# Flowly: relaxation training — VR for Pain & Anxiety. What?!

> VR and biofeedback program for chronic pain and anxiety management. (iPhone/iPad app by Tamade LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowly-relaxation-training/id1485955236 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tamade LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454481257)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.61/5 from 401 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 432 MB
- Languages: English, Korean
- Released: 2020-01-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowly-relaxation-training/id1485955236/reviews.md

## What is Flowly?

Chronic pain sucks. Our team felt this firsthand, and enlisted a world class team of pain experts to design a 12-week curated program designed to take you from pain state, to flow state

“Flowly helps manage not only the physical aspects of living with pain and anxiety, but also offers invaluable support to overcome the mental challenges that come along with it.” -Dr. Aman Mahajan, Chair of Perioperative Medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

“Flowly’s virtual worlds help users reclaim a sense of calm and safety at the emotional and physical level, thus allowing them to reduce activation in their nervous system and pain in their body.” -Pierre Etienne-Vannier, Mind-Body Practitioner

*How Does It Work?*

Flowly’s Healing from Pain Program is a curated 12-week program with new lessons, daily trainings, and access to a coach included

Weeks 1-4: Building the Foundation
In your first week, you will receive a Kit that includes a VR headset and a HR sensor so you can engage in your daily VR nervous system training. You will also schedule your first of three Flowly Coaching sessions to set your goals for the program, design your Flowly routine moving forward, and answer any questions you might have

Weeks 5-8: Cultivating Intrinsic Brain-Body Regulation
Engage in trainings that utilize your nervous system to take control of various psychological and emotional aspects of your chronic pain experience. All while discovering new environments and tools to create physical safety. Meet with your Flowly coach for your second session to check in on progress and goals

Weeks 9-12: Establishing Enduring Practice
Reinforcing all the training you have accomplished so far, we will put together all the tools and learnings into a daily ritual that best fits your life now, but most importantly, your life and dreams moving forward. You will also meet with your coach for your last session to wrap up your program and establish your steps moving forward

All throughout the program, you will have access to:
* Bubbles: virtual small support groups where heroes can connect with one another and engage in activities to do with improving their health
* Workshops: with health experts and specialists on specific educational health topics
* Tools: 2D breathwork guides, educational articles, and more in the Resources tab in-app
* Forum: a community forum where heroes can share their experiences and questions

After 3 months you will have the opportunity to go into “Maintenance Mode” with continued access to the program content, new VR worlds and experiences, and other in-app resources.

*Can This Actually Work?*

Flowly marries two powerful approaches: biofeedback for relaxation training and Virtual Reality. There are 1,000+ studies dedicated to both therapies for pain. Flowly itself is partnered with UPMC and USC for studies with a grant awarded by the National Institute of Health.

Dr. Robert Tien, the former Chair of Neuroradiology at Duke, says this, “Flowly’s experiences help enhance a user’s Vagus Nerve function, which plays a crucial role in preventing inflammation, increasing heart resilience, and treating symptoms of chronic pain and anxiety. Flowly is fun and accessible, but ultimately, can seriously improve overall life quality with consistent use”

*Subscription Pricing and Terms*

Healing from Pain Program
- Program Fee - $474.99
- Maintenance Fee - $4.99/month

Standard Flowly Subscription 
- Change My Life Membership - $44.99/month or $239.99/year
- Community Membership - $4.99/month or $59.99/year

Your subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account. For more information, see our terms at https://www.flowly.world/terms-of-service and privacy policy at https://www.flowly.world/privacy-policy

## Key features

- 12-week curated program
- VR nervous system training
- HR sensor integration
- Flowly Coaching sessions
- Virtual support groups (Bubbles)
- Expert-led workshops
- 2D breathwork guides

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flowly Pro Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| Flowly Pro Yearly | $239.99 | per year |
| Flowly Basic Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Flowly Basic Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Flowly Basic Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Flowly Pro Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| Community Membership Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Community Membership Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Flowly Journey Maintenance | $4.99 | per month |
| Flowly Family Plan | $349.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Healing from Pain Program | $1000.00 | one-time |


## What do users think of Flowly?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💤 Helps with sleep and insomnia
- 🧘‍♀️ Effective for anxiety and stress relief
- 🚀 Immersive VR experience
- 📊 Provides biometric data and feedback
- 🤝 Responsive and helpful customer support

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤕 Issues with heart rate sensor and connectivity
- 🤓 Steep learning curve for some users
- 🤖 Concerns about overly corporate/cult-like language
- 🔍 Lack of free trial or demo version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when entering billing information
- Incompatibility issues with certain phone models and VR headsets

**Most requested features**

- Ability to walk around in VR worlds instead of just sitting
- Integration with Apple Health and other fitness trackers
- More diverse range of VR environments and experiences
- Offline mode for VR sessions
- Customizable breathing patterns and pacing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 82)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowly-relaxation-training/id1485955236/reviews.md

### 4/5 — This literally works

*2026-03-10, version 1.77.0*

This is helping me with bone, body pain, fibromyalgia, migraines, muscle spasms, and to relax. Diana C.
Thank you Flowly and wwp

### 5/5 — Breathing Technique

*2026-03-01, version 1.77.0*

I went to sleep just doing the practice today.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-07-23, version 1.75.0*

Has been so helpful for my anxiety.

### 1/5 — You sold out

*2024-12-29*

I discovered Flowly around 2021, during some really dark times, and it was truly a game changer. After half a lifetime of living solely in my head, discovering the connection to my body was mind blowing, and for me, it eventually opened the door to yoga and other practices. 

I’ve been struggling for a few months now, trying to adjust to working life after years of staying home, and I’m not doing very well. I don’t have the time for hours of yoga and meditation anymore to get myself back into balance. So I decided to go back to what used to work (this app) and try to give my nervous system a little reset over Christmas. I still have all the equipment, so I figured it’d be just a matter of renewing a lapsed subscription on my phone. 

Not the case. Come to find out that you guys moved this whole thing behind a ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR PAYWALL and decided to let the health insurance industry take their cut, as well. Nothing about the new Pain Program (again, $1000!) required you to cut off the old subscription model. But maybe that was a condition for getting an exclusive deal with Aetna? 

I’m truly disgusted and also really heartbroken. Nothing good ever lasts in this world. So here is my message to Celine Tien, Julien Soros, and Narae Kim, the founders of Flowly: SHAME ON YOU.

### 5/5 — Effective for my pain and anxiety

*2024-07-09, version 1.73.0*

Flowly has been a great tool to help manage anxiety.  It has made living with chronic pain more bearable.

### 5/5 — Game Changer

*2023-10-26, version 1.68.0*

Best decision I’ve made :)

### 2/5 — $300 Paywall

*2023-10-02, version 1.68.0*

While there used to be a demo available, so you can try the core idea of the app before spending so much money, absolutely everything is behind the $310 paywall now. Not just the main “journey” but the breathing exercises, forum, click on anything at all and the upgrade pop-up appears. 

It’s not an upgrade if the basic functionality of the app requires you to pay. Just charge that much to download the app at this point.

My rating is low not because they shouldn’t be allowed to charge $309 for their program, but because they’re deceptively calling it an upgrade when it’s really the basic price of the app.

### 5/5 — Treats my Anxiety and Depression

*2023-09-03, version 1.67.2*

Flowly has been an incredible treatment for my anxiety and depression.  Really, I can’t say enough how quickly and effectively it works.

### 1/5 — Crashes before I can use it

*2023-04-18, version 1.62.0*

Every time I enter my billing info as requested the app crashes.

### 5/5 — Great job, Flowly! And, thank you!

*2023-02-03, version 1.60.0*

I’ve been using Flowly for generalized anxiety for two weeks now. I am so impressed! After five days, I estimated that my anxiety was reduced by about 30%. It is still a journey – I’m not free of the anxiety yet, but until now, I haven’t found something I had confidence could help. What a gift!  I’ve looked at other biofeedback programs, but none of them have all of the auxiliary support that Flowly does, even while the cost is about the same.To my knowledge, Flowly is uncommon in using virtual reality. The team make themselves available to answer questions; they offer a special Flowly social media, where those of us who are healing can share; they offer videoconferencing get-togethers to discuss breathing techniques and strategies for feeling better; and they even offer video conference music and art therapy sessions, all included!  Flowly records data that I can access about my HRV changes overtime. I’ve encountered several different members of the team, and they have all been warm, respectful, insightful, and available. The founder replied to one of my social media posts. I laughed, and asked one of the team if they were a nonprofit, because I couldn’t imagine they were providing as much as they do! The Flowly team is on a mission to make a difference in the world, and they are doing it kindly and beautifully.

## Frequently asked questions about Flowly

### What is Flowly and how does it work?

Flowly is a 12-week program that uses virtual reality and biofeedback to help manage chronic pain and anxiety. It includes daily VR training sessions, access to a HR sensor, and regular coaching sessions with experts to guide you through building regulation skills.

### What are the key features of the Flowly program?

Key features include a 12-week curated program with new lessons and daily trainings, VR nervous system training with a provided headset and HR sensor, three coaching sessions, access to virtual support groups (Bubbles), expert-led workshops, and a community forum.

### How much does Flowly cost?

The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases for its structured programs and features. The 12-week program, which includes the VR headset, HR sensor, and coaching, is part of the in-app purchase model.

### What kind of results can I expect from Flowly?

Flowly aims to help users transition from a pain state to a flow state by managing both the physical and mental challenges of chronic pain and anxiety. It leverages scientific approaches like biofeedback and VR, which have extensive research supporting their efficacy in pain management and relaxation.

### Who is Flowly designed for?

This app is designed for individuals who are struggling with chronic pain and anxiety. It's particularly beneficial for those looking for a structured, evidence-based approach that combines technology like VR and biofeedback with expert guidance and community support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.77.0 — 2025-08-07

We made a few bug fixes to the sessions

### 1.76.0 — 2025-07-24

We've updated our experiences to support the latest iPhones

### 1.75.0 — 2025-06-28

We've made some fixes and improvement to many of our VR sessions

### 1.74.0 — 2025-02-10

We updated our VR experience to improve performance and functionality.

### 1.73.0 — 2024-06-24

We're excited to launch a new world: Awareness World!

Journey through a serene cave, tranquil waters, and a starlit sky. In these sessions, you will use guided visualization and mindful breathing to cultivate inner strength, nurture future aspirations, and embrace your authentic self.

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