Comparison

Loungebird vs Flow

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

Head to head
About

Loungebird

This app helps travelers at London Heathrow Terminal 5 find and access airport lounges. It provides live and historical occupancy data, details on access requirements, and operating hours. Customize the app's appearance with different gauge styles and icons.

Highlights
  • Live lounge occupancy data
  • Historical occupancy trends
  • Lounge access requirements
  • Operating hours and timezones
  • Customizable gauge styles
  • App icon selection
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Loungebird is the perfect pre-flight companion for lounging at London Heathrow Terminal 5. Live occupancy. Intelligent forecasts. Effortless guidance from Autopilot. Everything you need to find the right lounge, and begin your journey in luxury. FEATURING ▼ Autopilot - Get automatic lounge recommendations based on live conditions and your personal travel preferences. - Tailor your experience to your airline status and preferred cabin. ▼ Occupancy intelligence - Look ahead with occupancy forecasts for the coming hours.
 - Explore live, predicted and historical trends throughout the day. 
- See when the crowds are expected to rise, fall and clear. ▼ Real-Time Occupancy - Stream live occupancy data directly from the lounges - no reload required. ▼ Lounge Details - Find lounge locations, opening hours and entry requirements in one place. - Find out when a lounge opens and closes with support for multiple timezones. ▼ Extensive Customisation - Select a gauge style that suits you, changing the feel of the entire app. - Personalise Loungebird with a selection of beautiful App Icons. ▼ More - Stay informed at a glance with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. - Access Loungebird using Shortcuts. - Check current lounge occupancy with Siri and Spotlight. DISCLAIMER This app is not affiliated with British Airways, London Heathrow or any of their subsidiaries/affiliates. ------ Terms of Use: https://loungebird.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://loungebird.app/privacy/

About

Flow

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Flow helps you plan your airport journey with live security wait times, smart alerts, and precise departure timing. Know when to leave. Stay ahead of the queue. Flow includes free access to selected airports, with Flow Pro available as a one-time lifetime purchase for travellers who want the full experience. KEY FEATURES Live security wait times View real-time and estimated wait times at supported airports Smart departure planning Flow calculates when to leave based on travel time, security waits, and airport buffers Flight tracking (Flow Pro) Track your flight and stay updated with status, gate, and timing changes Smart alerts (Flow Pro) Get notified when it’s time to leave or when your journey changes FREE ACCESS The free version of Flow includes: Access to selected airports AMS, IST, BCN, ORD, IAH Core journey planning features Live and estimated security wait times at supported free airports FLOW PRO LIFETIME Flow Pro unlocks the full Flow experience with one simple purchase: Access to all supported airports Full flight tracking Smart alerts and notifications Advanced journey planning features Lifetime access with no recurring subscription PURCHASE DETAILS Flow Pro Lifetime is a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase Once purchased, Flow Pro remains unlocked for your Apple ID Restore Purchases is available if you reinstall Flow or move to another compatible device There are no recurring subscription charges for Flow Pro Lifetime Pricing is displayed in-app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.flowairport.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Loungebird4 screens
Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loungebird at none against Flow's 2. Loungebird also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Flow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Loungebird asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loungebird ships an update every 4 weeks, Flow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Loungebird versus Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoungebirdFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMerrick SapsfordTHOMAS ANTHONY JOHN ABBOTT

In-app purchases

None

Loungebird

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Flow

Subscriptions2
  • Flow Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Flow Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Loungebird free?
Loungebird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loungebird or Flow have ads?
Neither Loungebird nor Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loungebird or Flow?
Loungebird ships an update every 4 weeks, and Flow every 2 months. Most recently, Loungebird was updated on September 17, 2026 and Flow on September 14, 2026.

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