# 360 Writer vs Flow

The clearest difference is rating: 360 Writer at 4.6 against Flow's 4.2. 360 Writer also leads on ratings volume (911 vs 59). Flow's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 360 Writer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Flow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

360 Writer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 360 Writer has 911 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 62% positive.

360 Writer ships an update every 3 weeks, Flow weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 360 Writer | Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (911 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/360-writer-voice-recorder/id1008197697/reviews)** | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-mind-map/id1597123257/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **911** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Toro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003781256) | [Devpool.Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597123259) |

## What reviewers say

### 360 Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/360-writer-voice-recorder/id1008197697)

Record and transcribe audio from meetings, lectures, and phone calls. Organize, search, and share your recordings and notes easily. Features include unlimited recording, smart editing, and various export options.

**Highlights:** Unlimited audio and call recording, AI-powered transcription, Smart editor for transcripts, Organize and search recordings, Export and share via cloud services, Background recording and playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call Recording: Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Transcription Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Call Recording: Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Call Recording: Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Transcription Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Pro Transcription Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Call Recording: Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Call Recording: Yearly Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent recording quality
- 📝 Useful note-taking features
- 🎨 Attractive and user-friendly design
- ⏱️ Efficient transcription capabilities
- 🔍 Helpful for various use cases (meetings, lectures, interviews)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable recording/transcription (drops calls, inaccurate transcripts)
- 💰 Expensive subscription model with hidden fees
- 🔒 Privacy concerns regarding data collection
- 🔧 Buggy app with frequent crashes and errors
- ⏱️ Slow or unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to open or start recording
- Recordings not saving or disappearing
- Transcription service not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Continuous playback of recordings
- Ability to delete individual recordings on Apple Watch
- Improved syncing and file management across devices
- More transparent pricing and subscription options


### Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-mind-map/id1597123257)

Organize, prioritize, and generate new ideas with this mobile mind mapping tool. It offers features for brainstorming, note-taking, and collaboration, with options for creating multiple maps and exporting in various formats.

**Highlights:** Create mind maps, Add icons, colors, and themes, View and edit notes, links, and tasks, Draw connections between nodes, Real-time collaboration, Export maps in PDF and PNG, Export in multiple professional formats

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Best Features | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock PRO functionality | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 360 Writer free?

360 Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flow free?

Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 360 Writer or Flow?

360 Writer is rated higher. 360 Writer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 911 ratings, while Flow averages 4.2 from 59 ratings.

### Do 360 Writer or Flow have ads?

Neither 360 Writer nor Flow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 360 Writer or Flow?

360 Writer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flow weekly. Most recently, 360 Writer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Flow on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*