duration for your task, from a few minutes to a longer session. Soft background colors Make your timer feel like yours. Choose from soft theme colors to create a calm, personal timer screen for cooking, studying, breaks, workouts, or chores. Widgets, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island Check your active timer from the Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Dynamic Island without constantly reopening the app. History and favorites Reuse timers you start often. Save frequent tasks and view your recent timer history so your next session is even faster. Made for iPhone and iPad Use TaskTimer Plus on iPhone when you are on the move or on iPad as a full-screen desk, kitchen, study, or workout timer. Simple by design No account required. TaskTimer Plus keeps everyday timing focused, fast, and easy to understand. Download TaskTimer Plus today and make every task easier to time.

Screenshots

Flow Tasks4 screens
TaskTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flow Tasks at none against TaskTimer's shown. Flow Tasks also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flow Tasks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TaskTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow Tasks ships an update every 6 days, TaskTimer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Flow Tasks versus TaskTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlow TasksTaskTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTu PhamJTR Labs LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Flow Tasks

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$41.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual$83.991 Year
1 purchases

TaskTimer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Flow Tasks free?
Flow Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskTimer free?
TaskTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flow Tasks or TaskTimer have ads?
TaskTimer shows ads; Flow Tasks does not.
Which is updated more often, Flow Tasks or TaskTimer?
Flow Tasks ships an update every 6 days, and TaskTimer weekly. Most recently, Flow Tasks was updated on October 25, 2026 and TaskTimer on October 28, 2026.

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