Comparison

The Safe Place vs EBONY NOTES

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Safe Place

This app provides resources and education on mental health specifically for the Black community. It offers statistics, inspirational quotes, self-care tips, and a forum to foster awareness and hope.

Highlights
  • Black Mental Health Statistics
  • Inspirational Black Quotes
  • Self-Care Tips (Police Brutality, Church, Family)
  • Breathing Techniques & Meditation
  • Mental Health Videos & Podcasts
  • Mental Health Articles
  • Open Forum Discussions
Features
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"The Safe Place" Is a Minority Mental Health App geared towards the Black Community. African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the rest of the general population. However, many black people still do not wish to seek professional help for their mental illnesses. The Purpose of the "Safe Place" is to bring more awareness, education, and hope to this serious issue. Not only can the black community benefit from this app, but also mental health professionals, friends, and family, of ALL colors can be better educated on this issue and do a service by directing their black friends, co workers, etc. to the app. All races go through mental illness, but we also can experience it differently because of our race and social backgrounds. "The Safe Place" can also be a great learning tool for mental health professional's to better understand their black patients. App features Include * Black Mental Health Statistics *Inspirational Black Quotes *Self Care Tips On 1. How to Cope After Police Brutality 2. Mental Health In The Black Church 3. How to talk to black family members who may not want to understand mental illness 4. Breathing Techniques 5. Meditation 6. Exercise *Mental Health Videos And Podcast *Mental Health Articles *Open Fourm Discussions And More!

About

EBONY NOTES

Empowering affirmations and meditation sounds designed for the Black community. Rewire your mindset, build self-esteem, and manifest your desires with culturally resonant messages and resources.

Highlights
  • Daily affirmations
  • Meditation sounds
  • Text-to-speech
  • Practice modules
  • Motivational series
  • Support Black businesses
Features
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Ebony Notes: Affirmations, Meditation & Self-Care for Black Mental Health & Wellness Experience affirmations, meditation, and self-care tools designed specifically for Black women, Black men, and the entire Black community. Ebony Notes empowers you to grow, heal, and embrace wellness through culturally resonant content that speaks to your lived experience. Ebony Notes is your go-to app for Black mental health and wellness — featuring daily affirmations, calming meditation sounds, and motivational challenges crafted to support you on your journey. Discover meaningful self-care resources and guided mindfulness practices that help rewire your mindset, boost self-esteem, and keep you moving toward your goals. Features Built for You: • Daily Affirmations - Stay motivated with affirmations that speak to your culture and lifestyle. • Push Notifications - Gentle, timely reminders to uplift you throughout your day. • Mindful Audio Drops - NEW! Bite-sized audio moments packed with insights, motivation, and inspiration — perfect for on-the-go listening. • Text-to-Speech - Hear affirmations and motivational messages anytime, anywhere. • Motivational Challenges - NEW! Join inspiring challenges to stay on track and reach your wellness goals. • Motivational Series - Dig deeper with curated series on resilience, love, and self-worth. • Resource Access - Connect with Black therapists, counselors, and community events. Ebony Notes is more than an app — it's a family, a community, and a safe space for healing, self-love, and empowerment. Join us and discover the power of affirmations, meditation, and personal growth tools that speak to our shared experiences and culture. Download Ebony Notes and start manifesting a life of wellness, growth, and positivity today! Terms & Services - https://ebonynotes.co/policies/terms-of-service Privacy Policy - https://ebonynotes.co/pages/ebony-notes-app-privacy-policy

Screenshots

The Safe Place4 screens
EBONY NOTES4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Safe Place at none against EBONY NOTES's 3. The Safe Place also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). EBONY NOTES's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 25 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EBONY NOTES sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Safe Place asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Safe Place holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of The Safe Place's written reviews are positive against 91% of EBONY NOTES's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Safe Place ships an update every 25 months, EBONY NOTES weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Safe Place versus EBONY NOTES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Safe PlaceEBONY NOTES
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (36 ratings) — better4.3 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJasmin PierreEBONY NOTES

Customer experience

The Safe Place

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

EBONY NOTES

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

The Safe Place

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

EBONY NOTES

Subscriptions2
  • UnlockEveryThingForMonthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • UnlockEveryThingForYearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • EbonyNotesUnlockForLifeTime$99.99

Questions

Is The Safe Place free?
The Safe Place is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EBONY NOTES free?
EBONY NOTES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Safe Place or EBONY NOTES?
The Safe Place is rated higher. The Safe Place averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while EBONY NOTES averages 4.3 from 17 ratings.
Do The Safe Place or EBONY NOTES have ads?
Neither The Safe Place nor EBONY NOTES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Safe Place or EBONY NOTES?
The Safe Place ships an update every 25 months, and EBONY NOTES weekly. Most recently, The Safe Place was updated on October 6, 2026 and EBONY NOTES on October 8, 2026.

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