Flora – Зелёный фокус
★ 4.8What it actually doesFlora is a gamified timer app that motivates users to focus on work and studying by growing a virtual plant garden. It strictly tracks phone distractions and requires an internet connection.
Actually does
- ✓Gamification95% of reviews
- ✓Time tracking85% of reviews
- ✓Timer / alarm80% of reviews
- ✓Habit tracker70% of reviews
- ✓Progress Tracking90% of reviews
- ✓Task management60% of reviews
- ✓Блокировка телефона при отвлечении на соцсети/игры75% of reviews
- ✓Ad-free15% of reviews
- ✓Dark mode50% of reviews
- ✓Free tier30% of reviews
- ✓In-App Purchases(bonus)10% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠Соревнование с друзьями и обмен садами
Common complaints
- ✗Requires internet connection; often doesn't work in Russia without VPN10% of mentions
«Doesn't work without internet, and in Russia often doesn't work without VPN. Is there a way to make it more offline-friendly?»
- ✗Mandatory registration required to use the timer7% of mentions
«I need to register to use the timer. This is really stupid.»
- ✗Frequent crashes, account logouts, connection issues10% of mentions
«It lags heavily and constantly logs me out under the pretext of 'check your internet connection'. I have a connection.»
- ✗Limited choice of plants and garden features; cannot delete plants20% of mentions
«I'd like more options to interact with the garden, for example, to delete plants that were planted but I no longer like.»
- ✗No notification when session ends5% of mentions
«Could you make it so that when a session ends, you get a notification that the time has expired?»
What people praise
- ★Motivates you to focus on work and avoid distractions
«The app does its job effectively, really helping you focus on tasks without your phone.»
- ★Gamification component (plants, garden) makes productivity engaging
«The system is: set a timer, get things done, and earn coins. It looks like a game and that's what gives you the initial drive to focus.»
- ★Beautiful, pleasant and minimalist visual design
«Beautiful graphics, minimalist and pretty, pleasant design and doesn't look gloomy.»
- ★Actually helps speed up task completion and increase productivity
«I completed all my tasks quickly, which would have taken me at least 2 hours without this app.»
- ★Strictly tracks activity and prevents distractions (even in quick menu)
«Big plus is that the app strictly tracks your activity in third-party services. Even opening the quick menu is blocked.»