How to Understand FluidFlow's Token System

FluidFlow uses a straightforward token-based system that puts you in complete control of what you spend — no surprise subscription charges, no hidden fees. One token equals one transition clip, so your costs scale directly with the complexity of the video you want to create. Here's exactly how it works and how to make the most of every token you purchase.

Understand What a Token Does
A single token generates one transition clip — the AI-animated connection between two consecutive photos in your video. This means a video built from 5 photos will use 4 tokens (one for each transition between images). The direct relationship between tokens and clips makes it easy to estimate cost before you create: decide how many photos you want in your video, subtract one, and that's the number of tokens you'll need. This transparent model aligns with <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay-per-use' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>pay-per-use pricing principles</a> widely recognized as a consumer-friendly alternative to flat subscriptions.
Purchase Tokens In-App
Tokens are bought directly inside the FluidFlow iOS app through Apple's secure in-app purchase system, so your payment details are handled by Apple — not stored separately by FluidFlow. There is no mandatory subscription, which means you only spend money when you're actively creating videos. This pay-as-you-go approach is ideal for occasional creators who don't want to commit to a monthly fee during quieter periods.
Create and Own Your Content
The moment your video is generated, it belongs to you — FluidFlow makes no claim to the content you produce with your tokens. As an added privacy measure, any photos you upload for processing are permanently deleted from FluidFlow's cloud servers within 24 hours of your video being completed. This combination of full content ownership and prompt data deletion means you can create with confidence, knowing your personal photos aren't being retained or repurposed after the job is done.