# Adobe Firefly vs Google Flow

The clearest difference is rating: Adobe Firefly at 4.7 against Google Flow's 3.7. Adobe Firefly also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 155). Google Flow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Adobe Firefly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Google Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Adobe Firefly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Firefly has 12K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Adobe Firefly's written reviews are positive against 38% of Google Flow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Adobe Firefly ships an update fortnightly, Google Flow every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Adobe Firefly | Google Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-firefly-ai-generator/id6742595426/reviews)** | [3.7 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-flow/id6751294549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | **37.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #47 | **#3** |
| Size | 169 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Adobe Firefly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-firefly-ai-generator/id6742595426)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #71 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create AI-generated images, videos, and audio directly from your iPhone. This app offers intuitive tools for generating original content, refining ideas, and editing visuals with AI-powered features like background removal and text-to-video.

**Highlights:** Generate images from text prompts, Create AI videos from text, AI background remover, Generate sound effects and voiceovers, Extend video and animation, Seamless Creative Cloud integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adobe Firefly Mobile Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | per month |
| 1,500 Credits | $14.99 | per month |
| 3,000 Credits | $29.99 | per month |
| Adobe Firefly Mobile Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 500 Credits | $49.99 | per year |
| 5,000 Credits | $49.99 | per month |
| 1,500 Credits | $149.99 | per year |
| 3,000 Credits | $299.99 | per year |
| 5,000 Credits | $499.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive experience
- 🚀 Impressive level of detail and realism
- 💡 Opened up new creative possibilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model with limited credits
- 🐛 Frequent errors and app instability
- 🤔 Mediocre features compared to other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Error messages when trying to create requests
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to refine or redo projects without using credits
- Ability to purchase additional credits


### Google Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-flow/id6751294549)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #21 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This AI creative studio allows users to generate and refine images and videos using advanced generative models directly from their phone. It integrates with your camera roll and live camera for personalized creations, and syncs projects with a desktop experience.

**Highlights:** AI image and video generation, Refine existing media, Use camera roll and live camera, Syncs with desktop, Background rendering, Real-time notifications, Download and share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Adobe Firefly free?

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

### Is Google Flow free?

Google Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Adobe Firefly or Google Flow?

Adobe Firefly is rated higher. Adobe Firefly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Google Flow averages 3.7 from 155 ratings.

### Do Adobe Firefly or Google Flow have ads?

Neither Adobe Firefly nor Google Flow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Adobe Firefly or Google Flow?

Adobe Firefly ships an update fortnightly, and Google Flow every 5 days. Most recently, Adobe Firefly was updated on November 14, 2026 and Google Flow on November 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Adobe Firefly or Google Flow?

Adobe Firefly currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and Google Flow at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*