Block & Flow: Stay focused

Name: Block & Flow: Stay focused
Rating: 4 (75 reviews)

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Block & Flow: Stay focused

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One foot after the other Ltd

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User Reviews for Block & Flow: Stay focused

Update: I tried to live this app, but

First, I gave feed back to the developer on a functionality that was not intuitive and repeatedly caused me problems. He essentially said “you’ll get used to doing it our not great way.”In addition, There are bugs that make the blocks turn off when certain other apps are opened. Since there’s no way to manually update to correct to help keep track of where I’m spending my time, both of those things were deal breakers. I switched to ATracker and love it. It’s not pomodoro, so wouldn’t work if that’s what you care most about. I have learned I prefer the flexibility of capturing the small bits of time that add up - and just use my phone timer to drive pomodoro blocks when I want to approach focused work.Original reviewHelps me focus and spend time where it matters mostI was not aware of how much time I was spending getting ready to do things vs. actually doing them. It’s all right there in colored blocks - there’s no hiding from it. Now my weekly and daily goals are built around getting a certain number of blocks, so I am doing what is important and will have the most impact. This has been truly transformational for my productivity. Thank you!

bluesy, Jan 24, 2018

Pretty but not doing what I need

I really like the user interface and how simple it is, but it only breaks the block when you actually exit out of the app—if you just minimize it to go to another app, it keeps the block going. Found myself straying to Facebook, realized what I was doing, and came back to find the block still going. Not sure if it’s possible to break the block when it minimizes, but that would be good, especially if you can choose apps to exclude from breaking a block (I get a lot of calls on my cell for work so wouldn’t want the phone app included). Would be a good app for someone with better focus than me, I think, but I need something more intensive to break my bad habits.Edited to respond to developer: being able to adjust severity would be awesome! I would personally want the block to break when exiting or minimizing the app.

choughtling, Jun 05, 2018

Very helpful

This app is mostly just a pretty timer. It won’t actually stop you from distracting yourself and it’s history function is sort of useless. However, it makes it really easy and gratifying to time 25 minute focus blocks, which is apparently exactly what I need to get stuff done.

currently procrastinating, Dec 30, 2018

Bait & Switch more like

I was a happy user of this app for a year . . . until . . . they just bricked it unless I purchase one of their “pro” subscription plans. Give me a break . . . a timer app has no excuse for calling themselves a service and demanding monthly payments to continue using any basic functionality. Charge a fair one time price for your app and then get yourself out of the middle of my way. I will be deleting this app now and using one of the bazillion alternatives. Too bad, too, this one had a nice clean design. Stupid business model though. And no transparency.

Danny Schmidt, Feb 08, 2020

Downloaded last week and so far so good

I was trying to find a pomodoro timer that didn't have as many ads and extra in app purchases crap and this ones pretty good so far! I changed my settings for 15min a task, 3 min break and a 15 long break. I currently work from home and am having trouble focusing so being able to break down my tasks in short bursts reeeally help the overactive mind 🙂

Frustrated Quiz Nerd, May 30, 2019

GREAT time management system

This app has great user interface and design. It's intuitive, and what's more, the system is the best I've found to manage time--a combination of setting goals, pomodoro timers, and interstitial journaling that really just...works. Highly recommend!

Laurel Petrik, Sep 06, 2019

Perfect for visual ppl!!!

I haven’t been in real school for a while, so I had to find a way to get back into study mode and I believe this app is it. I am a first year dental student and seeing the blocks and being able to see how much I have accomplished and that keeps me going! Thank you to the developers of this simplistic, efficient app! Bravo Zulu!

Locoooooddmvcf, Jan 03, 2022

USED to be my favorite app

I paid for the upgrade and full version years ago which was supposed to be a one time purchase. Now I can't even do the basic version without paying a relatively high subscription fee. That is incredibly bad service for those that have been with you and bought it under old terms and conditions. I read a long response from the developer about 1000 true fans etc but I think he is also missing the fact that there are free apps out there and if you want to go viral it needs to be shared widely. I fully support and pay for apps that offer a free limited version and then a paid more fancy version. But this development in inordinately increasing the price for even those of us who paid for the full version years ago is bad business and I can't in good faith recommend them again. I used to even advertise this app in my lectures on productivity and to my grad students but no more. What I will say is he refunded me two years of the paid subscription as an offer of good faith.Previous, outdated review: "This app is my favorite pomodoro app and I've tried dozens. I love the elegant design and the graphical representation of your work flow."

Roogiemeister, Jun 29, 2019

I loved using this but...

The developer added a new subscription feature to support development of the app. That’s OK unless you purchased the app under a previous agreement. You could’ve done one of two things. First, you could have continued with this app and called it the classic version or something of that nature. You could’ve continue to update it and allowed for further use out of it for those of us who purchased it in good faith and wanted to continue to use it. Failing that and to me what would have been the better option would have been to grandfather everyone in who had already purchased the app under your old agreement. This way, you would’ve had a built-in base that would have advertised the app for you virally. Instead, I’m going to delete the app and go back to using “Forest” which has been upgraded frequently with no additional charges. I had purchased it also but ditched to B & F for reasons I had at the time. This was bad execution for your customers. 👎🏽

Scott Cheatham, Nov 25, 2018

Very helpful

I also find the app to be very efficient and helpful. It would be good to have a more detailed history based on the number of hours spent in a day, instead of the number of blocks(since you can change the amount of time you spend on each block, which makes some blocks longer than the others). Other than that, great app :)

Vocab learner, Jul 09, 2017

Description

Do more in less time with 25-minute blocks. Take it one block at a time and surprise yourself with how much you can accomplish. Inspired by tried and trusted time management techniques.

Block & Flow is simple, beautiful and will get your productivity flowing. FEATURES: - A 25-minute visual countdown keeps you focussed and avoiding distractions. - Manage your energy levels with regular breaks - Measure your day, week and longer by how many blocks you finish. - Colour code a block for the activities that you do often or care particularly about. - Goals enable you to be intentional with your time. - History gives you an understanding of where your time goes. - A block’s duration can be changed to your ideal time. WHY IT WORKS: - It makes it easy to get the day started. Just do your first block. - Creates an enjoyment and satisfaction as you see all that you get done. See your blocks build up one by one. - It is clear when to stop. Stop when your block has finished, or after you have done x many blocks for the day. - Every block that you finish is a small success. As these small successes build-up, your self- belief grows. - If you keep finishing your blocks. The time will add up to a lot and you will surprise yourself. (We under-estimate what we can do in the long term). WHO IS IT FOR? People tell me that they do x many blocks a day, or over a week which is fantastic. A few people have been completing their blocks for a year and more. I imagine someone completing their blocks over a month, a year and ultimately many years. I believe they will grow as a person, stretch themselves, and be surprised with what they are able to learn, create and accomplish. This is what excites me and motivates me to do my best for someone that chooses Block & Flow. What will you accomplish, one block at a time? Happy Block & Flowing Stefan ********************* PRO SUBSCRIPTION: - A Monthly or Yearly Pro Subscription is offered. If you purchase a Pro Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes account. - Renewals will be charged 24 hours prior to the end of your current Pro Subscription. - You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes Store settings. POLICIES: - Privacy Policy: https://www.blockandflowapp.com/privacy%20policy/ - Terms of Service: https://www.blockandflowapp.com/terms%20of%20service/