Electrifly vs Essence 360
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Electrifly
Experience interactive augmented reality by pointing your device at special pins, apparel, and designs. Watch animations and hear sounds come to life, bringing art and brands into your world.
- Augmented reality experiences
- Interactive product activation
- AR animations and sounds
- Works with Electrifly Pins, Apparel, and Designs
- Immersive technology integration
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Electrifly is an augmented goods company that partners with artists and brands to bring their ideas to life through immersive technologies and interactive products. Open the app to camera mode and hold your phone over Electrifly Pins, Apparel, and Designs then enjoy mind-blowing augmented reality animations and sounds! Wear our designs https://electrifly.co
Essence 360
This app is a comprehensive platform for Black women, offering inspiration, career support, community connection, and cultural content. It provides tools for personal and professional growth, wellness, and curated shopping experiences.
- Career development and job opportunities
- Community social space
- Curated news and cultural content
- Wellness tools and meditations
- Shopping for brands and essentials
- Event information and updates
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From headline stories and cultural moments to career support, wellness tools, and community, Essence 360 is your all-in-one destination to live fully, grow intentionally, and stay connected to what matters most. Created by and for Black women, this app brings together every facet of your journey—inspiration, opportunity, joy, and purpose. Whether you’re planning your next move, finding your center, or just taking a moment for you—Essence 360 is here for it. Growth Build toward your future with tools that support your personal and professional evolution. Career Explore the E-Suite for coaching, job opportunities, networking, and resources built for your success. Community Connect and express yourself in Golden Hour, the social space where mood meets meaning. News Stay informed with curated stories from Essence.com, Afropunk, Beautycon, and more. Wellness Tap into meditations, sound healing, breathwork, and daily affirmations. Culture Celebrate creativity and expression through original content, perspectives, and curated experiences. Shopping Find favorites and discover new brands, everyday essentials, and must-have style picks in one curated space. Events Experience the energy of ESSENCE Festival and other signature events from the Essence network of brands—RSVP, explore lineups, and stay in the know with real-time updates. Download Essence 360 and step into a space designed for your whole self—brilliant, bold, and becoming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electrifly at 64% against Essence 360's 15%. Electrifly also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Electrifly holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Electrifly's written reviews are positive against 15% of Essence 360's.
Electrifly ships an update every 2 weeks, Essence 360 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Electrifly | Essence 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (26 ratings) — better | 3.2 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better | 15.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | brandVR | Essence Communications Inc |
Customer experience
Electrifly
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In-app purchases
Electrifly
No in-app purchases
Essence 360
No in-app purchases
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