# Flowscapes vs Elsewhere Sounds

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flowscapes at 11 against Elsewhere Sounds's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flowscapes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Elsewhere Sounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Flowscapes against 5.0 for Elsewhere Sounds. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flowscapes has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Flowscapes ships an update every 9 days, Elsewhere Sounds fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flowscapes | Elsewhere Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowscapes-focus-rest-relax/id6474245818/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsewhere-sounds/id6754898383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jovian Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606765019) | [Impactful Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850850546) |

## What reviewers say

### Flowscapes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowscapes-focus-rest-relax/id6474245818)

Create personalized audio environments by blending natural and ambient sounds. Customize your soundscapes for focus, sleep, meditation, or relaxation with seamless, ad-free playback. Enjoy offline access and a distraction-free interface.

**Highlights:** Customizable soundscapes, Intuitive sound blending, Offline playback, Seamless loops, Focus-friendly interface, Sleep timer, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Looking at Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Water fall | $4.99 | one-time |
| Laying in Field | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fan Scape | $4.99 | one-time |
| Babbling Brook | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boat Harbour | $4.99 | one-time |
| Noise Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $74.99 | one-time |


### Elsewhere Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsewhere-sounds/id6754898383)

Experience immersive, cinematic soundscapes that transport you to real locations worldwide. Instead of generic noises, enjoy authentic field recordings blended with ambient design for a calm, sensory experience. Ideal for work, meditation, or sleep.

**Highlights:** Immersive cinematic soundscapes, Authentic field recordings, Subtle ambient design, Minimal atmospheric visuals, Focus and calm aid, Travel-inspired audio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elsewhere Lifetime Scenes Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flowscapes free?

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

### Is Elsewhere Sounds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flowscapes or Elsewhere Sounds?

Flowscapes and Elsewhere Sounds are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Flowscapes or Elsewhere Sounds have ads?

Neither Flowscapes nor Elsewhere Sounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flowscapes or Elsewhere Sounds?

Flowscapes ships an update every 9 days, and Elsewhere Sounds fortnightly. Most recently, Flowscapes was updated on November 4, 2026 and Elsewhere Sounds on October 30, 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.*