Comparison

Flowy14 vs Hydro Coach

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

Head to head
About

Flowy14

This visual programming environment allows users to build and execute programs using a flowchart-like interface. It helps users understand software development by visually demonstrating program execution and data flow. Prebuilt demos and a tutorial are included to showcase its capabilities.

Highlights
  • Visual programming environment
  • Flowchart-based program assembly
  • Real-time execution visualization
  • Data flow animation
  • Prebuilt demos and tutorial
  • Interactive learning
Features
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Flowy is a Flowcharting Programming Environment. It is an interpreter. It allows users to see how their programs execute, which helps form a greater understanding of software development. Flowy comes with prebuilt demos and a simple tutorial, executing those will demonstrate app's capabilities. User's imagination and creativity will take it further. Using Flowy, programmer assembles building blocks, connects data flow between them and executes the program. Flowy then visually executes blocks in logical sequence and animates results at run-time. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.flowy14.com/privacy-policy.html

About

Hydro Coach

This app helps indoor growers manage their hydroponic systems with tools for tracking plant health, monitoring pH and EC levels, and calculating nutrient mixes. It offers light scheduling, smart reminders, and a grower's guide to various systems and terminology.

Highlights
  • Track active and harvested grows
  • Monitor plant health and stress indicators
  • pH and EC level monitoring
  • Nutrient mixing calculations
  • Light scheduling and reminders
  • Smart reminders for system maintenance
  • Hydroponic system guide and glossary
Features
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Hydro Coach is a practical companion for indoor growers who want healthier plants, clearer guidance, and better consistency in their hydroponic systems. Whether you’re growing leafy greens, herbs, or fruiting crops, Hydro Coach helps you stay organized, dial in your setup, and understand what your plants need at each stage of growth. What you can do with Hydro Coach: Track your grows Log active and harvested grows Monitor start dates, estimated harvest times, and system types Keep everything organized in one place Check plant health Review plant photos and receive clear feedback on visible stress indicators Understand common issues like nutrient imbalance, light stress, and environmental factors pH & EC tools Enter readings to see if you’re within recommended ranges Get guidance based on plant type and hydroponic system Nutrient mixing support Calculate nutrient amounts based on reservoir size Track feed schedules for leafy greens, herbs, and more Light scheduling Set light cycles such as 16/8, 14/10, or custom schedules Create reminders to stay consistent with timing Smart reminders Schedule checks for pH, EC, nutrient changes, reservoir maintenance, and inspections Use quick presets or create your own routines Grower’s guide Compare common hydroponic systems including DWC, NFT, Ebb & Flow, towers, and more Learn terminology with an easy-to-understand glossary Decode common acronyms used in indoor growing Hydro Coach is designed to be clean, calm, and easy to use — whether you’re just getting started or refining an established setup. Some features may require a subscription. Hydro Coach Plus is an optional auto-renewable subscription with monthly and yearly plans. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flowy144 screens
Hydro Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hydro Coach at every 5 days against Flowy14's every 127 months. Flowy14's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Flowy14 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Hydro Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Flowy14 against 5.0 for Hydro Coach. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flowy14 ships an update every 127 months, Hydro Coach every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flowy14 versus Hydro Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowy14Hydro Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 127 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftware Bugs Un LimitedKisha Baker

Customer experience

Flowy14

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hydro Coach

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flowy14

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription Flowy14$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Hydro Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Hydro Coach Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Hydro Coach Plus7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Flowy14 free?
Flowy14 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hydro Coach free?
Hydro Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flowy14 or Hydro Coach?
Flowy14 and Hydro Coach are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Flowy14 or Hydro Coach have ads?
Neither Flowy14 nor Hydro Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flowy14 or Hydro Coach?
Flowy14 ships an update every 127 months, and Hydro Coach every 5 days. Most recently, Flowy14 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hydro Coach on October 24, 2026.

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