Comparison

ZenFocus vs FocusFlow · Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

ZenFocus

This app offers a minimalist sanctuary for deep work and mental clarity. It features a distraction-free timer, guided meditation, immersive soundscapes, and mindful insights to help users focus and find peace.

Highlights
  • Flow State Timer
  • Meditation & Mindfulness
  • Immersive Soundscapes
  • Mindful Insights
  • Extreme Minimalism
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Silence the Noise. Master Your Focus. In a world of endless notifications, your attention is your most valuable asset. ZenFocus is a minimalist sanctuary designed to help you balance high-performance deep work with restorative mental clarity. Whether you are studying for exams, coding your next project, or seeking a moment of Zen, we give you the space you need to thrive. Pomodoro & Flow State Timer A distraction-free, elegant focus timer. Run classic Pomodoro cycles — focus, short break, long break, repeat — or set your own durations and stay in flow for as long as the work carries you. No clutter, no pressure, just deep concentration. 12 Immersive Ambient Sounds Handpicked soundscapes to drown out the world and soothe your mind. Nature: Light Rain, Rain on Window, Thunderstorm, Ocean Waves, River Stream, Forest Ambience, Wind in Trees, Campfire. Noise: White Noise, Pink Noise, Brown Noise — generated live on your device, so they never loop and never repeat. Meditation: Singing Bowl. Use them as focus music while you study or work, and as sleep sounds when the day is done. Six Scenes, One Tap Deep Work, Study, Reading, Meditation, Wind Down, Morning Start. Based on your own habits in each activity, ZenFocus quietly suggests a fitting sound — a suggestion, never a demand. Meditation & Mindful Breathing Move seamlessly from intense focus into deep relaxation. Calming breathing cues help you unwind, lower stress, and reset between sessions. Sound Insights Discover which sounds actually make you focus longer. ZenFocus records your average session length with each soundscape, so you can build the study habit that works for you, not for someone else. Mindful Statistics Track your daily progress with beautiful, pressure-free charts. Celebrate your consistency without the anxiety of "perfect streaks." Extreme Minimalism No ads, no accounts, and no unnecessary notifications. A pure tool for a focused mind. Made for • Students who need a study timer and quiet study sounds • Developers, writers, and designers doing deep work • Anyone who wants to concentrate longer, procrastinate less, and sleep better Productivity Meets Peace. We believe that true productivity comes from a calm mind. ZenFocus doesn't just track your time; it protects your energy. Start your journey to a more focused, peaceful you today.

About

FocusFlow · Focus Timer

Features
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Focus deeper. Distract less. Build the habit. FocusFlow is a beautifully simple Pomodoro timer for people who want to do meaningful work. No accounts. No tracking. No cloud. Just a calm, focused space that helps you put in the hours that matter. Whether you're studying for an exam, shipping code, writing a novel, or learning a new skill — FocusFlow gives you the structure of the Pomodoro technique, the calm of ambient soundscapes, and the satisfaction of watching your focus streak grow. WHY FOCUSFLOW • Designed for deep work, not gamification • Your data stays on your device — nothing leaves your iPhone • Native iOS through and through: SwiftUI, Live Activities, Dynamic Island, Apple Watch • Beautiful in every detail — colour themes, accessible typography, thoughtful animations • English, Türkçe, Deutsch, Français, Español, 日本語, 한국어, 简体中文 — switch languages instantly inside the app CORE FEATURES (FREE) • Customisable Pomodoro timer with focus, short break, and long break phases • Five session profiles (Work, Study, Creative, Reading, Exercise) — each with its own preset durations • Auto-start breaks so you stay in flow • Three high-quality ambient sounds (Rain, Birds, Coffee Shop) you can mix freely • Daily focus goal with progress tracking • Session history and basic statistics • Live Activity on the lock screen and Dynamic Island • Local notifications when each phase ends — no alerts you didn't ask for • System-wide Light, Dark, and per-app accent color • Full VoiceOver support FOCUSFLOW PRO Unlock everything with FocusFlow Pro: • 7 additional ambient sounds — Thunderstorm, Forest, Ocean Waves, City Traffic, White Noise, Pink Noise, Lo-Fi Beats • Sound mix presets — Rainy Cafe, Forest Morning, Deep Focus, Ocean Breeze, Cozy Storm • Detailed weekly chart and full session history • Apple Watch sync — start, pause, and skip from your wrist; durations stay in sync both ways • Future Pro features included automatically PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN FocusFlow does not collect, transmit, or sell your data. Everything — sessions, settings, sound preferences — lives on your device. We don't have user accounts, analytics SDKs, or third-party trackers. The only network calls FocusFlow makes are to Apple's StoreKit servers when you subscribe. SUBSCRIPTION FocusFlow Pro is available as a Monthly subscription, Yearly subscription, or one-time Lifetime purchase. The Monthly and Yearly plans include a 1-week free trial for new subscribers. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://focusflow.deepytech.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://focusflow.deepytech.com/terms Made with care by DeepyTech.

Screenshots

ZenFocus4 screens
FocusFlow · Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ZenFocus at 3 against FocusFlow · Focus Timer's 1. ZenFocus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ZenFocus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and FocusFlow · Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZenFocus ships an update weekly, FocusFlow · Focus Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ZenFocus versus FocusFlow · Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenFocusFocusFlow · Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXi'an Mengqi Network Technology Co., Ltd.HAKAN AKYAZ

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ZenFocus

One-time4
  • Calm Coffee$0.99
  • Deep Focus Coffee$2.99
  • Zen Master$4.99
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  • Generous Support$9.99
3 purchases

FocusFlow · Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is ZenFocus free?
ZenFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusFlow · Focus Timer free?
FocusFlow · Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZenFocus or FocusFlow · Focus Timer have ads?
Neither ZenFocus nor FocusFlow · Focus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZenFocus or FocusFlow · Focus Timer?
ZenFocus ships an update weekly, and FocusFlow · Focus Timer every 9 days. Most recently, ZenFocus was updated on October 11, 2026 and FocusFlow · Focus Timer on October 24, 2026.

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