# Endel vs MapCut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapCut at 100% against Endel's 47%. MapCut also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Endel's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 4) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Endel sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MapCut asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapCut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endel has 34K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Endel's written reviews are positive against 100% of MapCut's.

Endel ships an update every 2 weeks, MapCut every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Endel | MapCut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endel-focus-and-sleep-sounds/id1346247457/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcut/id6478268682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 322 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Endel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346247456) | [Allahverdi Suleymanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551421600) |

## What reviewers say

### Endel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endel-focus-and-sleep-sounds/id1346247457)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #125 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Create personalized soundscapes using AI to enhance focus, relaxation, and sleep. This app adapts audio based on your environment and biometrics to align with your natural rhythms. Explore a variety of soundscapes, including those from renowned artists, to improve productivity and well-being.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized soundscapes, Focus, Sleep, Relax, and Move modes, Colored Noise options, Study and Dynamic Focus modes, Nature Elements and Rainy Outside sounds, Focus Timer integration, Collaborative soundscapes with artists

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $7.49 | per month |
| 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $34.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $59.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $119.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $119.99 | per year |
| Special Offer | $119.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $124.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective for focus and productivity
- 🌙 Helpful for sleep and relaxation
- 👍 Beautiful and intuitive design
- 🎨 Visually appealing soundscapes
- 🧠 Scientifically-backed audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription is too expensive
- 🔇 Lack of variety in soundscapes
- 🤖 Questionable AI/personalization claims
- 🔌 Unreliable background playback
- 🕰️ Limiting free trial and features

**Reported bugs**

- Volume fluctuations and abrupt changes
- Syncing and connectivity issues across devices
- Soundscapes not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Integration with other devices/platforms
- Improved sleep/wake tracking
- Ability to save/export favorite soundscapes
- Adjustable alarm/timer functionality


### MapCut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcut/id6478268682)

This app encourages outdoor activity through fun daily challenges and route exploration. It syncs with HealthKit to track your progress and offers surprise adventures based on your location and past activities. Earn points for bragging rights and share your achievements with friends.

**Highlights:** Daily personalized routes, Location-based surprise adventures, HealthKit and Apple Watch sync, Activity progress tracking, Achievement points system, Photo missions and quests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Endel free?

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

### Is MapCut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Endel or MapCut?

MapCut is rated higher. Endel averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while MapCut averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Endel or MapCut have ads?

Endel shows ads; MapCut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Endel or MapCut?

Endel ships an update every 2 weeks, and MapCut every 4 days. Most recently, Endel was updated on November 11, 2026 and MapCut on November 4, 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.*