# Carrington vs Close Encounters Protocols

The clearest difference is ads: Close Encounters Protocols at none against Carrington's shown. Carrington's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 35%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Carrington sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Close Encounters Protocols sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Carrington against 4.2 for Close Encounters Protocols. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 217 and 266 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Carrington's written reviews are positive against 35% of Close Encounters Protocols's.

Carrington ships an update every 6 days, Close Encounters Protocols every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carrington | Close Encounters Protocols |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrington/id1177806007/reviews) | **[4.2 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-encounters-protocols/id1577493204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 217 | **266** |
| Positive reviews | **54.0% of reviews** | 35.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [9 RESE' LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273834263) | [Tam Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515681242) |

## What reviewers say

### Carrington

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrington/id1177806007)

Monitor real-time space weather events like solar flares and geomagnetic storms, alongside Earth-based phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic activity. Features interactive visualizations, smart alerts, and tools for citizen scientists to engage with research.

**Highlights:** Real-time KP Index and solar flare monitoring, Earthquake and volcano activity tracking, Aurora forecasts and visibility predictions, Interactive 3D solar system map, Customizable smart alerts for events, Citizen science research tools

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BASIC With No Ads- Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| DPA Auto Renewing Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced- Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Realtime Updates | $5.99 | per year |
| SO Advanced Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| BASIC With No Ads- Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Advanced- Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time alerts
- 📊 Comprehensive data and visualizations
- 🔍 Detailed space weather and earthquake monitoring
- 🌟 Valuable resource for space enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Unreliable functionality
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
- 🗣️ Lack of communication from developers

**Reported bugs**

- Blank alert screens
- Notifications not working as expected
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Improved user interface and navigation
- Region-specific alerts and customization options
- Integration with other weather/disaster apps
- Offline mode and data caching


### Close Encounters Protocols

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-encounters-protocols/id1577493204)

This app guides users through a structured seven-step process designed to facilitate contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. It includes guided meditations, intention setting, and tools to enhance psychic abilities and communication.

**Highlights:** Heart Meditation, Set Intention, Explore Space Visualization, ESP Training - Remote Viewing, ET Contact Tones, Guided Contact Meditations, Online Community Forum

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CE5 Weekly protocols | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CE5 Monthly protocols | $9.99 | per month |
| CE5 Annual protocols | $49.99 | per year |
| CE5 Lifetime access | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Useful for meditation practice
- 👍 Easy to navigate and straightforward
- 💡 Good info on ET connection
- 🌟 App is a must
- 🚀 Uplifting entanglement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced subscription model
- 💸 Content locked behind paywall
- 👎 Not the original Dr. Greer app
- 📉 Poor imitation / bootleg
- 🚫 Nothing works / bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Meditations have no audio
- Nothing works
- None of the videos play or have audio
- Sound doesn't work
- Meditation does not play sound at all

**Requested features**

- More exercises
- A forum
- Videos from users
- Closed captions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
- More like the other 'Contact' app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carrington free?

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

### Is Close Encounters Protocols free?

Close Encounters Protocols is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Carrington or Close Encounters Protocols?

Close Encounters Protocols is rated higher. Carrington averages 4.1 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while Close Encounters Protocols averages 4.2 from 266 ratings.

### Do Carrington or Close Encounters Protocols have ads?

Carrington shows ads; Close Encounters Protocols does not.

### Which is updated more often, Carrington or Close Encounters Protocols?

Carrington ships an update every 6 days, and Close Encounters Protocols every 2 months. Most recently, Carrington was updated on October 18, 2026 and Close Encounters Protocols on October 14, 2026.

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