# Flow - Depression treatment — user reviews > 53 indexed App Store user reviews of Flow by Flow Neuroscience AB, rated 4.70/5 from 1,273 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-depression-treatment/id1191476056/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-depression-treatment/id1191476056.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 47 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (13 of 53) ### 3/5 — Update the app to be native on IPAD! *2025-07-20, version 3.9.0* Please update the app so it can use the full iPad screen instead of being a small emulation with blurry graphics ### 5/5 — Please add widget *2024-09-14, version 3.5.0* Seems like a nice app. It would be great if there was a widget for the Home Screen and Lock Screen. ### 5/5 — Happy with Flow so far *2024-06-28, version 3.3.0* I have now had 16 sessions and am so glad I bent the plastic to buy this device The acid test will come in weeks to come but I understand I am able to have two sessions a week for another year at least I am 67 and have suffered with depression from an extremely early age, can remember clearly the feeling of sadness at 3 years old…. It’s never too late to try and help yourself and make changes ### 5/5 — Amazing *2024-05-20, version 3.2.0* This worked for me. The effect was almost instant. It’s made a profound difference to my life. ### 5/5 — a superb app effective sleek and engaging- highly recommended *2024-03-17, version 2.43.0* if you are struggling with depression Flow neuroscience is twice as effective as pharmaceutical antidepressants but if you really want bang your back, make sure you use this app and to all the courses ### 5/5 — Flow Works! *2024-02-27, version 2.43.0* As someone with decades long depression I’ve had great results using Flow. I highly recommend trying it, with a money back guarantee you’ve nothing to lose! ### 3/5 — It’s okay *2024-01-10, version 2.41.0* The app and device are quite good, it’s really great at the start because it really helps to guide your treatment But after you have been using it for a year or so like me, a lot of the inbuilt features start to become annoying. A depression quiz with no way to cancel it feels unnecessary once a week at this point, nothing has really changed, I have reached the peak of the treatment. I find myself spamming answers just to skip the the treatment step without reading them, I imagine others would do the same. Restricting usage to x number of days in a given period. Again this should have some kind of override in the options. I have no doubt that flow neuroscience have done their research and determined for whatever reasons that their schedule is best. But according to my own research it is safe to use TDCS daily, having completed the course it would be nice if there was an option to de restrict usage more. Also i always put on the pads before switching it on automatically, then it makes me take off the headset, take off the pads, put the pads back on, put on the headset. Whoever made that thing with the ‘attach pads now’ should be banished to the fifth circle of hell! (Joking of course but it is very annoying!) TL;DR it’s great for people starting out with TDCS for depression but for long term users, a lot of the training wheels end up becoming a time wasting hindrance. Solution: have an options menu which unlocks after the course has been completed which gives you more freedom over your usage of the device. ### 2/5 — Keine Wiederholung möglich *2023-06-03, version 2.33.0* Eine an sich tolle App. Es ist nur sehr ärgerlich, dass man das Programm nur einmal durchlaufen kann und es nicht wiederholen kann. Es ist zwar möglich, das Chatarchiv nochmal durchzugehen, es ist aber sehr nervig und man vertut sich schnell, wo man schon war und es ist auch etwas anderes, als wenn man den Chat mit der App nochmal systematisch in Echtzeit durchgeht. Bitte ermöglicht doch eine Wiederholung. ### 5/5 — 5 sessions in *2023-05-29, version 2.33.0* I am now on my 5th session of Flow. I decided to try Flow as I was already on antidepressant medications and due to family issues was also suffering from an amount of stress. Together they we’re getting on top of me. I have followed the app during my period of stimulation, and have also followed the dietary advice and so far made small changes in my behaviour and doing different things as advised. I realised that my lack of interest in food was probably exacerbating my feelings of lack of self worth . As of today I am feeling brighter, getting up earlier in a morning, eating proper food and the world doesn’t seem as dark. I look forward to seeing what I feel like after the next set of 5 treatments. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2023-02-11, version 2.31.0* Flow is wonderful. The app works like a charm for me. ### 4/5 — **Updated Review *2022-05-08, version 2.21.0* I have changed my rating from 1 star to 4 stars. This is due to a change in how they offer their equipment. I feel it is now much fairer and gives a great choice to the buyer/patient/customer. In addition the app is free for all users, regardless of whether or not you have purchased the Tdcs device from them. This is very good of them and the quality of the app/therapy is high. PREVIOUS REVIEW Unfortunately like many companies they have just moved to a Subscription based model. This means they now charge a £175 up front cost for the actual device . Then a ‘treatment’ course which varies in cost and duration (2 months=£64, 6 months= £132, 12months = £192). (Which is essentially paying to turn the device on and undertake app-based CBT, which is a reasonable-though costly program ) they move you onto a ‘maintenance’ program (£23 per month-allows you to use the device twice a week ) which is compulsory or the device which you have already paid for is deactivated. See quote from their site: “ **After the care programme ends, you will be automatically enrolled in a follow-up maintenance care (2 stimulations per week) at the standard care rate of £23 / month. We will notify you of the automatic enrollment at least 2 weeks prior to the end of the care programme. After this, you can terminate the subscription at any time through Flow customer support. In case of termination, your Flow headset will be deactivated, and you will not be able to use it for further stimulation sessions until you renew your subscription.”** If you are depressed and desperate you may miss this change to their approach. I think it is very sad and unfortunate that they treat vulnerable customers/patients this way. I hope they change their policy, or, as with so many others who have treated their uses a bit like cash cows I’m sure the company will steadily suffer, and fade away. ### 2/5 — Bad product and application *2022-05-04, version 2.21.0* The app is filled with CBT courses that you can browse and go through at your own pace. Pretty much all courses are self explanatory and don’t offer much in terms of knowledge or insight to a severely depressed patient. Furthermore, the headset gave me major discomfort and a very bad burning sensation that caused me to remove it. Terrible product and mediocre application too. ### 5/5 — The Most Helpful App I’ve used *2022-03-23, version 2.20.0* This app literally saved my life. I felt very confused about what was depression when I was depressed. It helped me better understand myself and what I had to do to feel better. I felt less alone in my recovery. I wish it would also be available in french! Thank you for creating this app ❤️and raising awareness on this mental health condition. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App login trouble *2026-02-21, version 3.10.2* App won’t let me login or reset the password. ### 1/5 — No difference *2025-11-21, version 3.10.0* I have been using this machine now for over a month and I haven’t noticed anything different. It didn’t seem to do anything or have any positive impact whatsoever. I wouldn’t recommend it as far as my experience is concerned ### 1/5 — Videos *2025-10-31, version 3.9.3* Embedded videos do not play. Please fix. ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2025-04-04, version 3.8.0* Rubbish ### 1/5 — Überhaupt keine Wirkung !! *2023-10-19, version 2.38.0* Bin voll enttäuscht, außer das Ich über 400,-€ losgeworden bin, mein Stirn verband habe und die Zeit investiert, hat mir Persönlich Flow nicht geholfen. Leider kann ich Flow nicht weiter empfehlen. ### 1/5 — Dissapointed *2022-12-28, version v2.30.0* The website said my headset would take 1-2 days to arrive, but it ended up taking 12 days. Dissapointed they weren’t honest about how long dispatch and delivery would take. I’d really hoped the headset and therapy would help, but sadly they’ve had no noticeable effect ### 1/5 — Not for American market *2021-06-06, version 2.13.0* The flow headset appears to be only available in the UK and Europe. There is no option for a US charger. ### 1/5 — Buggy *2021-01-29, version 2.11.2* I can’t use the app because when you create an account the keyboard to enter the password doesn’t appear! You can’t enter anything at all. Useless ### 1/5 — otay *2021-01-18, version 2.11.2* didn’t realize that this product is only available with euro charge cords. i live in canada and just saved myself the near 500£ or $ 1000 exchange rate. hahaha😂🤣🤓. didn’t think this product was so expensive and unattainable. ### 2/5 — probleme de communication/conprehension *2025-09-18, version 3.9.3* l'application est bien en elle meme elle peut vraiment aider mais le fait que ce soit juste un bot et pas une ia c'est assez compliqué quand on esaye de lui parler parce qu'on comprend pas elle continue toute seule. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Flow Headset *2026-06-25, version 3.11.1* Ich kann die App und das Headset empfehlen, frühere musste man für solche Behandlungen zu speziellen Ärzten Kliniken fahren heute gehts zuhause. Man kann über die wöchentlichen Fragebogen auch den Behandlungsfortschritt screenen. Das ist super. ### 5/5 — Schöne Idee für schlechte Tage *2026-05-17, version 3.11.1* Die App hilft mir mehr als ein Therapeut ### 5/5 — Helpful flow *2026-03-29, version 3.10.2* I have found flow very helpful full. I suffer with with type 2 Bipolar diagnosed only 18 mths ago. Have it very hard. Heard of flow researched it as I have a medical back ground. Have found flow very helpful. I still have lows but they do not last as long as they used to. Helps me to stay more stable. I have donated a flow to my area mental health, I know how slow the NHS is and wanted to help people, this was one of the ways I could help. Flow will help more people over time than I can. Up ### 5/5 — Life changing *2026-02-17, version 3.10.2* Finally I can sleep better, I am more motivated, more social, eat better and generally feel better than I have in a long time thank you! ### 5/5 — Noticeable change after 3 sessions….again! *2026-01-16, version 3.10.2* This is my second time around using the Flow Headset as my depression came back with a vengeance and I was feeling really low. I felt way better after just two to three sessions and now, entering the second full week, I look forward to using it each day as I know it’s having an effect. I feel much clearer in my head and my thoughts and I’m much happier in my home life. I actually combine the stimulation sessions with meditation more so to save time, but I find it’s a great combination. I would definitely recommend the Flow Headset….its definitely shifted the dark cloud of depression from my life, now for the second time. ### 5/5 — Astounding *2025-10-26, version 3.9.3* I have struggled with anxiety and depression for most of my life. I have tried many antidepressants that have either not helped or cause side effects that are difficult to manage. I was offered FLOW as an NHS worker. The effects were almost instant. I had a blip after a few weeks which lasted a couple of weeks- which I have read can happen. But other than that- I can honestly say that not only am I not depressed, I am genuinely happy. First time since childhood. 2 sessions a week maintenance is enough. I do dip when I have missed a couple of sessions. So I know the FLOW is still working. It has given me my life back. Probably saved my life. ### 5/5 — Evidence based side effect free depression treatment *2025-08-15, version 3.9.0* Amazing evidence based results with daily treatment I went from suicidal ideation to feeling like myself again so good i use it in my team for members struggling with depression ### 5/5 — It works! *2025-07-17, version 3.9.0* This definitely makes me feel better. I’ve noticed a dramatic difference, when it was dropped down to once a week, but it’s currently back up to twice a week. So it is adaptable to your own readings, from your surveys. Expensive but worth it in my eyes. ### 5/5 — Sirma *2025-03-14, version 3.8.0* it is very good. ### 5/5 — It worked for me, just took some time *2024-11-19, version 3.6.0* I had to stop as headset got misplaced when I was moving home. I hope one day to be able to buy new set. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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