Comparison

Focus Flow vs Dot Timer | Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Focus Flow

Features
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Focus Flow helps you stay consistent with distraction-free focus sessions. Features: • Fast, minimal focus timer • Custom durations and break flow • Daily goal and session tracking • Weekly stats, streak, and focus score • Home Screen widgets (Premium) • Theme customization (light/dark + accent colors) Premium is a one-time lifetime purchase — no subscription. Designed for students, creators, and professionals who want a simple but powerful focus routine. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

Features
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A timer app that visualizes time with dots. See your remaining time at a glance! As the dots disappear at a steady pace, you’ll intuitively feel the "density" of time. Whether you want to deeply focus, track your work, or simply mind your time—give Dot Timer a try. 【Simple to Use】 Set your time (from 1 minute to 1 hour 59 minutes). Just press start. Focus on your task as you watch the dots slip away. 【Two Distinct Modes】 Light Mode: A calm, bright design. Perfect for deep-focus sessions. Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes, even in the dark. Ideal for night owls and late-night work. 【Key Features & Highlights】 Steady Pace: Dots disappear at a constant speed. The length of time is reflected by the "number" of dots. Intuitive Layout: Clean, grid-aligned dots visualize your remaining time instantly. Quick Re-use: Easily re-use your favorite timer settings from your history. Stay Notified: Receive a notification as soon as your timer finishes.

Screenshots

Focus Flow4 screens
Dot Timer | Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot Timer | Focus Timer at none against Focus Flow's 2. Dot Timer | Focus Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Focus Flow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Dot Timer | Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Focus Flow versus Dot Timer | Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus FlowDot Timer | Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCEYHUN KAYACANHirasawa Masayuki

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Flow

One-time2
  • Lifetime UpgradeFree
  • FocusFlow Lifetime$4.99
None

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Flow free?
Focus Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot Timer | Focus Timer free?
Dot Timer | Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Flow or Dot Timer | Focus Timer have ads?
Focus Flow shows ads; Dot Timer | Focus Timer does not.

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