Comparison

FlowTone vs Space Before Thought

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

Head to head
About

FlowTone

Features
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Boost your focus and productivity with FlowTone. Create the perfect focus environment with white noise, binaural beats, and nature sounds. Ideal for studying, working, meditation, and sleep. ■ Key Features ▶ Diverse Sounds • White Noise (White, Pink, Brown) • Binaural Beats (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, Gamma) • Nature Sounds (Rain, Ocean, Wind, Forest) • Custom WAV file upload support ▶ Powerful Mixing • Play up to 8 sounds simultaneously • Individual volume control for each sound • Master volume control • Save your favorite combinations ▶ Convenient Playback • Background playback support • Lock screen controls • Timer function (auto-stop) • Fade in/out effects ▶ User Experience • Intuitive and simple UI • Dark mode support • Energy-efficient design • Works offline ■ Use Cases Study/Work Block out distractions and maximize focus with white noise. Meditation/Yoga Reach deep relaxation with alpha wave binaural beats. Sleep Fall asleep easily with delta waves and nature sounds. Creative Work Boost creativity and inspiration with theta waves. ■ What are Binaural Beats? A scientifically-backed method that presents slightly different frequencies to each ear to guide your brainwaves into specific states. • Delta (0.5-4 Hz): Deep sleep • Theta (4-8 Hz): Meditation, creativity • Alpha (8-14 Hz): Relaxation, focus • Beta (14-30 Hz): Alertness, concentration • Gamma (30-100 Hz): Enhanced cognition ■ Privacy First • No personal data collection • All data stored locally on device • No ads • No internet required Experience the ultimate flow state with FlowTone.

About

Space Before Thought

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Space Before Thought is your private, ad-free meditation studio — designed to help you slow down, reset your mind, sleep better, and return to focus without distractions. Instead of opening YouTube, scrolling through videos, sitting through ads, or getting pulled into comments and recommendations, Space Before Thought gives you a calm, focused place to create your own meditation experience in seconds. Build custom sessions using frequencies, tones, affirmations, nature sounds, synth soundscapes, and timers — all in one simple offline-first app. Whether you want to relax, focus, sleep, repeat affirmations, or take a quiet moment during the day, Space Before Thought helps you create a practice that feels personal to you. Create Your Own Meditation Sessions Blend and customize: - Binaural Beats or Isochronic Tones from 0.1–40.0 Hz - Specific frequencies for focus, relaxation, deep rest, or sleep - Nature sounds, noise layers, solfeggio tones, and synth soundscapes - Your own recorded affirmations - Meditation timers for short resets or longer sessions - Affirmation counter to help you stay consistent New: Intention List Set your intentions inside the app and keep them close to your practice. Use the intention list to write down the shifts, thoughts, beliefs, and outcomes you want to focus on. It is a simple way to return to what matters before or after your meditation. New: Zero Point Interval Notifications Set gentle reminders throughout the day to pause, breathe, and return to stillness. Zero Point Intervals are designed to help you break the pattern of distraction and create small moments of awareness during your day. A few seconds of stillness can change the direction of your attention. Make Your Practice Personal Record affirmations in your own voice and loop them into your session. Blend your voice with tones, frequencies, and sound layers to create a meditation that feels unique to you. Save your favourite combinations as presets and return to them anytime. Key Features: - Precision frequency controls - Double-tap to type exact Frequency and Pitch - Binaural Beats and Isochronic Tones - Nature, noise, solfeggio, and synth soundscapes - Record and loop your own affirmations - Intention list for focused inner work - Zero Point Interval meditation reminders - Meditation timer - Affirmation counter - Save and load custom presets - Offline-first experience - No ads - No account required - Private by design: no analytics, no ads, no data collection - Sound library updated regularly A Meditation App Without the Noise Space Before Thought was created for people who want a focused meditation space without social media, ads, endless scrolling, or distractions. Open the app. Choose your sound. Set your intention. Press play. Your practice stays simple, personal, and yours. Subscription: Unlock premium features, advanced controls, and the full sound library with a subscription. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy & Support: We take privacy seriously. See our privacy policy and support details in the App Store listing. https://www.spacebefore.com/meditation-app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FlowTone3 screens
Space Before Thought3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowTone at none against Space Before Thought's 3. Space Before Thought's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price 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. Space Before Thought sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FlowTone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FlowTone versus Space Before Thought: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowToneSpace Before Thought
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeejae KimDaniel Gibson

In-app purchases

None

FlowTone

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Space Before Thought

Subscriptions2
  • Space Before Thought Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Space Before Thought Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Space Before Thought Pro — Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is FlowTone free?
FlowTone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Before Thought free?
Space Before Thought is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlowTone or Space Before Thought have ads?
Neither FlowTone nor Space Before Thought shows ads.

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