Comparison

SalonFlow vs Genius Catalyst

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

Head to head
About

SalonFlow

Features
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SalonFlow is a complete app for photographers who take part in international salons and competitions under FIAP, PSA, GPU, and any other patronage. It covers the full workflow, from your first salon entry to long-term tracking of results, acceptances, awards, and progress toward Distinctions. Designed by a photographer for photographers, based on real salon practice. SalonFlow replaces fragmented spreadsheets and inconsistent records with a clear, structured system that always tells you what was submitted, where, with what result, and what still needs attention. SalonFlow is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by FIAP, PSA, GPU, or any photography federation. You can track any salon, exhibition, or competition, including events without patronage or with custom categories. Everything important in one place: • deadlines and key dates • results, catalogues, and links • submitted works, acceptances, and awards • where and when each photograph was used • competition photos with their full salon history • widget for a quick overview Smart stats and progress tracking: SalonFlow shows you exactly where you stand and how your results evolve over time, broken down by country, salon, and individual photograph. It supports long-term progress tracking toward titles including AFIAP, EFIAP, QPSA, PPSA, and the corresponding GPU Crown levels. Key features: • Import History: import past results from FIAP Dossier or PSA Stars CSV • Competition Photos: your own library with complete salon history per image • SalonFlow Light: web version with sync for access from any device • Public Portfolio: publish your results at salonflow.art • PDF Exports: FIAP, PSA and GPU portfolio reports for Distinction applications • Mac support: available on Apple Silicon Macs via Designed for iPad • Full localisation in 8 languages: Czech, English, Slovak, German, Polish, French, Italian, and Spanish Your data stays with you: All data is stored locally on your device. You decide what to export and when, either as PDF reports or a complete ZIP backup. What SalonFlow can do: • track salons under FIAP, PSA, GPU, and any custom patronage • log entries, acceptances, and awards for each individual work • display statistics by country, salon, and photograph • store deadlines, results, links, and attachments (PDF / JPG) • quickly filter and search across salons and works • export reports and overviews for your archive • keep your competition history clear, structured, and ready whenever you need it Freemium and SalonFlow PRO: SalonFlow uses a freemium model. The core app is free. Advanced PRO features are unlocked with a SalonFlow PRO subscription, available monthly or yearly, which renews automatically. SalonFlow PRO includes: • unlimited number of salons • full search results without limits • ability to add salons to your Wishlist • access to Public Portfolio and FIAP / PSA / GPU PDF exports • salon history import The price of the monthly and yearly subscription is shown in your local currency before you confirm the purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://salonflow.art/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://salonflow.art/privacy-policy/

About

Genius Catalyst

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Want to get unstuck? The Genius Catalyst app features "Digital Michael" (or DMN to his friends) - an AI catalyst and coach distilled from thousands of hours of trainings, recordings, writings, and conversations with the world-renowned thought-leader, author, and creative sparkplug Michael Neill. Ask a question about your business, your relationships, your creative work, or whatever's alive for you right now. DMN responds in real time, not with scripts or templates, but with the same intelligence and warmth that's made Michael's work valuable to people for decades. It's like having direct access to your own innate wisdom, with a really fun conversation partner whose only job is to help you find your way back to it. The Genius Catalyst app will help you: • Catch yourself in the middle of a thought spiral at 3am and have somewhere useful to take it • Brainstorm ideas you’re not yet ready to share publicly or bring into a group setting • Road test how you'd explain something to a client, colleague, or family member before the actual conversation needs to happen • Unlock the traffic jam in your head when you’re tangled up in overwhelm and overthinking What makes it different: • Trained on decades of Michael’s work – get the benefit of working with one of the world’s leading coaches in the privacy of your own phone or device and for a fraction of the cost • Access on demand – no waiting for appointments or juggling time zones • Conversational format – like exploring with a wise friend or mentor, not being told what to do by an “expert” • Completely private and judgement-free – no concern about asking “stupid questions” or revisiting the same territory multiple times Are you ready to begin? Download the Genius Catalyst App and start your first conversation today!

Screenshots

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Genius Catalyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

SalonFlow and Genius Catalyst are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. SalonFlow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year and Genius Catalyst sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SalonFlow ships an update weekly, Genius Catalyst every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SalonFlow versus Genius Catalyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSalonFlowGenius Catalyst
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1716.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZDENEK DLOUHYMichael Neill

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SalonFlow

Subscriptions1
  • SalonFlow Yearly PRO$24.991 Year
10 purchases

Genius Catalyst

Subscriptions3
  • DMN Monthly - Basic3 Days trial$19.001 Month
  • DMN Monthly - Standard3 Days trial$99.001 Month
  • DMN Monthly - Premium3 Days trial$249.001 Month
One-time7
  • DMN - 25 Q&As (50% off)$12.49
  • DMN - 25 Q&As (20% off)$20.00
  • DMN - 50 Q&As (20% off)$36.00
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  • DMN - 250 Q&As (50% off)$75.00
  • DMN - 500 Q&As (50% off)$100.00
  • DMN - 500 Q&As (20% off)$159.99
  • DMN - 500 Q&As$200.00

Questions

Is SalonFlow free?
SalonFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Genius Catalyst free?
Genius Catalyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SalonFlow or Genius Catalyst have ads?
Neither SalonFlow nor Genius Catalyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SalonFlow or Genius Catalyst?
SalonFlow ships an update weekly, and Genius Catalyst every 9 days. Most recently, SalonFlow was updated on September 23, 2026 and Genius Catalyst on September 23, 2026.

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