Comparison

ZenFocus vs FocusFlow Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

ZenFocus

Features
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Leaving your seat with the timer running? That's not studying. ZenFocus analyzes your AirPods' motion sensor and Apple Watch's heart rate & movement to distinguish genuine focus time from distraction. Not "time spent sitting" β€” but your actual focused time. [Key Features] β–Ά AirPods Focus Detection Your AirPods' motion sensor tracks whether they're worn and how your head moves, so we can tell when you're truly focused. No extra devices needed β€” just your AirPods. β–Ά Apple Watch Integration Check your real-time focus level from your wrist and start or stop sessions right from the Watch app. Heart rate and wrist movement are analyzed together for more accurate tracking. β–Ά Detailed Statistics View today's, this week's, and all-time study hours at a glance β€” and understand your learning patterns. β–Ά Nationwide Rankings Compare your study hours with other students through regional and nationwide leaderboards to stay motivated. [Who It's For] β€’ Anyone curious about their actual focus time β€” not just how long they sat at a desk β€’ Students preparing for exams, college, or certifications who want data-driven study habits β€’ Self-studiers who need motivation to keep going Start tracking your real study time with ZenFocus today. [Subscription] Some features require a ZenFocus subscription that auto-renews. (Pricing and duration shown in-app.) β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation. β€’ Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zen-focus-app-fdf5b.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://zen-focus-app-fdf5b.web.app/privacy.html

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FocusFlow Focus Timer

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FocusFlow is the ADHD-friendly Pomodoro that blocks distractions only while you focus. Start a session, watch Instagram and TikTok disappear, finish, get them back β€” no all-day parental-controls guilt. WHY FOCUSFLOW β€’ Actually finish what you started β€” apps you pick are blocked only for the length of your focus block, then unlock automatically. β€’ No more "just five more minutes" β€” Flowtime lets you run open-ended sessions when you're already in the zone. β€’ Built for brains that need momentum, not marathons β€” ADHD mode ships 15-minute focus blocks with frequent 3-minute breaks. β€’ Zero setup friction β€” no signup, no account, no email. Open the app, hit start. β€’ Your data stays yours β€” session stats live on-device, never uploaded. FEATURES β€’ Pomodoro timer with adjustable focus / short break / long break β€’ Flowtime β€” open-ended count-up focus sessions (Plus) β€’ Focus Shield β€” session-scoped app blocking via Screen Time (Plus) β€’ ADHD mode β€” 15/3-minute preset cycle β€’ Live Activity + Dynamic Island β€” glance at your progress from the lock screen β€’ Home screen and lock screen widgets β€’ Streaks, weekly bar chart, all-time stats β€’ Ambient focus sounds β€” lo-fi, brown noise, nature, binaural, classical β€’ Apple Watch companion β€” run a session from your wrist (Plus) β€’ Background-accurate timer that keeps time when you switch apps or lock FOR WHOM β€’ People with ADHD who bounced off every other productivity app β€’ Students cramming for exams β€’ Designers, writers, developers in flow β€’ Anyone who has ever opened Instagram "for one second" mid-task WHAT MAKES FOCUSFLOW DIFFERENT Every other blocker asks you to shield apps for the entire day and hope your willpower holds. FocusFlow shields only for the length of your session. Blocking turns on when you start, off when the timer ends. That's it. Combined with Flowtime β€” where the timer counts up instead of down β€” you get a system that respects real deep-work rhythms instead of forcing you into rigid 25-minute chunks. PRICE The core Pomodoro timer, stats, streaks, widgets, and Live Activity are free forever. FocusFlow Plus adds Focus Shield app blocking, Flowtime open-ended sessions, and the Apple Watch companion. Try Plus with a 7-day free trial. Focus is hard. FocusFlow makes it easier. Questions or feedback: ayoub.bouziane4@gmail.com β€” Terms of Use: https://getfocusflow.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://getfocusflow.io/privacy

Screenshots

ZenFocus4 screens
FocusFlow Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZenFocus at 15.6 against FocusFlow Focus Timer's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ZenFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FocusFlow Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ZenFocus versus FocusFlow Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenFocusFocusFlow Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUHEE BYUNAZAD Consulting

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ZenFocus

Subscriptions4
  • 찐곡 베이직7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 찐곡 프리미엄7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 찐곡 베이직7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • 찐곡 프리미엄7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

FocusFlow Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • FocusFlow Plus (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • FocusFlow Plus (Yearly)$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • FocusFlow Plus (Lifetime)$49.99

Questions

Is ZenFocus free?
ZenFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusFlow Focus Timer free?
FocusFlow Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZenFocus or FocusFlow Focus Timer have ads?
Neither ZenFocus nor FocusFlow Focus Timer shows ads.

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