# Expand vs Flows!

The clearest difference is rating: Flows! at 5.0 against Expand's 4.0. Flows! also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Expand's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Expand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Flows! sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $19.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flows! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expand has 301 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Expand ships an update monthly, Flows! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expand | Flows! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expand-beyond-meditation/id1552705313/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flows/id6740400906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 67 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE MONROE INSTITUTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552705315) | [Taylor Flows LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789753343) |

## What reviewers say

### Expand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expand-beyond-meditation/id1552705313)

Access profound states of expanded awareness with guided meditations and proprietary sound science. Explore topics like relaxation, joy, insight, and sleep to foster meaning, relieve stress, and release unwanted patterns. Discover inner wisdom and joy through active imagination and perception.

**Highlights:** 100+ guided meditations, Monroe Sound Science audio technology, Multi-day mini-courses, Guided reflection and journaling, Custom-generated soundscapes, Focus on active imagination and perception

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expand Plus Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Expand Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful meditation tool
- 👍 Lovely and helpful
- 👍 Great way to practice
- 👍 Transformative
- 👍 First class app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Money maker
- 🔒 How do you get a premium subscription?
- 🐛 Cuts off sometimes?
- 🔍 Where's the guidance?
- 🐛 Annoyed

**Reported bugs**

- Paid but no play
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Sound shuts off when the iphone goes to sleep

**Requested features**

- Longer guided meditations
- What's new section for meditations
- Ability to turn off background music
- Monthly charge option


### Flows!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flows/id6740400906)

Master movement and unlock creativity with this platform dedicated to flow arts. It offers in-depth tutorials and expert insights to help you refine foundational moves, explore new combos, and develop your unique style in a supportive environment.

**Highlights:** In-depth flow arts tutorials, Detailed technique breakdowns, Expert insights and guidance, Develop unique flow styles, Foundational moves and combos, Supportive learning atmosphere

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly1 | $19.95 | per month |
| monthly2 | $19.95 | per month |
| monthly4 | $26.99 | per month |
| monthly1 | $78.99 | per month |
| yearly1 | $204.99 | per year |
| yearly2 | $204.99 | per year |
| yearly3 | $254.99 | per year |
| yearly1 | $689.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expand free?

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

### Is Flows! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Expand or Flows!?

Flows! is rated higher. Expand averages 4.0 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Flows! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Expand or Flows! have ads?

Expand shows ads; Flows! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Expand or Flows!?

Expand ships an update monthly, and Flows! every 3 months. Most recently, Expand was updated on November 3, 2026 and Flows! on October 28, 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.*