# Modern Essentials Plus vs Libratum

The clearest difference is price: Libratum at Free against Modern Essentials Plus's $3.99. Libratum also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Modern Essentials Plus's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Libratum is free to download; Modern Essentials Plus costs $3.99 up front. Modern Essentials Plus sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Libratum asks for nothing beyond the download.

Libratum holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Essentials Plus has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Modern Essentials Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, Libratum every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modern Essentials Plus | Libratum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-essentials-plus/id1391084560/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libratum/id1615701417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AromaTools](https://appshunter.io/developer/533956713) | [Strappberry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362362288) |

## What reviewers say

### Modern Essentials Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-essentials-plus/id1391084560)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive information on essential oils, including uses, blends, and application methods. It offers solutions for various health conditions, personal care, and home needs, with features to organize and personalize your oil usage.

**Highlights:** Essential oil uses and blends, Condition and symptom search, Simple Solutions protocols, Personal care recipes, Oil inventory tracking, Favorite product marking

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Access (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| English language | $3.99 | one-time |
| Idioma português | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lengua española | $3.99 | one-time |
| Italian Language | $3.99 | one-time |
| Russian Language | $3.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Language | $3.99 | one-time |
| Simplified Chinese | $3.99 | one-time |
| Korean Language | $3.99 | one-time |
| German Language | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful resource for essential oils
- 👍 Practical and complete information
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Good for quick reference
- 👍 Worth the small investment (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App won't open
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Outdated content, not updated
- 🐛 Subscription model is disliked

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App stops functioning entirely
- Search functionality not working
- App closes automatically when opening
- App freezes on loading screen

**Requested features**

- Update app with new oils
- Add original blend names in English
- Allow entering special oils into inventory
- Improve inventory section (quantity, size, location)
- Add dark mode


### Libratum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libratum/id1615701417)

This app provides exclusive access to promotions, events, and relevant information for members of the Libratum network. Non-members can join the Libratum team to gain free access to the application.

**Highlights:** Exclusive member promotions, Event announcements, Information updates, Network access, Free access for new members

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modern Essentials Plus free?

Modern Essentials Plus costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Libratum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Modern Essentials Plus or Libratum?

Libratum is rated higher. Modern Essentials Plus averages 3.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Libratum averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Modern Essentials Plus or Libratum have ads?

Neither Modern Essentials Plus nor Libratum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Modern Essentials Plus or Libratum?

Modern Essentials Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, and Libratum every 2 weeks. Most recently, Modern Essentials Plus was updated on September 29, 2026 and Libratum on September 20, 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.*