Comparison

Refill vs FlowTimer

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

Head to head
About

Refill

Features
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Refill helps you see the small recurring things that are easy to forget because they are not urgent yet. Instead of building another checklist, create glass orbs that slowly drain as time passes. A full orb can wait. A low orb needs attention. An empty orb means it is time. Use Refill for the quiet things that repeat: watering plants, changing filters, washing sheets, practicing guitar, checking the fridge, calling someone, or any routine you want to keep visible without adding another calendar. When the work is done, press and hold to refill the orb. That deliberate reset keeps each completion intentional. Refill works best for repeat upkeep, not endless task lists. It helps the next small thing stay visible until it is done. Privacy Policy: https://refill.300990.xyz/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FlowTimer

Features
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See your remaining time at a glance — a bold number, a full-screen segment meter, and color that shifts as time runs out. A minimal, focused visual timer for iPhone and iPad. WHY YOU'LL USE IT • Study or work sessions, including Pomodoro-style intervals • Kids' routines, classrooms, and special-needs support — make "how much longer" visible • Anyone who finds it hard to sense time passing • Cooking, workouts, breaks — anything you need to time • You just want a clean, satisfying timer with nothing extra FEATURES • Wall-clock accurate countdown — stays correct even after returning from the background • Full-screen segment meter shows remaining time at a glance • Smooth color shift as time runs low (teal → amber → orange → red) • Interval mode for repeating work/break cycles (Pomodoro-style) • Weekly report to review how you've been using your time • Live Activity and Lock Screen support to track progress at a glance • Home Screen widget — start a saved timer with one tap • Notification, sound, and haptic feedback when time's up • Built for iPhone and iPad, in English and Japanese A no-frills timer you can actually rely on. TERMS & PRIVACY • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://flow-timer.com/privacy

Screenshots

Refill4 screens
FlowTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowTimer at none against Refill's 2. FlowTimer also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Refill's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Refill sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FlowTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refill ships an update every 2 weeks, FlowTimer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Refill versus FlowTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefillFlowTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValentin JalbaCLEARBIX WORKS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Refill

Subscriptions1
  • Refill Premium14 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Refill Premium Lifetime$22.99
None

FlowTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refill free?
Refill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowTimer free?
FlowTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Refill or FlowTimer have ads?
Neither Refill nor FlowTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Refill or FlowTimer?
Refill ships an update every 2 weeks, and FlowTimer every 6 days. Most recently, Refill was updated on September 14, 2026 and FlowTimer on September 21, 2026.

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