# Unplug vs Thrive360

The clearest difference is monetization model: Unplug at free with in-app purchases against Thrive360's subscription. Unplug also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 28). Thrive360's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unplug sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Thrive360 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.95 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 — 4.9 for Unplug against 4.9 for Thrive360. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unplug has 6.3K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Unplug's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thrive360's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unplug | Thrive360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplug-meditation/id1188080269/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrive360/id1531733928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 92.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 79 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unplug Meditation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188080268) | [Virtual Therapy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531331942) |

## What reviewers say

### Unplug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplug-meditation/id1188080269)

Access a vast library of guided meditation videos designed to promote happiness, calmness, and better sleep. Explore over 1,400 sessions led by world-class teachers, covering diverse topics and techniques to support your wellness journey.

**Highlights:** 1,400+ guided meditation videos, Video format for personal connection, Sound baths, hypnosis, yoga, fitness, Meditation timer and ambient sounds, Gratitude journal, Daily and monthly meditation challenges, Progress tracking and reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unplug Meditation | $12.99 | per month |
| Unplug Meditation | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Unplug Meditation | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Consistent daily use
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Wide variety of meditations
- 👍 High-quality teachers and content
- 👍 Helpful for sleep, anxiety, and stress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional login and subscription issues
- 🔒 Lack of offline access for downloaded meditations
- 💡 Desire for meditation tracking and progress indicators
- 💡 Request for more personalization and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to restore subscription
- Difficulty downloading and accessing meditations offline

**Requested features**

- Ability to mark completed meditations
- Option to create custom playlists
- Offline access for downloaded content
- More personalization and customization options


### Thrive360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrive360/id1531733928)

Access expert-led video sessions on mental health and wellbeing anytime, anywhere. Get personalized support for stress, anxiety, sleep, relationships, and more. This app offers clinically validated content in a private and affordable way.

**Highlights:** Expert-led session videos, Personalized recommendations, Wide range of topics covered, Clinically validated content, 24/7 availability, Private and confidential access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.95 | per month |
| Thrive360 Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unplug free?

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

### Is Thrive360 free?

Thrive360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unplug or Thrive360?

Thrive360 is rated higher. Unplug averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Thrive360 averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do Unplug or Thrive360 have ads?

Neither Unplug nor Thrive360 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unplug or Thrive360?

Unplug ships an update every 9 days, and Thrive360 every 9 days. Most recently, Unplug was updated on October 26, 2026 and Thrive360 on October 24, 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.*