Comparison

Flow vs The Reset

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

Head to head
About

Flow

Features
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Your mind deserves more calm. Phone addiction and mindless scrolling drain your time, focus, and peace of mind. Flow is a mindful social media blocker that helps you break free from autopilot usage and build a healthier relationship with your phone. Why Flow is Different We don't just block apps - we create mindful moments. Flow is designed for digital wellbeing through awareness, not restriction. Every time you reach for a distracting app, Flow gently pauses you with a breathing exercise, bringing you back to the present moment. Break the Autopilot Habit Most screen time happens unconsciously. We tap social media without thinking, losing hours to distraction. Flow interrupts this pattern by placing a layer of mindfulness between you and your apps, helping you regain control of your attention. Key Features: Mindful Breathing Before Scrolling Take a centering breath before accessing blocked apps. This simple pause helps you reconnect with the present and ask: "Do I really need this right now?" Intentional Usage Choose your purpose before opening apps - whether it's taking a break, searching for something, checking news, or sharing content. Conscious decisions replace mindless habits. Screen Time Budgets Set daily limits for distracting apps. Once you reach your budget, Flow helps you honor your commitment to less screen time. Focus Protection Stay in your flow state. Prevent interruptions from social media and maintain deep focus on what matters. Habit Building for Digital Wellbeing Small, consistent practices reshape your relationship with technology. Track your progress and watch intentional usage become second nature. The Benefits of Mindful Phone Use: - Break free from phone addiction and impulse scrolling - Reclaim hours of your day for meaningful activities - Improve focus and maintain deep work sessions - Reduce anxiety from constant digital stimulation - Support better mental health and digital balance - Be more present in real-life moments How It Works: 1. Select apps you want to use more mindfully 2. When you tap a blocked app, pause and breathe 3. Choose your intention or decide to skip 4. Over time, conscious usage becomes your default Flow isn't about guilt or harsh restrictions. It's about creating space for awareness, helping you use your phone consciously rather than compulsively. After a free trial period, Flow Pro subscription is required to continue using the app block functionality. Features include unlimited app blocking and customizable breathing exercises. Reclaim your attention. Protect your flow state. Download Flow today. Privacy Policy: https://www.flowapp.club/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.flowapp.club/terms

About

The Reset

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Reclaim 2 hours of your day. The Reset is a minimalist circuit breaker for digital addiction. It forces a mindful pause before you scroll, helping you break the dopamine loop and stay present. The Problem - Social media apps are designed to keep you hooked. Infinite scrolls, variable rewards, and instant gratification drain your focus and leave you feeling overwhelmed. The Solution- The Reset isn't just an app blockerβ€”it’s a mental resilience tool. By inserting a guided breathing exercise before you open distracting apps, we break the impulse and return control to you. Key Features - β€’ Mindful Friction: A forced pause that asks "Why am I opening this?" β€’ Resilience HP: Track your mental energy with our unique Health Point mechanic. β€’ Impulse Density: See exactly when your focus dips with real-time usage charts. β€’ Brutal Minimalism: A high-contrast, zero-distraction UI designed for utility. β€’ Privacy-First: No accounts. No cloud sync. Your data stays on your device. Why The Reset? Unlike "hard blockers" that feel like a digital prison, The Reset builds your self-control. It’s the perfect tool for: β€’ Dopamine Detox & Digital Minimalists β€’ ADHD task paralysis & time blindness β€’ Students & Professionals needing deep focus β€’ Anyone feeling "burnt out" by social media Subscription Details - Start your journey with a 3-day free trial. Unlock full access to Resilience tracking, long-term history, and custom goal setting. Privacy policy : https://theresetuk.lovable.app/landing#:~:text=The%20Reset-,Privacy,-%C2%B7 Terms and Conditions : https://theresetuk.lovable.app/landing#:~:text=%C2%B7-,Terms,-%C2%B7

Screenshots

Flow4 screens
The Reset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Reset at none against Flow's shown. The Reset also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Flow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and The Reset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Flow versus The Reset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowThe Reset
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.515.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmre Can OktenAndrew Jeyasingham

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flow

Subscriptions2
  • All Access3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • All Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

The Reset

Subscriptions2
  • The Reset Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • The Reset Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Reset free?
The Reset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flow or The Reset have ads?
Flow shows ads; The Reset does not.

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