FlowState vs Tomato
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
FlowState
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FlowState is a smart focus timer designed to boost your productivity and build better work habits. โ AI Focus Tracking [Premium] Uses your device camera to measure focus every 10 seconds. All processing happens on-device โ no images or videos are ever uploaded. โ 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. โ Plans & Tasks Organize your day with plans and to-do lists. Track your daily goals and view your progress on a calendar view. โ Groups Categorize your timers into groups for better organization across projects, subjects, or activities. โ Statistics View daily, weekly, and monthly stats with heatmaps and charts. Understand your focus patterns and track improvement over time. โ Cross-Platform Sync Sync your data across iOS and Android devices. Purchase once on either platform and use on both โ no need to pay twice. โ Landscape Mode Full support for landscape viewing on all timer screens. โ Themes & Sounds Customize notification sounds and choose from multiple themes. Premium themes included with any paid plan. Dark mode supported. โ Multi-Language Available in English, Korean, and Japanese. โ Premium Unlock unlimited timers, AI focus tracking, advanced stats, and more with a one-time purchase or subscription.
Tomato
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You don't have a focus problem. You have a "where do I even start" problem. Type the task you've been avoiding. Tomato's AI breaks it into 25-minute steps โ then starts the first one. That's the whole app. Built for ADHD brains and anyone who freezes in front of something big. HOW IT WORKS 1. Type what you're avoiding โ "finish my thesis", "do my taxes" 2. Tomato splits it into 3-4 steps you can actually begin 3. Tap once. The timer runs, and a Live Activity keeps it on your Lock Screen Your first 3 AI breakdowns are free. No account, no sign-up. FREE, FOREVER โข Full Pomodoro timer โ focus, short break, long break โข Custom durations, intervals and daily goals โข Infinite focus mode โ long-press the clock to count up with no limit โข Tasks with voice dictation and automatic categories โข Daily stats, session count and your focus streak โข Live Activity, Dynamic Island and Home Screen widgets โข A daily reminder at the hour you actually focus best โข Dark mode and a true-black OLED theme โข Everything stored on your device. No ads. No trackers. No login. TOMATO+ 7-day free trial, then $4.99/month or $29.99/year. Cancel anytime. โข Unlimited AI task breakdown โ never stare at a blank page again โข AI Focus Coach โ reads your real focus history and tells you which hours to protect โข Weekly, monthly and yearly stats, plus an annual contribution heatmap โข Time-of-day analysis โ find the hours your brain actually works โข Always-On Display, custom alarm sounds, vibration control and headphone mode โข Premium typography (Inter, Space Grotesk, Nunito, Poppins) and custom colour themes WHY TOMATO IS DIFFERENT Every other focus timer assumes you already know what to work on. That assumption is exactly where most people get stuck. Tomato decides the first step for you, then starts it. PRIVACY Your focus history stays on your device, and you can back it up locally whenever you like. AI features send only the text you type โ a task title, or a short summary of your session history for coaching โ to DeepSeek, our AI processor, which operates from China. Nothing is sold, and nothing is used to identify you. No ads. No trackers. No account required. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Terms: https://mel-adna.github.io/mel-adna-appstore/legal.html#terms Privacy: https://mel-adna.github.io/mel-adna-appstore/legal.html#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FlowState at every 2 days against Tomato's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. FlowState sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tomato sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FlowState ships an update every 2 days, Tomato every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlowState | Tomato |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taekyu Lee | Mohamed El Adnani |
In-app purchases
FlowState
- FlowState AI Premium - Monthly$0.991 Month
- FlowState AI Premium - Yearly$7.991 Year
- FlowState AI Premium - Lifetime$19.99
Tomato
- Tomato+ Lifetime$9.99









