Columbia Protocol VA DOC vs Flow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Columbia Protocol VA DOC
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The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), the most evidence-supported tool of its kind, is a simple series of questions that anyone can use anywhere in the world to help prevent suicide. This is the Virginia Department of Corrections version of the Columbia Protocol app. Disclaimer: If you are high risk, a further evaluation is indicated. For Low or Moderate answers, a mental health referral may be helpful or is provided.
Flow
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Flow Neuroscience The Flow - Depression Treatment app is the companion app for the Flow Headset (FL-100) — an advanced, at-home, drug-free brain stimulation treatment for depression. Designed to support you every step of the way, the app guides you through your prescribed sessions, helps you stay on schedule, and allows you to track your symptom progress over time. App Features: - Guided Stimulation Sessions: Clear, step-by-step instructions to walk you through every session. - Personalized Treatment Schedule: A customized treatment schedule designed by your clinician, complete with helpful reminders and milestones to keep you on track. - Symptom Tracking: Built-in, clinically validated PHQ-9 assessments to help you monitor changes in your mood over time. Important The app is free to use, but brain stimulation requires a Flow Headset (FL-100), which is available exclusively via prescription through an authorized clinician. Always follow your clinician’s instructions and consult a clinician before making any changes to your depression treatment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Columbia Protocol VA DOC at 13.0 against Flow's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Columbia Protocol VA DOC | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 213 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PSS Chute Software | Flow Neuroscience AB |
In-app purchases
Columbia Protocol VA DOC
No in-app purchases
Flow
No in-app purchases




