Focus To-Do vs Flowkeeper

FTFocus To-Do9.4Visit Flowkeeper8.2Visit

Higher score FT Focus To-Do #1 in Pomodoro Timer Apps 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Focus To-Do

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Flowkeeper #8 in Pomodoro Timer Apps 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Flowkeeper

• Focus To-Do fits best

  Broad, low-cost task-focused productivity

• Flowkeeper fits best

  Open-source desktop productivity tracking

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Side by side

Feature	FTFocus To-Do 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Flowkeeper 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.2
Ranking	#1 in Pomodoro Timer Apps	#8 in Pomodoro Timer Apps
Best for	Broad, low-cost task-focused productivity	Open-source desktop productivity tracking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email	Email, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Focus To-Do 3/5 · Flowkeeper 2/5
Custom intervals	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Auto-start breaks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Focus statistics	✓	✓
Built-in task list	✓	✓
Calendar integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Platform coverage	Cross-platform	Cross-platform
Our review
Pros	Customizable focus and break intervals Tasks, subtasks, reminders, and recurring activities Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome coverage	Free and open source on Windows, macOS, and Linux Statistics and work summaries export to Markdown, CSV, and JSON Offline storage, shortcuts, and configurable external integrations
Cons	Broader task features may exceed the needs of timer-only users The feature set centers on Pomodoro-based workflows Regional pricing may vary	No mobile version No online synchronization No paid tiers or cloud-based features
Our verdict	Focus To-Do combines a Pomodoro focus timer with task and time management for people handling work, study, errands, and recurring activities. Users can set customizable focus and break lengths, organize work into projects, and manage tasks… Read the review →	Flowkeeper is a free, open-source Pomodoro timer for desktop users who want task management alongside focused work sessions. It combines focus sessions with short and long breaks, task lists, backlogs, task categories, customizable groups,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Focus To-Do — where it wins

  • Customizable focus and break intervals
  • Tasks, subtasks, reminders, and recurring activities
  • Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome coverage

  Where it doesn't

  • Broader task features may exceed the needs of timer-only users
  • The feature set centers on Pomodoro-based workflows
  • Regional pricing may vary

• Flowkeeper — where it wins

  • Free and open source on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Statistics and work summaries export to Markdown, CSV, and JSON
  • Offline storage, shortcuts, and configurable external integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No mobile version
  • No online synchronization
  • No paid tiers or cloud-based features

• FTFocus To-Do9.4/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost Pomodoro app for organizing tasks, tracking focus, and syncing across devices.

  Visit Focus To-DoFull verdict →
• Flowkeeper8.2/10 · Free plan

  A cross-platform Pomodoro timer with local tracking, task tools, and export options.

  Visit FlowkeeperFull verdict →