Comparison

Pomodoro Pro Timer vs Flow

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Pro Timer

Features
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Ready to take control of your time? Pomodoro Pro Timer helps you stay focused and productive using the proven Pomodoro technique. Work in focused intervals, take refreshing breaks, and watch your productivity soar! HOW IT WORKS Set your focus time, hit start, and dive into deep work. When the timer ends, take a well-deserved break. After a few cycles, enjoy a longer break. It is that simple, and it really works! FREE FEATURES - Fully functional Pomodoro timer - Adjustable work duration (1 to 120 minutes) - Smart notifications when sessions end - Friendly reminders to stay on track - Beautiful glassmorphism design - 55+ languages supported - Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac PRO FEATURES (One-time purchase) - Light and Dark mode themes - Custom sounds for sessions and breaks - Ticking sound for deep focus - Apple Watch companion app - Siri voice commands and Shortcuts - Live Activities and Dynamic Island - Home Screen widgets - Full cycle customization (breaks, long breaks, rounds) PERFECT FOR - Students preparing for exams - Professionals managing their workday - Writers, artists, and creators - Anyone learning a new skill - Kids and teens building good study habits NO ADS, EVER We believe focus apps should be distraction-free. That is why there are no ads in Pomodoro Pro Timer, not even in the free version. DESIGNED WITH CARE Beautiful tomato-red glassmorphism design that looks stunning in both light and dark mode. Compact enough to keep on your desk as a Mac app, yet powerful enough for your daily workflow. Start your first Pomodoro today and discover how much you can achieve!

About

Flow

Features
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Make space for deep focus with a timer that adapts to the way you work. Flow is a calm, flexible focus system for work, study, reading, writing, meditation, and everything in between. Create routines that fit your day, keep the countdown visible across your Apple devices, and turn each completed session into useful progress. FOCUS YOUR WAY - Create custom timers with your own name, icon, color, focus duration, break length, and rounds - Build Pomodoro-style routines for deep work, study sessions, reading, writing, or mindful breaks - Pause, skip, restart, or stop a session whenever your plans change - Choose light or dark appearance to match your space STAY FOCUSED EVERYWHERE - Follow your session from iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Keep the timer close with widgets, Dynamic Island, and Live Activities - Choose focus music and control Apple Music playback without leaving the timer SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Earn reward points and build streaks as sessions add up - Compare routines and review focus time, completion patterns, and your most productive hours - Use Focus Coach for practical guidance based on your focus history - Compare Flow focus time with Apple Health mindful-minute summaries REFLECT AND IMPROVE - Record your mood and distractions after a session - Add a short note about what worked or what got in the way - Search your history by routine, note, or date - Return to past sessions to spot patterns and make your next focus block better FLOW PRO only for $0.99 for Lifetime! Unlock Extensions, unlimited Custom Timers, the full History archive, advanced Insights, Focus Coach, Apple Health comparison, and Apple Music controls, Widgets, Live activity, Dynamic Island. Whether you are protecting time for a demanding project, studying for an exam, reading without distraction, or building a steadier daily rhythm, Flow gives you a clear place to begin. Find your flow, one focused session at a time. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Pro Timer4 screens
Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pomodoro Pro Timer and Flow are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Pomodoro Pro Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pomodoro Pro Timer versus Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro Pro TimerFlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin SchnabelNeerav Kothari

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pomodoro Pro Timer

One-time1
  • Pomodoro Pro$2.99
3 purchases

Flow

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Weekly Pass$0.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Pro Timer free?
Pomodoro Pro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Pro Timer or Flow have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Pro Timer nor Flow shows ads.

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