Comparison

Ideas App vs FlowMenu

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

Head to head
About

Ideas App

This AI-powered tool helps you generate and organize creative ideas quickly. Simply input a topic, swipe through AI-generated suggestions, and save your favorites for further exploration. It learns your preferences to refine future results.

Highlights
  • AI-powered idea generation
  • Swipe to curate ideas
  • Adaptive learning based on user preferences
  • Personalized Idea Bank for saved ideas
  • Expand ideas with implementation details
  • Generate ideas for various topics
Features
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Idea App is an AI-powered creativity tool designed to help you generate strong ideas quickly and effortlessly. Stop staring at blank pages. Start generating breakthrough ideas in seconds. Enter any topic and instantly receive 10 AI-generated ideas. Swipe right to save the ideas you like and swipe left to discard the rest. The experience is fast, intuitive, and focused on momentum. How it works: 1. Tell the app what you are looking for Examples include side business ideas, creative activities, productivity improvements, or personal growth ideas. 2. Swipe through 10 ideas Swipe right to save ideas that resonate. Swipe left on ideas that do not. Your choices guide future results. 3. Go deeper or start fresh Generate another round of ideas refined by what you liked, or start a brand-new topic at any time. 4. Expand your favorites Tap a saved idea to explore it further with implementation details, variations, challenges, or deeper analysis. Key features: Smart AI generation Enter any topic and receive 10 thoughtful, original ideas in seconds across business, creativity, and everyday life. Swipe to curate A simple swipe-based interface makes it easy to sort ideas quickly and stay in a creative flow. Adaptive learning The app learns from your preferences and adjusts future ideas based on what you save or discard. Idea Bank All saved ideas are stored in one place so you can search, organize, and revisit them anytime. Go deeper Expand any idea with structured insights such as next steps, use cases, or strategic considerations. Ideal for entrepreneurs, creators, writers, planners, and anyone looking to explore new possibilities or break through creative blocks. How it works at a glance: 1. Enter a topic or problem 2. Receive 10 AI-generated ideas instantly 3. Swipe right to save or left to pass 4. Refine results based on your preferences 5. Expand saved ideas anytime in your Idea Bank Your ideas are always available in your personal Idea Bank, ready to be explored whenever inspiration strikes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anthonyharveyapps.com/privacy-policy-idea

About

FlowMenu

Features
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Do you keep scrolling without actually enjoying it? FlowMenu helps you make a better choice. Build your own dopamine menu: a list of activities that give you energy, calm you down, or are just fun. From a short walk to drawing, from meditation to dancing in your kitchen. Hit the generator and instantly get a matching activity based on how much energy you have. No endless thinking — just do it. FEATURES • Activity generator based on energy level • Save your favorite activities • Stats: see how active you are • Available in English and Dutch • Works fully offline FLOWMENU PREMIUM Unlock all 100 activities and save unlimited favorites. Try free for 7 days. Inspired by the Dopamine Menu concept by Jessica McCabe (How to ADHD).

Screenshots

Ideas App4 screens
FlowMenu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FlowMenu at 15.1 against Ideas App's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Ideas App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and FlowMenu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ideas App ships an update weekly, FlowMenu every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Ideas App versus FlowMenu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdeas AppFlowMenu
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony HarveySteffen Maayen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ideas App

Subscriptions2
  • Idea Engine Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Idea Engine Yearly$36.991 Year
2 purchases

FlowMenu

Subscriptions2
  • FlowMenu Pro – Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • FlowMenu Pro – Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Ideas App free?
Ideas App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowMenu free?
FlowMenu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ideas App or FlowMenu have ads?
Neither Ideas App nor FlowMenu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ideas App or FlowMenu?
Ideas App ships an update weekly, and FlowMenu every 5 days. Most recently, Ideas App was updated on October 10, 2026 and FlowMenu on October 10, 2026.

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