Comparison

FlowState vs Meltimer

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

Head to head
About

FlowState

Features
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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.

About

Meltimer

Features
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Meltimer turns focus time into something you can actually see. Instead of staring at a plain countdown, watch a block of ice melt away, a candle burn down, an hourglass empty, or a plant grow โ€” all in real time, synced to your focus session. It's a small shift that makes deep work feel less like a chore and more like something worth watching through. WHY MELTIMER Most timers just count numbers. Meltimer gives your focus time a visual, almost meditative form โ€” so you actually want to stay locked in until it's done. ALL MODES, NO PAYWALL Melting Ice and Burning Candle modes โ€” free from the start, no sign-up required Hourglass, Growing Plant, Fire, and Balloon โ€” unlock each one permanently by watching a single quick ad Session durations: 1, 5, 15, or 25 minutes free, with 45 and 60 minute sessions unlockable by watching a quick ad BUILD REAL HABITS Daily streaks that keep you coming back XP and leveling system as you rack up focused hours 15 unlockable achievements, from your first session to deep, sustained focus milestones Weekly focus stats so you can see your progress at a glance BUILT FOR REAL FOCUS Clean, distraction-free interface Optional ambient sound (light rain, soft fire crackle) while you work Haptic feedback and completion chimes Daily focus reminders to help you build consistency Whether you're studying, working deep on a project, or just trying to build a healthier relationship with focused time, Meltimer makes every minute visible โ€” and every session a little more satisfying to finish. Download Meltimer and make your time visible.

Screenshots

FlowState4 screens
Meltimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meltimer at none against FlowState's 3. FlowState's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FlowState sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Meltimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FlowState versus Meltimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowStateMeltimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size149 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaekyu LeeAbdelhamid jilali Hlili

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FlowState

Subscriptions2
  • FlowState AI Premium - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • FlowState AI Premium - Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlowState AI Premium - Lifetime$19.99
None

Meltimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlowState free?
FlowState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meltimer free?
Meltimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlowState or Meltimer have ads?
Meltimer shows ads; FlowState does not.

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