Flow vs Alta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Physical alarm dock
- App-controlled wake-up time
- Requires physical interaction to dismiss
- Sleep pattern tracking
- Sleep sound recording
- Habit building tools
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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/
Alta
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Win the morning with Alta. Alta is an alarm clock that won't let you snooze. When it rings, one tap is not enough. First you finish a short mission: a set of push-ups counted by your camera, a photo of the morning sky or a quick math quiz. By the time the alarm stops, you are already up. Alta requires a paid Alta Plus subscription, with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan for eligible new subscribers. Details are at the bottom. New in Alta - 1v1 wake-up duels: set an alarm with a friend. Same time, same mission. Whoever finishes first wins, and the loser's chosen apps stay locked for the time you agreed (15–60 minutes). - Mission Stack: up to 3 missions in a row, in the order you pick - Duels and quick alarms on your Lock Screen, with profile photos - Your profile with a username and photo, so friends can find you Pick your mission - Push-ups: the camera counts every full rep - Squats: step back and the camera counts each one - Jumping jacks: arms overhead, and your legs must move too - Crunches: phone at your side, reps counted live - Plank: the seconds only count while your body is straight - Sky Hop: guide a bird through the pipes from a push-up position - Show object: find the everyday object the app picks and show it to the camera - Morning sky: go to a window or outside and take a photo of the sky - Touch grass: step outside and take a photo of real grass - Make your bed: make the bed, then take a photo of it - Math quiz: solve a few quick problems - Affirmation: type a short line exactly as shown You set how many reps or how long to hold. Just want a plain alarm for a nap? Pick Just rings and stop it with one tap. Prove you're up Exercise missions are counted on your phone. The camera image is never recorded or uploaded. Photo missions are checked in the cloud when needed, and Alta does not keep the photos. You can turn the cloud check off in Settings. App block Pick the apps that pull you back into bed. Alta keeps them locked for 15 to 60 minutes after the alarm, so you get up instead of scrolling. App block uses Apple's Screen Time, and your app choices never leave your iPhone. Build your streak - Your streak grows every morning you get up - 15 achievements, from First morning to Unstoppable - See your average wake time, your reps and a history of your mornings Made for your mornings - Quote of the day widget with a new photo every morning, plus a streak widget - Your next alarm on the Lock Screen - 40 alarm sounds: melodic, hype, sweet, classic, loud, nature, calm, funny, tough love and viral - Quick alarm for naps - Optional sign-in with Apple or Google to back up your alarms, streak and achievements and to duel friends - Available in English, German, Italian and Turkish Alta Plus subscription All features of Alta, including alarms with missions and App block, require a paid Alta Plus subscription. There is no free version. - Yearly plan: starts with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers, then renews yearly - Monthly plan: renews monthly, no free trial The exact price for your country is shown in the app before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription any time in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Stop snoozing. Start moving. Win the morning with Alta. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://altaalarm.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://altaalarm.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Flow at every 3 days against Alta's every 11 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Flow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Alta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Flow ships an update every 3 days, Alta every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flow | Alta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (381 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 381 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flow Alarm, Inc. | Advia d.o.o. |
In-app purchases
Flow
- Unlimited$9.991 Month
- Unlimited$19.991 Month
- Unlimited$29.991 Year
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- Unlimited3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Unlimited$39.991 Year
- Unlimited$99.991 Year
Alta
- Alta Plus Monthly$8.991 Month
- Alta Plus Yearly Offer$14.991 Year
- Alta Plus Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year









