# Focus To vs Flow

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus To at 15K against Flow's 1.7K. Focus To also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus To sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.8 for Focus To against 4.8 for Flow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Focus To's written reviews are positive against 86% of Flow's.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Flow every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews) | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Yugen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362171211) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with task management to boost productivity. Organize tasks, set reminders, and track your focused work sessions with detailed reports. Syncs across all your devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with customizable lengths, Task and project organization, Recurring tasks and reminders, Detailed time tracking reports, Cross-platform synchronization, White noise for focus

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus To-Do Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-designed interface
- 🚀 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 💡 Useful Pomodoro technique integration
- 🌱 Motivating gamification features
- 📊 Detailed analytics and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Cluttered or confusing interface
- 🕰️ Timer resets or disappears unexpectedly
- 🚫 Paywall locks core features

**Reported bugs**

- Pomodoro timer not working correctly
- Data/progress resets randomly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Calendar integration
- Ability to pause/resume Pomodoro sessions
- More customization options
- Improved Apple Watch app functionality


### Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-focus-and-pomodoro-timer/id1423210932)

Enhance your concentration and productivity with a scientifically proven method. This app divides your workflow into focused work intervals and scheduled breaks, helping you reduce stress and stay motivated. Ideal for work, study, or any task requiring deep focus.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with work intervals and breaks, App and web blocking, Statistics tracking, Commitment mode, Inspirational quotes, Home & Lock Screen Widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Minimalist and uncluttered design
- 💡 Customizable work and break durations
- 🔒 No ads or unnecessary features
- 🤖 Responsive and helpful developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔇 Notification sound could be louder
- 📊 Lack of detailed statistics and analytics
- 🔀 Inability to pause or resume a flow session
- 🖥️ Inability to minimize the timer window

**Reported bugs**

- Live activity feature not working consistently
- Timer not recording sessions accurately
- App blocking functionality not working as expected
- Crashes and freezes on certain macOS versions

**Requested features**

- Allow custom work and break durations
- Add option to pause and resume flow sessions
- Implement real-time sync across devices
- Provide more detailed productivity tracking and reporting
- Include an Apple Watch app with complication support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Flow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus To or Flow?

Focus To and Flow are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15K and 1.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Focus To or Flow have ads?

Neither Focus To nor Flow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus To or Flow?

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flow every 4 weeks. Most recently, Focus To was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flow on September 23, 2026.

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