Nano Timer PLUS vs Block & Flow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nano Timer PLUS
A minimalist countdown timer with both numerical and graphical time displays. This version offers extended time limits, additional visual styles, and features like autorestart for interval training.
- Numerical and graphical time display
- Up to 999 minutes time limit
- Two extra display styles (FAT, B&W)
- Circle animation of total time
- Count down and count up functions
- Autorestart for interval training
- Optional sounds
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Beautifully designed, minimalist timer with both numerical and graphical representation of time. PLUS version offers two extra styles as well as other important features: PLUS FEATURES: ● No time limit, set up time to 999 minutes. ● Two extra display styles for even greater visibility - FAT and B&W. ● Circle animation of total time option. ● Count down and Count up function. ● Autorestart function, great for interval training. ● Simple and intuitive use. ● Optional sounds to keep you on track!
Block & Flow
This app helps you boost productivity by breaking down tasks into focused work intervals with scheduled breaks. It visualizes your progress and helps you understand where your time goes, encouraging consistent accomplishment.
- 25-minute visual countdown timer
- Scheduled breaks for energy management
- Track daily and weekly block completion
- Color-code blocks for activities
- Set intentional goals
- View time history
- Adjustable block duration
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Do more in less time with 25-minute blocks. Take it one block at a time and surprise yourself with how much you can accomplish. Inspired by tried and trusted time management techniques. Block & Flow is simple, beautiful and will get your productivity flowing. FEATURES: - A 25-minute visual countdown keeps you focussed and avoiding distractions. - Manage your energy levels with regular breaks - Measure your day, week and longer by how many blocks you finish. - Colour code a block for the activities that you do often or care particularly about. - Goals enable you to be intentional with your time. - History gives you an understanding of where your time goes. - A block’s duration can be changed to your ideal time. WHY IT WORKS: - It makes it easy to get the day started. Just do your first block. - Creates an enjoyment and satisfaction as you see all that you get done. See your blocks build up one by one. - It is clear when to stop. Stop when your block has finished, or after you have done x many blocks for the day. - Every block that you finish is a small success. As these small successes build-up, your self- belief grows. - If you keep finishing your blocks. The time will add up to a lot and you will surprise yourself. (We under-estimate what we can do in the long term). WHO IS IT FOR? People tell me that they do x many blocks a day, or over a week which is fantastic. A few people have been completing their blocks for a year and more. I imagine someone completing their blocks over a month, a year and ultimately many years. I believe they will grow as a person, stretch themselves, and be surprised with what they are able to learn, create and accomplish. This is what excites me and motivates me to do my best for someone that chooses Block & Flow. What will you accomplish, one block at a time? Happy Block & Flowing Stefan ********************* PRO SUBSCRIPTION: - A Monthly or Yearly Pro Subscription is offered. If you purchase a Pro Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes account. - Renewals will be charged 24 hours prior to the end of your current Pro Subscription. - You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes Store settings. POLICIES: - Privacy Policy: https://www.blockandflowapp.com/privacy%20policy/ - Terms of Service: https://www.blockandflowapp.com/terms%20of%20service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Block & Flow at Free against Nano Timer PLUS's $1.99. Block & Flow also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months) and rating (3.9 vs 3.5). Nano Timer PLUS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Block & Flow is free to download; Nano Timer PLUS costs $1.99 up front. Block & Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Nano Timer PLUS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Block & Flow holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block & Flow has 77 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 72% positive.
Nano Timer PLUS ships an update every 25 months, Block & Flow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nano Timer PLUS | Block & Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) | 3.9 (77 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 71.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 77 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Igor Donkov | One foot after the other Ltd |
Customer experience
Nano Timer PLUS
Block & Flow
Bugs and requests
Nano Timer PLUS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Block & Flow
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes on launch (reported February 2024)
- Blocks reset when switching to other apps
- Blocks disappear from history after completion
- Timer stops inexplicably during use
- Subscription status not recognized after reinstall
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- Incompatibility with older iPhone models
- Blocks fail to time correctly and end immediately
- History only displays one week of data
- Cannot navigate forward in history view
- Data loss on app restart
- Notification system loses completed blocks if not immediately rated
Requested features
20 requests- Customizable work block duration (not just 25 minutes)
- Ability to edit task descriptions from previous days
- Change block categories retroactively
- Do-not-disturb mode activation with blocks
- Watch app or Apple Watch complication
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- Vibration notification option for silent mode
- Mac version of the app
- Lock screen timer display
- White noise or ticking sound for focus
- Auto-advance to next block feature
- More detailed history with hours instead of block count
- Independent goal tracking within same category
- Export functionality for data
- Multiple independent goals under same category
- Ability to view notes for each block in history
- Forward navigation in history view
- Ongoing notifications until manually dismissed
- Automatic block registration without app interaction
- More color choices for categories
- Reduced subscription pricing
In-app purchases
Nano Timer PLUS
No in-app purchases
Block & Flow
- Monthly$2.491 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- Yearly with Trial7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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