# The Pattern vs Ascend Meditations

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ascend Meditations at 100% against The Pattern's 42%. Ascend Meditations also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). The Pattern's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Pattern sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Ascend Meditations sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ascend Meditations holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pattern has 15K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of The Pattern's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ascend Meditations's.

The Pattern ships an update weekly, Ascend Meditations every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pattern | Ascend Meditations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pattern/id1071085727/reviews) | **[5.0 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-meditations/id6504832461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pattern Home, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071085726) | [Ascend Holdco LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754003052) |

## What reviewers say

### The Pattern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pattern/id1071085727)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Discover your psychological blueprint and understand your relationships on a deeper level. This app offers insights into your personality, life cycles, and compatibility with others, helping you foster more meaningful connections.

**Highlights:** In-depth personality insights, Life cycle overview, Relationship compatibility, Cosmic climate analysis, Private in-depth conversations, Dating with depth insights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Deeper+ Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Connect+ Dating Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Connect+ Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Go Deeper Quarterly (no audio) | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Go Deeper+ Quarterly | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Go Deeper Bi-annual | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Go Deeper Annual (no audio) | $83.99 | per year |
| Go Deeper+ Annual | $83.99 | per year |
| Reveal - 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Connect - 3 pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3 Custom Profile Slots | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Custom Profile Slots | $16.99 | one-time |
| 20 Custom Profile Slots | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Life-changing insights
- 🎯 Incredibly accurate
- 🤗 Supportive and encouraging
- 🧭 Helpful for self-discovery
- 🤝 Insightful relationship analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for previously free features
- 🤯 Overwhelming amount of content
- 🤔 Lack of astrological explanations
- 🙄 Repetitive and generalized content
- 😕 Confusing and cluttered UI after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to change profile picture
- Inconsistent login and account issues
- Glitches with bonds and connections

**Requested features**

- Add family/friendship compatibility
- Provide astrological context for insights
- Improve personalization and customization
- Streamline navigation and reduce clutter
- Offer a more balanced tone (positive and negative)


### Ascend Meditations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-meditations/id6504832461)

This AI-powered wellness app offers personalized meditation sessions, plans, and sleep stories tailored to your individual needs and goals. It adapts to your mood and progress to help reduce stress, increase focus, and improve sleep.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized meditation sessions, Tailored meditation plans, Custom sleep stories, Mood and progress adaptation, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ascend Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Ascend Plus Annual | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and intuitive app
- 👍 Customizable and personalized meditations
- 🧠 Helps improve focus, productivity, and mental clarity
- 🌱 Promotes relaxation, stress relief, and overall well-being
- 🎯 Tailored sessions for specific goals and needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues or bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More content for advanced meditators
- Integration with wearable devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pattern free?

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

### Is Ascend Meditations free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Pattern or Ascend Meditations?

Ascend Meditations is rated higher. The Pattern averages 4.0 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Ascend Meditations averages 5.0 from 53 ratings.

### Do The Pattern or Ascend Meditations have ads?

Ascend Meditations shows ads; The Pattern does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Pattern or Ascend Meditations?

The Pattern ships an update weekly, and Ascend Meditations every 3 months. Most recently, The Pattern was updated on September 28, 2026 and Ascend Meditations on September 20, 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.*