# The Pattern vs FlexBeam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlexBeam at 100% against The Pattern's 42%. FlexBeam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and device support (3 vs 1). The Pattern's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (15K vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Pattern sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. FlexBeam asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pattern has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of The Pattern's written reviews are positive against 100% of FlexBeam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Pattern ships an update weekly, FlexBeam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pattern | FlexBeam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pattern/id1071085727/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexbeam/id6743499687/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pattern Home, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071085726) | [Recharge Health AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803219014) |

## What reviewers say

### The Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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)


### FlexBeam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexbeam/id6743499687)

Enhance your wellness journey with personalized guidance and progress tracking. This app helps you understand red light therapy and optimize your sessions for recovery, pain relief, or general well-being.

**Highlights:** Customized protocols, Progress logging and tracking, Session adjustment, Sync with health apps, Educational content on red light therapy

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pattern free?

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

### Is FlexBeam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Pattern or FlexBeam?

The Pattern is rated higher. The Pattern averages 4.0 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while FlexBeam averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Pattern or FlexBeam have ads?

Neither The Pattern nor FlexBeam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Pattern or FlexBeam?

The Pattern ships an update weekly, and FlexBeam every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Pattern was updated on October 14, 2026 and FlexBeam on September 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.*