# EVOLVE vs Flow

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flow at free with in-app purchases against EVOLVE's subscription. Flow also leads on ads (none vs shown). EVOLVE's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (872 vs 289). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EVOLVE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days 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.

EVOLVE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 872 and 289 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of EVOLVE's written reviews are positive against 18% of Flow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EVOLVE | Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (872 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolve-transform-your-life/id6754897547/reviews)** | [4.2 (289 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-wake-up/id6761572707/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **872** | 289 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **17.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 71 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Castriotta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850844568) | [Flow Alarm, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890290638) |

## What reviewers say

### EVOLVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolve-transform-your-life/id6754897547)

Transform your daily routine into a rewarding journey with this habit tracker. Turn self-improvement into an adventure with visible progress, natural momentum, and a unique progression system that rewards consistency. Track habits, set goals, and advance your rank.

**Highlights:** Habit tracking that motivates, Personal goal setting, Rank advancement system, Customizable habit categories, Visual progress tracking, Daily wellness tools, AI-powered guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $99.99 | per year |


### Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-wake-up/id6761572707)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EVOLVE free?

EVOLVE 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, EVOLVE or Flow?

EVOLVE is rated higher. EVOLVE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 872 ratings, while Flow averages 4.2 from 289 ratings.

### Do EVOLVE or Flow have ads?

EVOLVE shows ads; Flow does not.

### Which is updated more often, EVOLVE or Flow?

EVOLVE ships an update every 3 days, and Flow every 3 days. Most recently, EVOLVE was updated on October 16, 2026 and Flow on October 17, 2026.

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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.*