Comparison

Flow Timer vs NameSpark

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

Head to head
About

Flow Timer

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Flow Timer — Focus Built for ADHD Brains Your brain doesn't work linearly. Your timer shouldn't either. Flow Timer is designed around how you actually think — flexible, visual, and rewarding — so you can start, switch, and finish without the friction. Two Timers, Zero Friction Run a focus timer up front and a background timer behind it. Cooking while studying? Pomodoro plus a load of laundry? Track both without losing momentum. Custom presets put your go-to intervals one tap away. Tasks That Actually Get Done Plan your day, then launch timers straight from any task. No more "I'll get to it in a minute" — tap the task, start the timer, and you're already in motion. Habit Tracking Without the Guilt "Days Since" and "Days Until" counters keep recurring tasks visible — from haircuts to doctor visits — without nagging notifications. Glanceable, calm, and honest. Finish It, Celebrate It Every completed timer triggers a confetti burst. Because momentum matters, and small wins deserve recognition. Make It Yours Pick your palette, set your emoji, choose your alarm tone. Flow Timer adapts to your vibe, not the other way around. Stop fighting your focus. Start flowing.

About

NameSpark

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Meet several new people at a meeting, dinner, or networking event, and one name can disappear from memory moments after the introductions. You may think you remember it—but what if you are wrong? That uncertainty can make it difficult to address someone by name. And the less often you use the name, the harder it can become to remember. NameSpark is a simple, private tool that helps you remember the names of people you meet. Add each person’s name along with helpful cues, such as where they are, their organization, a distinctive detail, or something you discussed. When you need a reminder, NameSpark helps you find the right name without searching through a long list of contacts. REMEMBER PEOPLE THROUGH CONTEXT Names are easier to recall when they are connected to something familiar. With NameSpark, you can add cues such as: - Where the person is sitting or standing - Organization or relationship - Role or job title - A short identifying detail - Something you discussed - Who introduced you For example: - Near the entrance - Navy jacket - Works in clinical research - We talked about golf - Introduced by Alex Use only the details that help you remember. MADE FOR DIFFERENT WAYS OF MEETING NameSpark is not limited to assigned seating. Use structured layouts for meetings and dinners, or use a free-form layout when people are standing, moving around, or gathered informally. NameSpark can help during: - Business meetings - Client dinners - Conferences and seminars - Networking events - Receptions and social gatherings - Team introductions - Any occasion where you meet several people at once CHECK A NAME WHEN YOU NEED IT Names do not need to remain visible on the screen. Depending on your settings, you can press and hold a person’s position to reveal the name, or display it briefly with a tap. The information is hidden again when you release your finger or after a short period. REVIEW NAMES AFTERWARD After an event, use the information you entered to review the people you met. Short review questions help reinforce the connection between a person, the context in which you met, and the person’s name. PRIVATE BY DESIGN The information you enter is stored locally on your iPhone by default. - No account required - No advertising or behavioral tracking - No facial recognition - No automatic recording or photography - No automatic identification of people - Protect the app with Face ID or device authentication - Delete individual people, complete events, or all stored information - Set information to be deleted automatically after a selected period FOCUS ON THE CONVERSATION NameSpark is not intended to replace your address book or build a permanent database of everyone you meet. It is a simple cue for the moments when you know the conversation—but cannot quite remember the name. Remember names. Address people naturally. Focus on the conversation in front of you.

Screenshots

Flow Timer4 screens
NameSpark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flow Timer at Free against NameSpark's $1.99. Flow Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On 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

Flow Timer is free to download; NameSpark costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Flow Timer versus NameSpark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlow TimerNameSpark
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArdis ZhongKohei Ishikawa

In-app purchases

None

Flow Timer

No in-app purchases

None

NameSpark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flow Timer free?
Flow Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NameSpark free?
NameSpark costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flow Timer or NameSpark have ads?
Neither Flow Timer nor NameSpark shows ads.

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