# Flows vs Bridgefy

Flows and Bridgefy both sit at 2.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Flows's written reviews are positive against 20% of Bridgefy's. Flows also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Bridgefy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (65 vs 5). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bridgefy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Flows asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bridgefy holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bridgefy has 65 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Flows's written reviews are positive against 20% of Bridgefy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flows ships an update every 3 months, Bridgefy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flows | Bridgefy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flows-chat-without-internet/id917227165/reviews) | **[2.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridgefy-offline-messages/id975776347/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [epctex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709016391) | [Bridgefy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/975776346) |

## What reviewers say

### Flows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flows-chat-without-internet/id917227165)

Connect with people nearby without an internet connection using Bluetooth and peer-to-peer WiFi. Express yourself, find new friends, and communicate even in areas with no signal.

**Highlights:** Offline chat, Bluetooth connectivity, Peer-to-peer WiFi, Connect with nearby users, Express yourself, Find new friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bridgefy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridgefy-offline-messages/id975776347)

Communicate with others nearby without an internet connection using Bluetooth technology. Ideal for crowded events, travel, or emergencies, this app allows for both public and private messaging within a limited range.

**Highlights:** Offline messaging via Bluetooth, No internet required after initial login, Message people nearby (up to 330 feet), Public and private chat options, No need to add contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |
| Bridgefy Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Bridgefy Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works without internet
- 👍 Useful for group travel
- 🚀 Offline communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🔒 Requires login/account
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Login/sign-up issues
- Unable to detect nearby users
- Notifications not working
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Extend communication range
- Add profile pictures and discovery
- Improve reliability and connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flows free?

Flows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bridgefy free?

Bridgefy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flows or Bridgefy?

Bridgefy is rated higher. Flows averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Bridgefy averages 2.6 from 65 ratings.

### Do Flows or Bridgefy have ads?

Bridgefy shows ads; Flows does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flows or Bridgefy?

Flows ships an update every 3 months, and Bridgefy weekly. Most recently, Flows was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bridgefy on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*