Side by side
FLIP vs Forest
Both stand on study timer apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
FLIP combines phone-based study tracking with planning, reports, and community features. The free app includes ads and in-app purchases, while Premium adds expanded planning and reporting features.
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Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1
Forest combines focus sessions with app blocking, group sessions, and focus statistics. Some functions require internet, and Plus pricing depends on region and platform.
Visit ForestThe facts
| FLIP | Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Yearly Premium Membership: $8.99 a year | Annual (Early Bird): $35.99 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | flipfocus.co.kr | forestapp.cc |
| On study timer apps | #11 of 43 | #7 of 43 |
FLIP: what it does well
- Tracks time by subject automatically
- Shows daily, weekly, and monthly study statistics
- Includes schedules, a to-do list, and D-day countdown
- Offers global study groups and real-time activity
What to know first
- Free download contains ads and in-app purchases
- Available on Android and iOS only
- Google Play reports data is not encrypted
Forest: what it does well
- Deep Focus is available on the free tier.
- Timer and local focus data work offline.
- Plant Together syncs sessions with friends.
- Focus Analytics reports patterns by day, week, or month.
- Focus-earned coins can fund real trees on eligible plans.
What to know first
- Free Time Guard covers one app or site.
- Several features require an internet connection.
- Plus pricing varies by region and platform.
- Pro is no longer available for purchase.