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title: "Emphasis: Flow & Focus Timer - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in Canada | Apple App Store"
description: "Modern life is designed to keep us distracted. If you’re a student, a creator, or a professional, you know that finding five minutes of peace is an uphill battle. I’m on a mission to change that. I bu"
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# Emphasis: Flow & Focus Timer — Canada
> Time blocking for deep work

![Emphasis App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/a5/1b/0f/a51b0f9d-e01d-4ef4-3c4a-55720960144f/icon-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-1-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Aleksandr Fiodorov](https://apptail.io/developer/aleksandr-fiodorov-cHrb)
**Category:** Productivity
**Rating:** 4.7/5 (172 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.manymanypixels.pomodrone
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** Canada
**Version:** 10.5.0 (released 2026-03-20)
**Original Release:** 2014-01-28
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/app/id733300214)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/emphasis-flow-focus-timer-qcJ/canada](https://apptail.io/app/emphasis-flow-focus-timer-qcJ/canada)

## Emphasis Description
Modern life is designed to keep us distracted. If you’re a student, a creator, or a professional, you know that finding five minutes of peace is an uphill battle. I’m on a mission to change that. I built Emphasis as a sanctuary from the noise—taking the science of the Pomodoro technique and turning it into a gentle, intentional rhythm that respects your energy and helps you find your way back to what matters.

Whether you’re navigating an ADHD brain or simply trying to find clarity in a chaotic week, Emphasis is here to help you stay present, grounded, and connected to the work that truly matters.

FEATURE:

Customizable Focus Intervals
Structure your day with intentional intervals. Emphasis helps you build a "blueprint" for your hour, evolving the traditional Pomodoro method into high-impact work balanced with restorative breaks to prevent burnout before it starts.

Ambient Background Sounds
Silence the digital noise with curated ambient soundscapes. From subtle rhythmic pulses to meditative nature tones, create an environment where your flow state feels effortless.

The Focus-O-Meter
Awareness is the first step to change. Select the apps that pull you away from your flow and watch your Focus-O-Meter rise as you choose presence over the scroll. It’s not about restriction—it’s about reclaiming the time that belongs to you.

Personalized Progress Stats
Focus is a practice, not a destination. Use simple, beautiful progress charts and calendar stats to celebrate your consistency and recognize the patterns of your success.

Cloud Sync & Accessibility
Your focus journey shouldn't be tied to one desk. Emphasis syncs seamlessly across your iPhone and iPad, keeping your rhythm steady wherever you are.

Highly customizable
No two brains work the same. Fully customize your session lengths and break durations to fit your personal workflow and natural energy levels.

Why I Built Emphasis:
* To help you build a healthier, kinder relationship with your to-do list.
* To provide a supportive, ADHD-friendly Pomodoro environment for minds to thrive.
* To give you the tools to break the procrastination cycle for good.
* To help you visualize your choices and celebrate the time you reclaim from distractions.
* To prove that small, steady steps lead to the most meaningful progress.
* You don’t need more hours in the day; you just need a place to begin.

Join thousands of us who are choosing to lead a more focused, intentional life. Download Emphasis today and let’s find your rhythm together.



## Emphasis Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/bc/5c/9c/bc5c9cad-6830-5838-7ea1-152a1026757d/3b12c7e1-63cd-4be5-bb23-04409a284e14_Simulator_Screenshot_-_Apple_Watch_Series_9__U002845mm_U0029_-_2024-01-17_at_16.15.41.png/396x484.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Features211/v4/9c/b4/e5/9cb4e5ec-c026-1108-68a4-78582e603759/2a2cdcd8-cef8-42d6-aa01-a977ac37e529_Simulator_Screenshot_-_Apple_Watch_Series_8__U002845mm_U0029_-_2023-08-27_at_15.18.36.png/396x484.png)

## Emphasis Rating Breakdown in Canada
- 5 stars: 142 (83%)
- 4 stars: 16 (9%)
- 3 stars: 5 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 stars: 8 (5%)

## Emphasis Reviews in Canada

### ***** "The best"
You get to keep track of productivity without being boxed in by time blocking. The perfect balance of flow and productivity!!
-- Trust me i do reviews, 2025-07-06

### *---- "Insanely expensive"
I pay less per month for a 5 TB cloud storage service then this timer costs. 

You could probably pay somebody to write you this app for less than the normal price of the lifetime subscription
-- Ectohs, 2024-04-14

### *---- "Crashes on launch"
Great app but worked for 2 days only, now crashes immediately on launch. Restarting the phone didn’t help
-- ___Maximus___, 2023-08-29

### *---- "Was a great app until…"
This was my #1 productivity app because of the minimalistic style, the adjustable timer, the ability to change colours, the stats, and finally the “5 stars” feature. However, I hate that the app doesn’t have a one-time payment. You have to either pay monthly or yearly. Why would I do that when I could just use another app that is free? This app may have been my #1 but no app is worth paying monthly/yearly for, no matter how good it is. If you change it to being a one-time payment then maybe I will consider using it again, but until then sayonara.
-- Armaan G., 2023-08-20

### ***** "Great for working with ADHD!"
I just started university and this app has been a lifesaver!! It’s helped me get more than twice as much work done because of how clear the interface is. Don’t change a thing!
-- joeytoadstool, 2022-11-26

### ***** "Minimalistic Promodoro Timer"
Unobtrusive timer that works reliably well.
-- KoolPiks, 2022-11-16

### ***** "Great"
Simple, easy to use, great design, nothing unnecessary. Exactly what I need from this kind of apps.
-- _bird_, 2022-11-05

### ***** "Minimalistic and Easy to Use"
I have been meaning to try the Pomodoro technique for a while now, and when I saw this app I had no choice but to try it. It’s been working great so far! :)
-- VintageRootbeer, 2022-09-24

### ***** "Perfect"
I have tried a lot of focus time applications, but any of them did not provide a good experience. The emphasis is amazing, and the design, interface, and experience are awesome!
-- Hoff Silva, 2022-09-04

### ****- "very helpfully"
have the free version, like the pomodoro style and enjoy how simple it is.
-- Anna.chien, 2022-04-13

### ***** "Using it for 2+ years"
My favorite pomodoro app with the perfect minimal design.
-- ilyaddkv, 2022-04-13

### ***** "Good"
Feel focused now
-- mahkydo, 2022-03-08

### ****- "Great app!"
Simple and intuitive. Almost perfect

But I do wish we can categorize focus tasks so I can focus on other things besides work. Like a side task of writing, study, reading 📖 and view how much time I’ve spent doing those tasks over time.
-- Daredevil6, 2022-02-11

### ****- "Solid app but room to improve"
It sometimes doesn’t ring if you’ve got another app open. Pretty annoying, but everything else is good.
-- SadgePig, 2021-12-24

### ***** "Good"
Good
-- Krysella, 2021-11-13

### ****- "Great for focus"
Could be more user friendly in free version.
-- nkozubovi, 2021-10-25

### ***** "nicee"
c’est vraiment une bonne app , le suivi , les alarmes sont bien choisies ( et pas intrusives comme pour d’autres app ) , elle fait la jobs et bien plus encore ( statistiques , suivi ) . J’aime vraiment beaucoup . Merci
-- Fabilove ❤️🌚🌝, 2021-10-12

### ***** "Good app"
Very efficient good looking app
-- Bakri76549, 2021-10-07

### ***** "Simple, functional, and effective."
I greatly enjoy this app! The minimalistic and simple interface makes it free of distractions, and the free version offers enough for me to study properly. In addition, the Emphasis watch app allows me to quickly check my progress without having to open up my phone. It’s customisability of different time blocks also allows me to tailor my study time for myself. Emphasis offers just enough for you to stay focused and be productive — I love it!
-- a.r.m.y. :), 2021-08-26

### ***** "Minimal and nice"
I just love the minimalistic appearance of it, this is a really simple one unlike ones I found that were just too much of just a pomodoro timer.
-- KeeshBoBeesh, 2021-07-16

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## Emphasis In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| Lifetime premium | $79.99 |
| Emphasis Premium Subscription | $4.49 |
| Premium Feature (Yearly Promo) | $17.99 |


## Emphasis Discovered Keywords
- study focus
- time blocking
- flo app
- focus to do focus timer tasks
- free flow
- flow
- focus keeper
- focus timer
- productivity timer
- be focused

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## Emphasis Available In
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/emphasis-flow-focus-timer-qcJ/united-states)
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