Comparison

Strflow vs Reverie

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Strflow

This app offers a unique chat-style interface for taking notes, organizing them with tags, and setting reminders. It integrates seamlessly with iOS features and ensures your data is secure and exportable.

Highlights
  • Chat-style note-taking
  • Timeline organization
  • Tagging system
  • Todo lists and reminders
  • Quick capture from anywhere
  • Rich text editor
  • iCloud sync and backup
Features
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Strflow adopts a chat-style timeline format for incredibly simple and beautiful note-taking. Experience the simplicity of note-taking in a texting-yourself style. # Build Your Timeline As you jot down notes, a personal timeline naturally forms. With tags, you can also create timelines focused on specific topics. Tags can be attached or created from anywhere, and you can easily reorder them with drag & drop in the sidebar. # Todo & Reminders, Naturally in Your Timeline Strflow turns your checklists into a dedicated Todo timeline, so you can easily review tasks, check them off, and add new ones from a single view. You can also set notes for future dates and use them as reminders. Scheduled notes stay hidden until the right time, then gently surface with notifications—right when you need them. # Quick Notes Anywhere Sync quickly and capture notes from anywhere. Open the app and start typing instantly, access Strflow from the share sheet — no need to switch apps. # Native on iOS Strflow is designed natively for iOS, blending perfectly with its look and feel. It also integrates with system features like Apple Shortcuts and the share sheet—making it easy to fit into your workflow. # Your Data, 100% Yours Your data is stored safely on your device and in iCloud. When saved to iCloud, it’s encrypted with your iCloud Keychain. For those using iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection, enjoy the added security of end-to-end encryption. All data can also be exported as Markdown, so you can take it anywhere with no lock-in. # A Powerful Editor Strflow supports a wide range of rich-text editing features, including: • Link previews • Checklists • Note links • Inline formatting (bold, italic, etc.) • Block-level formatting (lists, code blocks, quote blocks, etc.) • Images --- Strflow lets you take unlimited notes for free. By joining Strflow Plus, you’ll unlock encrypted sync and backup via iCloud. Prices may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card via your App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Once activated, subscriptions cannot be canceled. Manage your subscriptions in your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. The lifetime option is a one-time, non-renewing purchase that grants permanent access to Strflow Plus features. --- For any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us at support@strflow.app. We are eager to assist and connect with you! Privacy policy: https://strflow.app/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://strflow.app/terms

About

Reverie

A distraction-free journaling app for daily thoughts and reflections. Offers curated prompts and a calm space to build a writing habit. Premium features include photo additions and export options.

Highlights
  • Unlimited journal entries
  • Curated writing prompts
  • Entry browsing and search
  • iCloud sync
  • Add photos to entries
  • Export journal as PDF
  • App lock for privacy
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Reverie is a beautiful, distraction-free journal for your daily thoughts, reflections, and ideas. Whether you write freely or start with a thoughtful prompt, Reverie creates a calm space to slow down and check in with yourself. Write every day, build a habit, and look back on how far you've come. Free features: • Unlimited journal entries • 7 curated writing prompts • Browse and search all your entries • iCloud sync across your devices Reverie Premium (one-time purchase): • All 366 unique daily prompts • Add Polaroid-style photos to entries • Streaks and writing stats • Export your journal as a PDF • App lock for privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Strflow4 screens
Reverie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Strflow at 52 against Reverie's 1. Strflow also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Strflow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Reverie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Strflow against 5.0 for Reverie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strflow has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Strflow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reverie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Strflow versus Reverie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrflowReverie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (52 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShingo EguchiMartin Martinez Jr

Customer experience

Strflow

All ratings49 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%

Reverie

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Strflow

Subscriptions2
  • Strflow Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Strflow Plus (Annual)14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Strflow Plus (Lifetime, Subscriber)$27.99
  • Strflow Plus (Lifetime)$37.99
2 purchases

Reverie

Subscriptions1
  • Reverie Premium$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Reverie Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Strflow free?
Strflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reverie free?
Reverie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strflow or Reverie?
Reverie is rated higher. Strflow averages 4.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Reverie averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Strflow or Reverie have ads?
Neither Strflow nor Reverie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strflow or Reverie?
Strflow ships an update fortnightly, and Reverie fortnightly. Most recently, Strflow was updated on November 7, 2026 and Reverie on October 31, 2026.

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