Comparison

FocusTimer vs FlowCue App

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

Head to head
About

FocusTimer

Features
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FocusTimerPomo — Pomodoro & Flow Stay focused, work smarter, and build deep work habits with FocusTimerPomo — the Pomodoro timer designed for real productivity. Why FocusTimerPomo? Most timers just count down. FocusTimerPomo tracks your work, shows you patterns, and helps you understand where your time actually goes. Free Features: • Pomodoro timer with customizable work and break intervals • Basic session tracking • Apple Watch companion app • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Standard timer style FocusTimerPomo Pro: • Galaxy Mode — immersive star field timer with device tilt • Physics Sandbox — satisfying physics-based timer experience • Flip & Minimal timer styles • Full analytics and session reports • Contribution heatmap — visualize your focus streaks • Streak tracking to keep your momentum going • Live Activities — timer on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • iCloud sync across all your devices • Custom tasks to organize your focus sessions • CSV export for your session data • Calendar auto-pause — pauses when you have a meeting • Custom app icons • Blobs home screen widget Try Pro free for 7 days, then choose monthly or annual — cancel anytime. Subscription Information FocusTimerPomo Pro Monthly • Price: $2.99 per month • Duration: 1 month • Auto-renewal: Monthly unless cancelled • Features: Full access to all FocusTimerPomo Pro features FocusTimerPomo Pro Annual • Price: $19.99 per year • Duration: 365 days • Free Trial: 7 days • Auto-renewal: Yearly unless cancelled • Features: All Pro features at significant savings Subscription Terms • Title: FocusTimerPomo Pro • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://digvijaypundir33.github.io/focustimerpomo-legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://digvijaypundir33.github.io/focustimerpomo-legal/terms By using this app, you also agree to Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FlowCue App

Automate your timed tasks with this sequence timer. Build custom playlists for routines like workouts or morning rituals, and let the app guide you through each step with audio cues. Stay focused without constantly checking the clock.

Highlights
  • Create timed task playlists
  • Automatic step progression
  • Speech announcements for transitions
  • Home screen widget for quick launch
  • Customizable task icons and colors
  • Loop mode for repeating routines
Features
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DESCRIPTION FlowCue is the modern sequence timer for people who move with purpose. Build a playlist of timed tasks — your morning routine, workout, focus sprint, or bedtime wind-down — hit Start, and FlowCue guides you through each step automatically. No more watching the clock. No more forgetting what’s next. Just follow the flow. HOW IT WORKS Create a FlowCue with your tasks and how long each one takes. Hit Start. FlowCue counts down each task and moves to the next automatically, announcing the name and playing a sound when it’s time to switch. Stay in the zone from first task to last. BUILT FOR YOUR LIFE • Morning Routine — wake up, brush, shower, get dressed, breakfast • Workout — warm up, exercises, rest intervals, cool down • Focus Sprint — work blocks, short breaks, long breaks • Kids Bedtime — bath, brush, story, lights out • Meal Prep, Study Sessions, Desk Reset — anything with steps and time FEATURES • Beautiful color-coded task playlists • Home screen widget — launch any routine with one tap • Speech announcements — hear what’s next without looking at your phone • Loop mode — repeat routines automatically • Custom icons, colors, and durations for every task • Dark mode support FLOWCUE PRO Upgrade once for unlimited FlowCues. Create as many routines as your life needs. Looking for the classic 30/30 app experience? FlowCue is the modern evolution — more powerful, more beautiful, and built for iOS 18.

Screenshots

FocusTimer4 screens
FlowCue App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FocusTimer at 4 against FlowCue App's 2. FocusTimer also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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. FocusTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FlowCue App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FocusTimer versus FlowCue App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTimerFlowCue App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigvijay PundirAmiel Kennedy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusTimer

Subscriptions2
  • FocusTimerPomo Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FocusTimerPomo Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

FlowCue App

One-time1
  • FlowCue Pro$4.99

Questions

Is FocusTimer free?
FocusTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowCue App free?
FlowCue App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusTimer or FlowCue App have ads?
Neither FocusTimer nor FlowCue App shows ads.

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