Comparison

Spotr vs Flow

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

Head to head
About

Spotr

Design and execute custom workout programs with an AI personal trainer. Track progress with voice input and wearable data integration for optimized training and recovery.

Highlights
  • AI-powered workout program design
  • Voice-activated workout tracking
  • Wearable data integration for recovery insights
  • Muscle-specific recovery recommendations
  • Workout progress visualization
  • Shareable workout visuals
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Take your workouts to the next level. Spotr is the easiest way to design and execute custom workout programs that feel like having an elite personal trainer in your pocket. SPOTR COACH: YOUR 24/7 PERSONAL TRAINER Spotr Coach is a powerful AI chat feature that can directly create and update training program for you. Deeply connected to your data, Spotr can analyze your workout history, wearable data, and training plans to deliver insights that drive progress. Spotr users chat with Spotr Coach to identify progress plateaus, tweak training schedules, import new programs, and more. Whether you're chasing muscle growth, fat loss, strength, or just trying to form a gym habit, Spotr keeps you on track. VOICE WORKOUT TRACKING Advanced gym-goers know tracking workouts is the key to making steady progress. With features like set autofilling and voice workout tracking, Spotr makes it easy to track. Just say “Incline bench, two plates and a ten,” or “225 for 8 at 9 RPE” and Spotr instantly captures weight, reps, and effort (RPE) values. It’s fast, flexible, and built for lifters who want minimal distractions during their workouts. WORKOUT AND RECOVERY DATA THAT DRIVES PROGRESS Spotr integrates with your wearable data (HRV, RHR, sleep) to help determine which muscles are ready to train and when to dial it back. Get clear, muscle-specific recovery insights so you know what to hit and when. Visualize your training volume by body part, follow weekly progress trends, and see how your workload evolves over time. Spotr helps you find the sweet spot between hitting the gym hard and recovering fully. WORKOUT SHARING Turn your workouts into shareable art. Spotr’s creative canvas transforms your workouts into sleek visuals you can post to Instagram or any social platform. Download Spotr to unlock personal training that learns from you, evolves with your body, and keeps you in control. Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@spotr.fit Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: Spotr is not a substitute for medical advice. All features require a subscription.

About

Flow

This app uses a physical dock and your phone to create an alarm that requires you to get out of bed to dismiss. It also tracks sleep patterns and sounds to help you improve your rest.

Highlights
  • Physical alarm dock
  • App-controlled wake-up time
  • Requires physical interaction to dismiss
  • Sleep pattern tracking
  • Sleep sound recording
  • Habit building tools
Features
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HOW TO USE FLOW ALARM: 1) Place your Flow Dock across the room from your bed 2) Set your wake-up time in the app 3) When the alarm sounds, get out of bed and tap your iPhone on the Dock to dismiss it Flow Alarm tracks your sleep patterns and records your sleep sounds — including snoring and sleep talking — using your phone's mic so you can understand and improve your nightly rest. If you want to finally stop oversleeping and wake up on time every single day, Flow Alarm will get you there more reliably than any other alarm. We aren’t another gentle alarm app full of snooze buttons. We built a stupid-simple physical system that forces you to get up. You still have to do the work of getting out of bed, but we’ll give you the hardware and intelligent sleep tools you need to build a consistent wake-up habit and better rest for good. If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at team@flowalarm.app. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spotr4 screens
Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spotr at 61% against Flow's 17%. Spotr also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1). Flow's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Spotr sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Flow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spotr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 640 and 388 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Spotr's written reviews are positive against 17% of Flow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spotr ships an update every 2 days, Flow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spotr versus Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpotrFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (640 ratings) — better4.1 (388 ratings)
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews — better17.1% of reviews
Number of ratings640 — better388
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB168 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSpotr Labs LLCFlow Alarm, Inc.

Customer experience

Spotr

All ratings626 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative28.8%

Flow

All ratings388 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative68.6%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Spotr

Subscriptions14
  • Spotr Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Spotr Monthly (legacy)$9.991 Month
  • Spotr Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
Show 11 more
  • Spotr Monthly (legacy)$19.991 Month
  • Spotr Monthly Referral3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Spotr Annual (legacy)$39.991 Year
  • Spotr Annual (legacy)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Spotr Annual$44.991 Year
  • Spotr Annual (Special Offer)3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Spotr Annual (legacy)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Spotr Annual (Extended Trial)14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Spotr Annual3 Days trial$74.991 Year
  • Spotr Annual7 Days trial$74.991 Year
  • Spotr Annual7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Spotr 3 month$29.99
6 purchases

Flow

Subscriptions6
  • Unlimited$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited$29.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Unlimited3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Spotr free?
Spotr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spotr or Flow?
Spotr is rated higher. Spotr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 640 ratings, while Flow averages 4.1 from 388 ratings.
Do Spotr or Flow have ads?
Neither Spotr nor Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spotr or Flow?
Spotr ships an update every 2 days, and Flow every 3 days. Most recently, Spotr was updated on October 30, 2026 and Flow on October 31, 2026.

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