Comparison

Flow vs WalkScroll

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

Head to head
About

Flow

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
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HOW TO USE FLOW ALARM: 1) Place your Flow Dock across the room from your bed 2) Set your wake-up time in the app 3) When the alarm sounds, get out of bed and tap your iPhone on the Dock to dismiss it Flow Alarm tracks your sleep patterns and records your sleep sounds — including snoring and sleep talking — using your phone's mic so you can understand and improve your nightly rest. If you want to finally stop oversleeping and wake up on time every single day, Flow Alarm will get you there more reliably than any other alarm. We aren’t another gentle alarm app full of snooze buttons. We built a stupid-simple physical system that forces you to get up. You still have to do the work of getting out of bed, but we’ll give you the hardware and intelligent sleep tools you need to build a consistent wake-up habit and better rest for good. If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at team@flowalarm.app. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WalkScroll

Features
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WalkScroll turns your daily steps into screen time rewards. Instead of endlessly scrolling without limits, WalkScroll challenges you to walk first — then earn the right to use your favorite apps. HOW IT WORKS: • Tap "Start Walking" and put your phone in your pocket • Walk and let Apple Health track your steps automatically • The more you walk, the more screen time you earn • When time runs out, WalkScroll locks your distracting apps • Walk again to earn more time FEATURES: Apple Health integration — no extra apps needed Screen Time blocking via iOS Screen Time API Daily & weekly step goals Weekly challenges with Free Day rewards Time Bank to save unused minutes Balance Score to track your healthy habits Dark mode & beautiful UI Works with iPhone and Apple Watch WHY WALKSCROLL? Most screen time apps just block your phone. WalkScroll is different — it gives you a healthy reason to put your phone down and move your body. Walk to unlock. Move to scroll. Start your walking habit today. Your body (and your mind) will thank you. Terms of Use: https://ahsankautsar.github.io/WalkScroll/terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

Flow4 screens
WalkScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flow and WalkScroll are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Flow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and WalkScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow ships an update every 3 days, WalkScroll every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Flow versus WalkScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowWalkScroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (388 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings388 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlow Alarm, Inc.Mohammad Wahyudi

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Flow

Subscriptions6
  • Unlimited$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited$29.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Unlimited3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited$99.991 Year
2 purchases

WalkScroll

Subscriptions2
  • WalkScroll Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • WalkScroll Pro Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WalkScroll free?
WalkScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flow or WalkScroll have ads?
Neither Flow nor WalkScroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flow or WalkScroll?
Flow ships an update every 3 days, and WalkScroll every 5 days. Most recently, Flow was updated on October 31, 2026 and WalkScroll on October 25, 2026.

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