Comparison

Flowti vs Presently

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

Head to head
About

Flowti

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Flowti: A gentler way to focus, designed for ADHD minds. Tired of timers that feel like a judge? Flowti is a judgment-free focus companion built for neurodivergent brains and anyone who struggles with attention. Instead of just counting down seconds, it shows time flowing as a calming visual arc: making abstract time feel tangible, reducing anxiety, and helping you stay on track. Why Flowti works for ADHD: β€’ Visual Time Arc: Watch time progress as a soft animated ring, not just stressful numbers. ADHD brains process visuals better, making it easier to sense how much time remains without constantly checking. β€’ Gentle Distraction Tracking: Mind wandered? Tap the distraction button anytime. Flowti logs it with kind feedback ("That's okay, let's keep going"): zero guilt, just gentle awareness. No shaming, no productivity scoring. β€’ Structured Breaks That Actually Reset You: After each focus session, get specific rest suggestions instead of mindless phone-scrolling. Choose quick 5-minute sprints, classic Pomodoro (25/5), or custom durations that match your rhythm. β€’ "Start with 5 Minutes" Button: Overcoming activation energy is hard. One tap starts a 5-minute session: the lowest possible barrier to begin, perfect for ADHD brains that struggle with task initiation. β€’ Home Screen Widget: See today's pomodoros and streak at a glance, tap to instantly start focusing. β€’ Focus Sounds: Rain, ocean waves, and brown noise built in β€” settle into deep focus without reaching for another app. β€’ Mood, Notes & Achievements: After each session, mark how you felt with a simple emoji and jot down a quick note. Earn gentle achievements as your focus habit grows. Look back later to see what you were working on and when you feel most focused. β€’ Focus History & Insights: See your patterns: when you focus best, common distraction triggers, your streak of consistent days. Data for self-understanding, not self-criticism. β€’ ADHD-Friendly Design: Low-saturation calming colors, optional reduced animations, 3-second countdown, subtle haptics, dark mode, zero flashing elements. Perfect for: - Adults and teens with ADHD or ADD - Students preparing for exams - Remote workers and knowledge workers - Anyone practicing the Pomodoro Technique - People who want kinder productivity tools - Neurodivergent folks (autistic, ADHD, dyslexic) Flowti Pro: Upgrade once, unlock forever: - Custom focus/break durations and presets - Data export (CSV) - Unlimited task categories - All future Pro features included No subscriptions. No ads. No analytics tracking you. Your data stays on your device, private and yours. Download Flowti and discover a calmer way to get things done: one gentle focus sprint at a time.

About

Presently

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Presently is a focus timer built around body doubling β€” the practice of working alongside another presence to stay grounded and on task. It's designed for people with ADHD, but works for anyone who struggles to start or sustain focus. Here's how it works: set a short intention for what you want to focus on, choose a duration, pick an ambient soundscape, and begin. The app creates a sense of shared space β€” like working in a coffee shop, library, or alongside a quiet companion. Soundscapes include Coffee Shop, Acoustic CafΓ©, Rain, Library, Office, and Keyboard β€” each designed to provide just enough background presence without distraction. No streaks. No guilt. No gamification. Just a calm space to begin working. Features: - Intention setting to clarify your focus before each session - Six ambient soundscapes with infinite looping - Pause and resume without losing your place - Session completion summary - Fully localized in 13 languages - Works on iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

Flowti4 screens
Presently4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Presently at none against Flowti's 1. Flowti's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Flowti sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Presently asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Flowti versus Presently: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowtiPresently
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζ™Ίζ…§ 李Slawomir pilus

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flowti

One-time1
  • Flowti Pro$1.99
None

Presently

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flowti free?
Flowti is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Presently free?
Presently is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flowti or Presently have ads?
Neither Flowti nor Presently shows ads.

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