Comparison

Chromeo vs Flowmodoro

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

Head to head
About

Chromeo

Features
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Chromeo is a visual Pomodoro timer built for creative work. Instead of only watching numbers count down, you see time unfold visually. A spiral closes.
 A ring fills.
 A maze resolves.
 A cube shifts. You observe time passing. Time is set through touch.
Haptic feedback makes adjustments feel physical and precise.
You can edit the timer even while it is running. Sessions are meant to adapt to your workflow, not lock you into it. Chromeo is fast to use.
Open, set, start. No setup screens, no friction. It works well for: • Deep creative work
 • Writing, design, development
 • Study sessions
 • Time blocking
 • ADHD and neurodivergent users
 • Anyone who prefers to feel time instead of reading it Different tasks can have different visual styles.
Focus can look different depending on what you are doing. Designed for the Senses • Beautiful 3D parallax visuals
 • Minimal, clean UI
 • Fast and reliable performance
 • Haptic precision control By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flowmodoro

Features
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Flowmodoro times your focus AND blocks your distractions. Pick the apps that steal your attention and they're shielded while you work — chosen privately through Apple's Screen Time, so we never see your list. Work as long as flow lasts, and earn breaks that scale with your effort. WHY FLOWMODORO IS DIFFERENT Classic pomodoro cuts you off at 25 minutes — right when you finally got going. Flowmodoro follows the Flowtime method: focus for as long as you're in the zone, end the block when you're ready, and get a break sized to the effort you just put in. Prefer classic intervals? Full Pomodoro mode is built in too. BLOCK YOUR DISTRACTIONS (Premium) • Shield your chosen apps the moment focus starts • Apps unlock automatically on breaks and when the session ends • Powered by Apple's Screen Time — your app choices never leave your device, and Flowmodoro never sees them • A visible "Blocking" badge so you always know the shield is up BUILT FOR REAL STUDY SESSIONS • Flow mode: open-ended focus with effort-scaled breaks • Pomodoro mode: classic timed intervals, with a "still in it?" extension when you're on a roll • Session task lists — check things off as you go • Live Activity on your lock screen and Dynamic Island, with pause and skip controls • Sessions survive anything: force-quit the app and your timer picks up right where the lock screen shows • Pair sessions with your own iOS Focus mode SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Daily goal ring, streaks, and weekly charts • Subject breakdowns and best-day highlights • 30-day heatmap and lifetime totals (Premium) CALM, PRIVATE, YOURS No account. No ads. No data collection. Quiet mode hides the confetti when you just want a timer. Your focus history belongs to you. Flowmodoro Premium unlocks app blocking, the 30-day heatmap, lifetime totals, and every theme — monthly, yearly (with free trial), or lifetime, one-time. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Lock your distractions. Find your flow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.sinbalabs.com/app/flowmodoro/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.sinbalabs.com/app/flowmodoro/privacy

Screenshots

Chromeo4 screens
Flowmodoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chromeo at every 2 days against Flowmodoro's weekly. Chromeo also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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. Chromeo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Flowmodoro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chromeo ships an update every 2 days, Flowmodoro weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Chromeo versus Flowmodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChromeoFlowmodoro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeemu LehtoJeyapalan Bavitharan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chromeo

One-time2
  • Chromeo Pro -50%$1.99
  • Chromeo Pro$3.99
3 purchases

Flowmodoro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Chromeo free?
Chromeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flowmodoro free?
Flowmodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chromeo or Flowmodoro have ads?
Neither Chromeo nor Flowmodoro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chromeo or Flowmodoro?
Chromeo ships an update every 2 days, and Flowmodoro weekly. Most recently, Chromeo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Flowmodoro on September 23, 2026.

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