Comparison

The Calm Gut vs Flow

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

Head to head
About

The Calm Gut

This app offers an audio toolkit combining hypnotherapy, CBT, and mindfulness to help manage IBS symptoms and anxiety. It aims to improve gut health, reduce stress, and enhance overall quality of life for sufferers.

Highlights
  • Gut-directed hypnotherapy sessions
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools
  • Mindfulness and breathing exercises
  • Structured daily programs
  • Anxiety and stress management
  • Offline listening
Features
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IBS relief through the gut-brain connection. The Calm Gut uses gut-directed hypnotherapy, self-hypnosis and CBT to ease symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, cramps, constipation, diarrhoea and urgency, and to calm the anxiety and stress that fuel flare-ups. Also suitable for people living with functional dyspepsia, reflux, GERD symptoms and other gut-brain disorders, and as support alongside IBD care. Created by Jayne Corner, a psychotherapist and gut-directed hypnotherapist who has helped thousands of people with IBS since 2017, the app gives you 250+ audio sessions and structured programs, including the 28-Day Mind-Gut Reset. Why the gut-brain connection matters IBS is a disorder of gut-brain interaction. Stress, anxiety and a sensitised nervous system can turn up the volume on gut signals, so normal digestion feels painful and flare-ups keep coming back. Gut-directed hypnotherapy and CBT work on the gut-brain axis itself, helping to calm gut sensitivity rather than simply avoiding triggers. Research has found gut-directed hypnotherapy to be similarly effective to the low FODMAP diet for IBS*. With The Calm Gut you can: - Ease digestive symptoms including pain, bloating, cramps, constipation, diarrhoea and urgency - Reduce gut anxiety, stress and flare-ups - Overcome food anxiety and enjoy eating again - Rebuild trust and confidence in your body - Sleep better and feel calmer day to day Support for every type of IBS Whether you have IBS-C, IBS-D or IBS-M, and whether you are newly diagnosed or have lived with IBS for years, you'll find sessions for your symptoms. What's inside Gut-directed hypnotherapy: Hypnosis sessions to ease IBS symptoms, reduce anxiety, improve sleep and quieten a busy mind. CBT and mindfulness: Evidence-based exercises to shift unhelpful thoughts, manage stress and feel back in control. Breathing tools: Simple techniques to calm your nervous system and settle gut symptoms in the moment. Affirmations: Rebuild trust in your body and calm your digestive system. Guided relaxation: Body-based exercises to release physical tension and support healthy digestion. Audio blog: Learn about the gut-brain connection, food anxiety and the IBS stress-symptom cycle. Programs: Structured IBS programs give you a clear, step-by-step path with daily listening, guided exercises and workbooks. What members say ""I have struggled with IBS-C for more than 30 years… My life has changed forever and I feel like a normal healthy, human being!"" – Denise ""This app has been a fantastic tool to help me to reduce my hypersensitivity and hypervigilance."" – Jill ""I have already noticed an improvement in my symptoms! I like the program feature as this gives me a clear structure of what to do when."" – Hana Also included - Offline listening - Favourites and custom playlists - Habit tracker and achievements - Smart search to find the right session fast - Calendar scheduling - Journaling to track your progress - In-app community - New sessions added regularly Try The Calm Gut free for 7 days. References: *Peters, S.L. et al. (2016) “Randomised clinical trial: The efficacy of gut-directed hypnotherapy is similar to that of the low FODMAP diet for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome,” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 44(5), pp. 447–459. https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.13706. Medical disclaimer: The Calm Gut is a wellbeing tool for people with diagnosed disorders of gut-brain interaction. It does not replace professional care or medication. Do not change prescribed medication or treatment without professional advice. The recordings are not suitable for people with epilepsy or severe mental health conditions, including psychosis. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Consult a medical professional if you are unsure about suitability. Privacy Policy: https://app.breakthroughapps.io/privacy_policy.html Terms & Conditions: https://app.breakthroughapps.io/terms_and_conditions.html

About

Flow

Features
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LOG YOUR WATER INTAKE Track every glass, bottle, or cup with just a tap. Custom drink sizes or quick presets. Never forget to hydrate with smart notifications throughout the day. PERSONALIZED HYDRATION GOAL Set your daily target based on your weight and activity level. Adjust anytime. The app adapts to your needs, not the other way around. WATCH YOUR PROGRESS Build hydration streaks and celebrate consistency. Detailed stats show your weekly intake, best days, and trends over time. Stay motivated with visual progress tracking. APPLE HEALTH & APPLE WATCH Sync water intake to Apple Health automatically. Log drinks straight from your wrist with full Apple Watch support. SMART REMINDERS Never miss a sip. Customizable notifications keep you on track without being annoying. Set your schedule, we'll handle the rest. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. Export anytime. No account required. PAY ONCE, YOURS FOREVER No subscriptions, no ads, no in-app purchases. One price, unlimited hydration.

Screenshots

The Calm Gut4 screens
Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Calm Gut at Free against Flow's $3.99. Flow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On 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

The Calm Gut is free to download; Flow costs $3.99 up front. The Calm Gut sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Calm Gut ships an update monthly, Flow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Calm Gut versus Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Calm GutFlow
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (289 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings289 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBreakthrough AppsLOKRIS

Bugs and requests

The Calm Gut

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently asks to resubscribe despite active subscription
  • Cancellation button redirects to renewal options instead of canceling
  • iPad version not functioning properly
  • Difficulty accessing account management features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Digital workbook integrated into app
  • Web-based version without third-party software
  • Clearer cancellation process
  • Better subscription management interface

Flow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

The Calm Gut

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Membership$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$11.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • The Calm Gut Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • 2-Month Subscription$24.992 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • The Calm Gut Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$299.99
  • lifetime Subscription$299.99
None

Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Calm Gut free?
The Calm Gut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flow free?
Flow costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Calm Gut or Flow have ads?
Neither The Calm Gut nor Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Calm Gut or Flow?
The Calm Gut ships an update monthly, and Flow every 5 days. Most recently, The Calm Gut was updated on October 25, 2026 and Flow on October 17, 2026.

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