Comparison

Flowspace vs Sonus

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

Head to head
About

Flowspace

This app offers a unique approach to mental wellness through art-based exercises. It combines guided drawing sessions with mindfulness techniques to help manage stress and anxiety. Ideal for those who find traditional meditation challenging, it provides hands-on activities to quiet the mind and promote relaxation.

Highlights
  • Guided drawing sessions
  • Art therapy-inspired tools
  • Stress and anxiety relief
  • Mindfulness exercises
  • Breathing companion
  • Ambient soundscapes
Features
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When your mind won't stop, your hands can help. Flowspace is the active alternative to traditional meditation. If sitting still with your eyes closed feels impossible, try a different path to calm. Through guided art-based exercises and flow-state drawing, Flowspace helps you manage anxiety, ease stress, and find focus. No videos. No sitting still. Just you and the canvas. A DIFFERENT PATH TO CALM Not everyone finds peace in silence. Flowspace offers an active, tactile approach to mindfulness. Our drawing exercises are grounded in art therapy techniques designed to soothe your nervous system while keeping your hands gently occupied. GUIDED SESSIONS FOR EVERY MOOD Expert-designed experiences blending creative expression with proven wellness practices, including: * Flow Lines — continuous line drawing inspired by neurographic art * Mindful Shapes — sync your breathing with gentle, structured drawing * Emotion Mapping — express and release what words can't reach * Pattern Meditation — find your center through the power of repetition * Sleep Wind Down — ease into rest with slow, flowing strokes BETTER SLEEP Wind down with gentle drawing sessions and breathing exercises designed to prepare your body and mind for rest. A calmer way to end the day. TOOLS DESIGNED TO SOOTHE * Responsive Brushes — physics-based tools that flow and react to your touch * Generative Fills — watch organic forms bloom across your canvas * Color-In Pages — a meditative coloring experience for slower moments * Ambient Soundscapes — atmospheric audio that helps you settle in * Visual Breathing Timer — a companion that adapts to your natural rhythm WHO IT'S FOR * The Restless Meditator — those who struggle to sit still or clear their minds * Anxiety Management — anyone needing a quick, absorbing tool when thoughts start racing * Art Therapy Seekers — accessible creative wellness, on your terms * Creative Wellness — artists looking for a low-pressure way to decompress * Screen-Time Balance — a healthy, productive way to use your device GROUNDED IN PRACTICE Informed by art therapy, mindfulness research, and creative traditions like zentangle and neurographic art. Approaches used to reduce stress and support emotional wellbeing — made beautiful and available whenever you need them. Not everyone's path to calm looks the same. Find yours. Stop scrolling. Start flowing. PRIVACY POLICY: Our privacy policy is available at: https://flowspace.is/privacy-policy TERMS OF SERVICE: Apple's Standard EULA, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sonus

This app provides over 40 high-quality ambient sounds to help you focus, relax, or fall asleep. Its minimalist interface and background playback create a personalized sonic environment for any situation.

Highlights
  • 40+ high-quality ambient sounds
  • Background playback
  • Minimalist and intuitive interface
  • Dark mode support
  • iPad compatibility
  • Extensive sound library
Features
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Sonus transforms your device into a personal ambient sound machine. Whether you need to focus on work, relax, or fall asleep, Sonus has the perfect sound for you. KEY FEATURES: - 40+ high-quality sounds - Background playback - Minimalist, intuitive interface - Dark mode support - No in-app purchases - No ads - iPad compatible EXTENSIVE SOUND LIBRARY: - Nature sounds (rain, waves, wind, birds) - White noise (fan, vacuum, hairdryer) - Environments (train, airplane, traffic) - Relaxing sounds (vinyl, neon, water) - And many more! PERFECT FOR: - Focusing during study or work - Masking distracting noises - Meditation and relaxation - Sleep aid - Stress reduction - Productivity in noisy environments Sonus is designed to be simple yet powerful, allowing you to create your ideal sonic environment wherever you are. Download Sonus today and transform any space into your personal focus and relaxation zone.

Screenshots

Flowspace4 screens
Sonus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flowspace at Free against Sonus's $3.99. Flowspace also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (53 vs 1). Sonus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, 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

Flowspace is free to download; Sonus costs $3.99 up front. Flowspace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Sonus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flowspace has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flowspace ships an update every 5 days, Sonus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flowspace versus Sonus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowspaceSonus
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (53 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBotto Studio LLCMarco Tini

Customer experience

Flowspace

All ratings53 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

Sonus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flowspace

Subscriptions2
  • Flowspace Plus Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Flowspace Plus Annual14 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Flowspace Plus Lifetime$79.99
None

Sonus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flowspace free?
Flowspace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonus free?
Sonus costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flowspace or Sonus?
Sonus is rated higher. Flowspace averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Sonus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Flowspace or Sonus have ads?
Neither Flowspace nor Sonus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flowspace or Sonus?
Flowspace ships an update every 5 days, and Sonus every 3 months. Most recently, Flowspace was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sonus on October 30, 2026.

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