Drop the subscription model
Sell me the app, I’d gladly pay once. You’re not providing a service, it’s greed. I can use my iCloud storage if I need it and software has been updated without prying money from users and holding their notes hostage requiring they pay to use until the end of time. Don’t waste your time learning and using this app unless you budget for the sub fee until you die.
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No harm in trying this beautiful app
After clicking the free trial option, which did not ask for any payment information, I began journaling and doodling in the app (at 2-3 am), which I haven’t done in years. I felt so comfortable writing in it and did not feel the unease I felt when figuring out some of the drawing apps. I’m now questioning what I should do with my empty moleskin journals that I haven’t used since purchasing them years ago. That same morning, I purchased the yearly subscription. I am already using it in all aspects of my life (school, personal journal, learning scripts for my job) and can’t wait to see what else they may add. Within the app is a “community thread” where people post what they would like to see improvements in and the developers have notes that say “in progress” and such to see what suggestions they are working on.
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Great app, still room to grow
I fell in love with the beautiful UI and clean aesthetic of this app during my demo, and will definitely be willing to pay the reasonable $12/yr to keep enjoying it (please just don’t bump that price back up to $30). The sight of my digital notebook spreads looking just like my physical ones is super satisfying; it truly does make me want to keep writing and writing, whether it’s journal entries, work notes, or sketches.
There are still some visible rough edges, though. Resolution gets very blurry when you scroll through pages of a single file, and there’s no way to zoom out and view the whole thing. The minimal interface is a selling point so they shouldn’t clutter it, but certain organizational features and customization options (ex. better file management, the ability to save default page setups) are absent, and sorely missed. I expect quality from Moleskine and think, especially since this not just a paid app but part of a subscription service, they still have work to do. Assuming they continue to refine the app though I will gladly comes back to renew my subscription.
There are still some visible rough edges, though. Resolution gets very blurry when you scroll through pages of a single file, and there’s no way to zoom out and view the whole thing. The minimal interface is a selling point so they shouldn’t clutter it, but certain organizational features and customization options (ex. better file management, the ability to save default page setups) are absent, and sorely missed. I expect quality from Moleskine and think, especially since this not just a paid app but part of a subscription service, they still have work to do. Assuming they continue to refine the app though I will gladly comes back to renew my subscription.
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A wonderfully pleasing app even if all you do is doodle!
The interface and variety of pens and different options makes this a very creative digital sktech book. I find myself wanting to keep opening it even whits great!I don’t have something in mind to be drawing. Some mini tips would go well with it (for those of us who aren’t yet Picasso’s!) love it, Actions and Timepage. The three are my most attractive looking and sounding apps!
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Don’t add much, just make it better.
Learn from 53, Flow team. Once upon a time there was an app called Paper, by 53. It failed to improve and progress the way it’s users needed it to and now it’s a piece of crap. You guys are riding a very thin line with having minimal tools and options while still remaining relevant and having a very elegant app that’s a joy to use. As long as apps like Procreate exist, where you only pay once and can be as “pro” or as basic as you want with it, Flow is going to be a challenging sell. You’re riding on brand and aesthetics and that may not carry you forever.
But I get the vision of Flow and I personally love it. I’m a graphic designer, so it’s nice having a digital space to draw and think while not worrying about layers or being too granular with my sketches. Flow gives me permission to be messy, and I like that.
The paper formats are nice, I’ve found myself using the ruled format from time to time to take notes since Flow has my favorite interface (and sounds!) of any drawing app...so why not? Tools are great, I love the color picker and lack of total freedom while still having a TON of options. I don’t feel restricted with color.
I’d be wary with adding much in the way of functionality, but new tools from time to time would be fun. I’m looking forward to the app getting better at what it already does as opposed to becoming more feature-heavy.
But I get the vision of Flow and I personally love it. I’m a graphic designer, so it’s nice having a digital space to draw and think while not worrying about layers or being too granular with my sketches. Flow gives me permission to be messy, and I like that.
The paper formats are nice, I’ve found myself using the ruled format from time to time to take notes since Flow has my favorite interface (and sounds!) of any drawing app...so why not? Tools are great, I love the color picker and lack of total freedom while still having a TON of options. I don’t feel restricted with color.
I’d be wary with adding much in the way of functionality, but new tools from time to time would be fun. I’m looking forward to the app getting better at what it already does as opposed to becoming more feature-heavy.
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Monthly Subscription = Deal Breaker
Charge once for a good product and we’ll pay for it (you know like a moleskin notebook!) Please don’t turn everything into another Netflix style pricing model, it’s annoying and frustrating. I would happily pay a single price to own this. It’s not a bad product, but it doesn’t justify a monthly price model that handcuffs it’s users into a subscription to use a simple product. There are updates but nothing worth this price. Please release an option to have a one time payment and I would happily support it. Just like I buy a notebook once I want to do the same here. Anything else is purely ridiculous.
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Subscription HELL
I am over the idea of apps that require a subscription to use. Offer a one time price to purchase the app and be done with it.
Flow (iek)
Flow is an ok app. Although it has a cost which is far too expensive, i have been enjoying using this app in the free trial. It does not have the best range of supplies but enough to suit my standard. With one of my drawings( my fave) the app glitched and had big strokey lines and the word ‘flow’ on top of my drawing. I have tried to fix it but nothing had worked. It’s ok this app. But not for artists who need a lot of supplies.
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Response from developer
Hi there! Thanks for the feedback. We’d like to learn more about this bug you encountered—would you mind emailing us at flow@moleskinestudio.com? Cheers!
First time loving my iPad as a journal
I’ve had an iPad ever since the first version. It always stayed unused. I love the simplicity and yet the ability to fine tweak the tools and I’m not overwhelmed by an art app (which are very good but not for quick journaling with concept sketches) will all the brushes and what not. It did feel like I had my moleskin back with me and now I don’t have to feel I’m without it.
My only request is for the developers to make a widget for quick access from the lockscreen and to be able to keep the line/graph sizes in portrait mode.
Overall perfect app, and finally moleskine got it right after all these years!
My only request is for the developers to make a widget for quick access from the lockscreen and to be able to keep the line/graph sizes in portrait mode.
Overall perfect app, and finally moleskine got it right after all these years!
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Don’t waste your money
Bought in error, the product has NOTHING special and you can get a far better experience from FREE apps. I have requested a refund but it appears my efforts may be in vain. Don’t mind rewarding performance but this not worth the money Sketcha has more for free.
Response from developer
Hi mike 9t, we’re sorry that you’re dissatisfied with Flow. Unfortunately, only Apple can provide refunds—to receive one, follow the instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084. –JU
