Comparison

FlowMount vs AudioBuffer

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

Head to head
About

FlowMount

Access and manage files from various remote servers directly within the iOS Files app. Supports WebDAV, SMB, FTP/FTPS, and SFTP connections for seamless uploading and downloading.

Highlights
  • Files app integration
  • WebDAV, SMB, FTP, FTPS, SFTP support
  • Upload photos and videos
  • Optional iCloud Backup
  • Encrypted local backups
  • Server credentials stay on device
Features
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FlowMount brings your servers into the iOS Files app. Add connections to your WebDAV, SMB, FTP/FTPS, or SFTP server, then browse folders, upload and download files, and keep everything organized in one place alongside your other locations in Files. Key features: - Files app integration (mount/unmount when you need it) - WebDAV, SMB, FTP, FTPS, and SFTP connections - Upload photos and videos directly from your device - Optional iCloud Backup for your saved connections - Backups are encrypted locally before they’re uploaded Privacy & security: - Your server credentials stay on your device. - If you enable iCloud Backup, your backup is encrypted locally before upload.

About

AudioBuffer

Features
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AudioBuffer runs a continuous rolling audio buffer in the background - so when something cool happens, you can still save it. Just enable buffering, go about your day, and reopen the app whenever to save the recent past. • Retroactive recording - Save audio that already happened. No need to recreate the moment. • Configurable buffer - Choose how far back to reach: 15 seconds to 5 minutes. • Clip editor - Trim your saved clips with a visual waveform, drag handles to set in/out points. • Clip management - Browse, rename, and delete clips from your collection. • Sharing - Export clips individually or in a batch via Airdrop, Message, Files, & more. • Normalization - Use the magic wand button to normalize a clip to a custom dB level • Custom naming - Set filename prefix and naming method. • Live waveform - Visual feedback for incoming audio. • Dark, Light, or System appearance - Looks right in any environment. • No cloud, no accounts - All recordings stay private on your device. Only you can listen & share.

Screenshots

FlowMount3 screens
AudioBuffer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlowMount at Free against AudioBuffer's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

FlowMount is free to download; AudioBuffer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FlowMount versus AudioBuffer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowMountAudioBuffer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElina WolfCollin Cunningham

In-app purchases

None

FlowMount

No in-app purchases

None

AudioBuffer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlowMount free?
FlowMount is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudioBuffer free?
AudioBuffer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlowMount or AudioBuffer have ads?
Neither FlowMount nor AudioBuffer shows ads.

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