Comparison

Focus Flow vs Mossy

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

Head to head
About

Focus Flow

Features
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Make your next 25 minutes a little calmer. Focus Flow is a free Pomodoro timer for studying, reading and focused work, with ambient sounds and a cozy animal companion. START A SIMPLE FOCUS ROUTINE Use 25-minute focus sessions, short and long breaks, and a standard four-session cycle. The core timer is free. No account or subscription is required. INCLUDED FOR FREE • Standard focus and break timers • On-device phase-end notifications • Scarf Owl companion and the Misty Forest scene • White noise, Soft Rain and Cozy Fireplace sounds • A setting to keep ambient sounds playing during breaks • Recent sessions and a 7-day summary MAKE IT YOURS WITH PRO One optional lifetime purchase unlocks: • Custom focus and break lengths • A custom number of sessions per cycle • Automatic phase transitions while the app stays active • 11 additional companions and four additional scenes • Seven additional ambient sounds • Deeper insights, including 30-day charts and streaks No subscription. No renewal. Restore your purchase from Settings. Your timer preferences and focus history stay on your device. Focus Flow has no account system or ads.

About

Mossy

Features
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Meet Mossy, a hand-drawn focus companion who keeps you company while you get things done. Mossy turns focus time into a small illustrated world. Start a session, work beside a cozy little blob, and come back to gentle rewards. Built with ADHD brains in mind, and made for anyone who wants focus to feel less like a fight. FOCUS WITH A FRIEND • Pomodoro cycles or a free count-up mode, your choice • Mossy quietly keeps you company while you work • A slide gesture ends the session, so one stray tap can't • Your countdown lives on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with Mossy right there BREAKS THAT BRING YOU BACK • Finish a focus block and choose what feels right: keep going, or take a 2, 5, or 10 minute reset • Gentle notifications tell you when it is time to return • Starting the next focus is always the easy choice GENTLE REWARDS • Finished sessions fill Mossy's bag with Shiny Pebbles • Spend Pebbles in the Pebble Shop on hand-drawn decorations • Make the room yours: rug, chair, plants, toys, wall art and more • Every piece is original watercolor artwork, drawn by hand SMALL TASKS, REAL PROGRESS • Pick one small thing to focus on • Finish the task, earn the reward • Today's totals and your streak, always in sight THREE HAND-DRAWN ROOMS (PRO) • The original Mossy Nook, plus Brick Studio and Garden Room • Every room has day and night artwork • Pro replacement decor for every corner of the room AMBIENT SOUND • Rain, Fireplace, Waves, and White Noise, free • 19 soundscapes with custom mixing in Pro SEE YOUR RHYTHM (PRO) • Detailed statistics by day, week, month, and year • Task-level insights and best-streak history CALM BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, works offline • Anonymous usage analytics only, with an off switch in Settings • Your focus data stays on your device FREE & PRO The complete focus loop is free: timer, breaks, tasks, rewards, the Mossy Nook room, four sounds, a Home Screen widget, and your streak. Mossy Pro adds the extra rooms, all 19 sounds with mixing, custom focus cycles, advanced statistics, five app icons, and new room drops over time. Pro is a weekly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Mossy is a small illustrated world that happens to help you focus. No guilt, no streak-shaming, no pressure. Just you, a soft little blob, and the next 25 minutes. Terms of Use: https://mossy-app.online/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://mossy-app.online/privacy/

Screenshots

Focus Flow4 screens
Mossy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus Flow at 15.0 against Mossy's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Focus Flow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mossy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Focus Flow versus Mossy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus FlowMossy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMertcan CezikClaudiu Valentin Sararu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Flow

One-time1
  • Focus Flow Pro$5.99
3 purchases

Mossy

Subscriptions2
  • Mossy Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Mossy Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mossy Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

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

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