·DESIGNED TO TRIGGER YOUR FLOW STATE
Your trigger to flow state.
Clear your mind, warm up with Sudoku, and launch into deep work.
iPad app on the App Store · Free Mac download · One subscription
Mac and iPad. One flow ritual.
Two native apps — touch on tablet, keyboard on desktop. Same subscription.
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Full-screen, touch-first sessions wherever you work.
iPad app · free on the App Store
Native Mac app with menu bar and keyboard-first workflow.
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Your ritual to flow State
Four science-backed steps to trigger deep focus on demand.
Mental Declutter
CLEAR
Your brain is full. Empty it here.
Free writing to dump thoughts, worries, and mental noise. Start with a clean slate.
Your brain can only hold 4–7 active thoughts at once. Everything else creates noise.
Cognitive Activation
TRIGGER
5 minutes of puzzles. Infinite focus after.
Sudoku continuously engages working memory — the system responsible for holding and manipulating information in real time.
Regular Sudoku players perform comparably to individuals 8–10 years younger on standard cognitive tests.
Actionable Goals
INTENT
Name what you'll accomplish.
Define the exact action you'll complete. Vague goals reduce follow-through. Specific actions increase execution.
People who create specific written action plans are more than 2× as likely to complete a task
Pomodoro
LOCK IN
Work in focused sprints. The timer enforces commitment.
Open-ended work invites distraction and fatigue. Time-boxed sessions create urgency, reduce drift, and protect attention.
Pomodoro Technique has been associated with ~15–25% higher self-rated focus than unstructured work.
Flow is a mental state of effortless focus.
It's when you're fully absorbed in what you're doing —
How to get into Flow state
A repeatable cycle to trigger flow state on demand.
CLEAR
Free writing to declutter your mind. Dump all thoughts, worries, and tasks onto paper. Turn a messy mind into a clean slate.
TRIGGER
Play a quick Sudoku puzzle. It activates your prefrontal cortex and becomes your "start" button, transitioning from scattered thinking to focused doing.
CHALLENGE
Turn clarity into execution. Break big goals into small, clear steps.
LOCK-IN
Use the Pomodoro technique for full immersion on one task. Zero switching. Zero distractions. This is where flow happens.
PRESENCE
A clean UI keeps you in the zone. If you wander, the app guides you back.
RESET
Close loops, capture new ideas, and keep unfinished tasks for next session. Exit strong. Ready to repeat.
CLEAR
Free writing to declutter your mind. Dump all thoughts, worries, and tasks onto paper. Turn a messy mind into a clean slate.
Focus shouldn't be complicated.
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Everything you need to organize and complete your first flow sessions with ease.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Flow Sudoku, platforms, and Flow Studio.
What is Flow Sudoku?
Flow Sudoku is a focus app that uses a short mental declutter, a Sudoku warm-up, and deep-work timers to help you enter a flow state before demanding work. It is available as a free Mac download and as an iPad app on the App Store, with an optional Flow Studio subscription for cross-platform access.
Is Flow Sudoku on iPad?
Yes. Flow Sudoku is on the App Store for iPad. You can install it from the product page linked on this site.
Does Flow Sudoku work on Mac?
Yes. The Mac app is a free download (DMG) from this website. Flow Studio subscription billing is handled through Paddle for users who want the full cross-platform experience.
How does Flow Sudoku relate to Sudoku and focus?
Sudoku acts as a cognitive warm-up: a structured, low-friction puzzle that helps you shift from scattered attention into concentrated problem-solving before you start deep work.
What is included in Flow Studio?
Flow Studio is the paid tier that unlocks the full experience across platforms. Pricing and plan details are shown in the Pricing section on this page and at checkout via Paddle.