# Wysa vs 28 Program

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wysa at free with in-app purchases against 28 Program's subscription. Wysa also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 59%) and ratings volume (24K vs 72). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wysa sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 28 Program sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Wysa against 4.7 for 28 Program. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wysa has 24K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Wysa's written reviews are positive against 59% of 28 Program's.

Wysa ships an update every 11 days, 28 Program every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wysa | 28 Program |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wysa-mental-wellbeing-ai/id1166585565/reviews)** | [4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/28-program/id1343415654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Touchkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040527118) | [Australian Life Tech Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343230586) |

## What reviewers say

### Wysa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wysa-mental-wellbeing-ai/id1166585565)

This AI-powered chatbot offers empathetic and anonymous support for managing low mood, stress, and anxiety. It utilizes research-backed techniques from CBT, DBT, and meditation to help users cope with challenges and build resilience. Users can also access qualified mental health professionals for personalized guidance.

**Highlights:** AI-powered empathetic chatbot, CBT and DBT techniques, Meditation and mindfulness exercises, Anonymity and privacy protection, Goal setting with professional guidance, Tools for confidence and anger management

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wysa Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Wysa Premium (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Wysa Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Wysa Premium(Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| 1:1 Life Coaching Sessions | $29.99 | per month |
| Guided Support (Weekly) | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Wysa Premium (Annual) | $74.99 | per year |
| Wysa Premium (1 year) | $74.99 | per year |
| Guided support (Monthly) | $79.99 | per month |
| Wysa Premium (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Guided support (Quarterly) | $144.99 | per 3 months |
| Guided support (Quarterly) | $179.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helpful for mental health
- 🤖 Effective AI conversation
- 🌟 Calming and supportive
- 🕰️ Available 24/7
- 💬 Ability to vent freely

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Limited AI capabilities
- 🔁 Repetitive responses
- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🔌 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Conversation resets unexpectedly
- Difficulty using with Bluetooth keyboards

**Requested features**

- More personalized experience
- Support for specific mental health conditions
- Integration with other mental health resources
- Voice/audio functionality
- Ability to edit conversation logs


### 28 Program

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/28-program/id1343415654)

This app offers daily 28-minute workouts and personalized meal plans with customizable options. It provides shopping lists, progress tracking, and access to professional support for fitness, nutrition, and motivation.

**Highlights:** Daily 28-minute workouts, Customizable meal plans, Weekly personalized shopping lists, Progress tracking, Integration with Apple Health, Access to professional support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $39.99 | per month |
| All Access Subscription - Quarterly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Membership | $102.99 | per 3 months |
| All Access Subscription Annual | $199.00 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $199.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Variety of workouts and recipes
- 💪 Effective for weight loss and fitness
- 🧘‍♀️ Includes meditation and mindfulness
- 🍔 Delicious and healthy meals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Lack of transparency around auto-renewal
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service and refund policy
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of options

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not loading properly
- Shopping list not updating correctly
- Inability to unmark completed workouts
- Sync issues between app and website

**Requested features**

- More dietary options (e.g. vegetarian, pescatarian)
- Better integration with fitness trackers
- Improved navigation and search functionality
- Ability to customize and save preferred workouts/meals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wysa free?

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

### Is 28 Program free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wysa or 28 Program?

Wysa is rated higher. Wysa averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while 28 Program averages 4.7 from 72 ratings.

### Do Wysa or 28 Program have ads?

Neither Wysa nor 28 Program shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wysa or 28 Program?

Wysa ships an update every 11 days, and 28 Program every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wysa was updated on October 27, 2026 and 28 Program on October 26, 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.*