Getting started
How do I start with FocusFlow?
Download it and you're in — no sign-up, no login. Jot down what's circling in your head, or just pick one thing and let FocusFlow shrink its first step. Take it slow.
How is it different from other to-do or Pomodoro apps?
FocusFlow is built specifically for the hardest part: starting. It works with your energy right now, not priority; it hands you the "smallest next step" when you're stuck; it values your showing up, not your output; and it never punishes you for an off day. The tone is always a gentle coach.
Data & sync
Is my data safe? Does it get uploaded?
Your data stays on your phone by default. FocusFlow has no accounts, no ads, and no cross-app tracking. It uses three optional or switchable server-side features: anonymous presence counting (random IDs stay briefly in memory, while capacity monitoring retains only hourly aggregate peaks with no IDs or content), anonymous usage analytics (PostHog, never your tasks or notes, can be turned off in Me → Share & Feedback), and the share-for-membership program. See the full Privacy Policy.
Will I lose data when switching phones?
With iCloud sync on, FocusFlow syncs between devices through your own iCloud account, so nothing is lost when you switch. Toggle it anytime in iOS Settings → your name → iCloud.
AI task breakdown
How do I turn on AI breakdown?
In the app, go to Profile → AI Settings, choose a platform (DeepSeek, Tongyi, Kimi, Zhipu, OpenAI, etc.), enter your own API key, then tap "Load latest models" to pick one. After that, you can break any big task into small steps with one tap from the task detail view.
Your key stays on your device — we never collect or store it. Task text is only sent to your chosen provider when you tap breakdown.
Can I skip AI entirely?
Absolutely. AI breakdown is optional. Without a key, and without tapping breakdown, everything else in FocusFlow works as usual and no task content ever leaves your device.
Anything else?
We'd love to hear from you — a bug, a feature wish, or just your story about you and "starting."
focusflow@gatheon.com