# Flat Tomato (Time Management) vs Emphasis

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Flat Tomato (Time Management) at 11.0 against Emphasis's 17.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flat Tomato (Time Management) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Emphasis sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flat Tomato (Time Management) against 4.7 for Emphasis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 522 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Flat Tomato (Time Management)'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Emphasis's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flat Tomato (Time Management) | Emphasis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-tomato-time-management/id719462746/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emphasis-flow-and-focus-timer/id733300214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 522 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [健 卜](https://appshunter.io/developer/719462749) | [Aleksandr Fiodorov](https://appshunter.io/developer/571378481) |

## What reviewers say

### Flat Tomato (Time Management)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-tomato-time-management/id719462746)

This app helps users improve productivity by minimizing distractions and tracking time spent on various activities. It offers integrations with popular services and is available on multiple Apple devices. Users can access premium features through subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Time tracking for activities, Distraction blocking, Integration with Todoist and Evernote, Apple Watch Complications, Task management (Mac version), Statistics and reporting

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium Subscription | $2.49 | per year |
| One Month Pro Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| POMO Tier1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| POMO Tier2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| POMO Tier3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| One Year Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Perpetual Pro Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Aesthetic design
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for productivity
- 👍 Integrates well with other apps
- 🚀 Effective time management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Syncing problems with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Todoist integration not working
- Pomodoro points not syncing properly
- Inability to change theme or clock face
- Notifications not working as expected
- Crashes when trying to access statistics

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize timer lengths
- Better integration with Todoist
- Desktop app for cross-device sync
- More themes and customization options
- Improved Apple Watch app functionality


### Emphasis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emphasis-flow-and-focus-timer/id733300214)

This app helps users achieve deep work by providing customizable focus intervals and ambient soundscapes. It tracks your focus progress and offers personalized statistics to help you reclaim your time from distractions.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus intervals, Ambient background sounds, Focus-O-Meter for distraction tracking, Personalized progress statistics, Cloud sync across devices, Highly customizable sessions

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emphasis Premium Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Emphasis Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Feature (Yearly Promo) | $12.99 | per year |
| Emphasis Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Minimalistic and simple design
- 👍 Customizable timer settings
- 💡 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 🚀 Sleek and intuitive interface
- 👍 Visually appealing countdown timer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model required for full features
- 🐛 Sync and login issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not working correctly after breaks
- Task lists not saving properly
- App crashing on launch for some users
- Sync issues causing data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to track individual tasks and time spent
- Landscape mode support
- Apple Watch app integration
- More color theme options
- Improved statistics and progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flat Tomato (Time Management) free?

Flat Tomato (Time Management) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Emphasis free?

Emphasis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flat Tomato (Time Management) or Emphasis?

Emphasis is rated higher. Flat Tomato (Time Management) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Emphasis averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Flat Tomato (Time Management) or Emphasis have ads?

Neither Flat Tomato (Time Management) nor Emphasis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flat Tomato (Time Management) or Emphasis?

Flat Tomato (Time Management) ships an update fortnightly, and Emphasis fortnightly. Most recently, Flat Tomato (Time Management) was updated on October 16, 2026 and Emphasis on October 11, 2026.

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