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Flow vs Pomodorome
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 iPhoneMac
Choose Flow for a focus timer with progress tracking on Apple platforms, with a useful free tier for interval timing and break reminders. Consider Pro if you need app or web blocking, timer syncing, or Apple Calendar support; it costs $1.49 a month, billed monthly.
Visit Flow Free plan iPhoneMac
Pomodorome combines configurable focus sessions with daily logs and statistics, while Pro adds sync, projects, and expanded reporting. The free plan covers core timer features; check the device requirements and regional Pro price before upgrading.
Visit PomodoromeThe facts
| Flow | Pomodorome | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $1.49 a month | Pro: $5, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | flow.app | pomodoro.me |
| On study timer apps | #28 of 43 | #24 of 43 |
Flow: what it does well
- Free plan includes interval timing and duration choices
- Statistics, graphs, and progress tracking are available
- Custom breaks and subject or task labels are supported
- Pro includes app and web blocking
- Pro syncs with Apple Calendar
What to know first
- Pro costs $1.49 a month, billed monthly
- Supported platforms are limited to macOS, iOS, and iPadOS
Pomodorome: what it does well
- Session and break lengths adjust down to the second.
- History can be exported to CSV.
- Pro syncs sessions across Mac and iPhone.
- Pro is a one-time payment with no subscription.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14.6+ or iOS 17.6+.
- iCloud sync is a Pro feature.
- Pro price varies by region.
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