Comparison

FocusFlow vs Cadence

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

Head to head
About

FocusFlow

Features
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Master Deep Work with the Pomodoro Technique FocusFlow Pomodoro is the ultimate productivity companion for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to get more done. Built on the scientifically-proven Pomodoro Technique, FocusFlow helps you work smarter, not harder -- breaking your day into focused 25-minute sprints with refreshing breaks in between. WHY THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE WORKS The Pomodoro Technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, is one of the most widely used time management methods in the world. By working in short, focused intervals separated by brief breaks, your brain maintains peak concentration while avoiding the mental fatigue that comes from prolonged work sessions. Studies show that this structured approach can increase productivity by up to 25%. FEATURES DESIGNED FOR SERIOUS FOCUS Persistent Timer -- Our intelligent timer uses date-based calculation so it never loses track of your session, even when you switch apps or lock your phone. Your focus session keeps running in the background, and you'll get a notification the moment your Pomodoro is complete. Beautiful Statistics -- Track your productivity journey with rich charts powered by Swift Charts. See your daily progress ring, weekly bar charts, current streak, total focus hours, and your personal bests. Data that motivates. Focus Sound Engine -- Immerse yourself in productivity-boosting audio. Choose from White Noise for deep concentration, Lo-Fi Vibes with binaural beats (200/240 Hz) to enhance focus, or soothing Rain sounds with pink noise for creative flow. All sounds are generated in real-time by our DSP audio engine. Home Screen Widget -- Glance at your daily progress without opening the app. The FocusFlow widget shows your completed sessions and goal right on your home screen or lock screen. Fully Customizable -- Tailor every aspect to your workflow: adjust focus sessions from 5 to 90 minutes, set short breaks from 1 to 30 minutes, configure long breaks, choose how many Pomodoros before a long break, and set your daily session goal. Smart Notifications -- Never miss the end of a session. FocusFlow schedules precise notifications so you're always in the loop, even in the background. FOCUSFLOW PRO Unlock the complete experience with FocusFlow Pro: - Unlimited daily sessions (free tier: 5/day) - Full statistics dashboard with weekly charts - All focus sounds including Lo-Fi Vibes and Rain - Priority support Available as monthly ($1.99/month) or yearly ($9.99/year) subscription. Cancel anytime. Start your first Pomodoro today. Your best work is one session away.

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Cadence

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Cadence is a calm, distraction-free way to run routines, procedures, and checklists one step at a time. Start instantly with 200 built-in routine templates for daily life, work, travel, health, sports, home maintenance, family care, events, software releases, and more β€” or build your own from scratch. Tap a routine and move through it in Focus Mode. No clutter, no noise, no ads β€” just the next step. β€’ 200 built-in templates β€” ready-made routines for real-life repeatable tasks β€’ One step at a time β€” a serene focus screen, not a cluttered to-do list β€’ Branch logic β€” if/then steps for procedures that change β€’ Run history & export β€” proof you completed every step, shareable as a PDF β€’ Lock Screen widgets β€” launch a routine instantly β€’ Cloud sync β€” your routines on all your iOS devices β€’ Works fully offline Made for morning routines, gym warmups, weekly reviews, packing lists, home checks, pre-flight checks, software releases, SOPs, and any routine you repeat β€” and can’t afford to get wrong. Terms of Use (EULA): https://iseif.dev/cadence/term_of_service.html Privacy Policy: https://iseif.dev/cadence/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

FocusFlow1 screens
Cadence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusFlow at none against Cadence's 3. Cadence's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Cadence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FocusFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FocusFlow versus Cadence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFlowCadence
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDatachain Consulting Pty LtdSeif Ibrahim

In-app purchases

None

FocusFlow

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cadence

Subscriptions2
  • Cadence. Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Cadence. Pro (Annual)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cadence Pro (Lifetime)$39.99

Questions

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

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