Comparison

Modern Essentials Plus vs MGA Studio

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

Head to head
About

Modern Essentials Plus

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
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Get your dōTERRA® oils game on—anytime, anywhere—with the #1 app for Wellness Advocates! Modern Essentials® Plus delivers all you need to know for using, sharing, and succeeding with essential oils. It is the most comprehensive app for all dōTERRA® oils, blends, and products! Two ways to get going: • “Basic” app—thousands of uses for dōTERRA® oils and blends for a low, one-time fee. • “Full Access” monthly or yearly subscription—features noted below with an asterisk (*). Here’s the in-depth information included for each dōTERRA® oil and blend: • Primary uses • Secondary and tertiary uses (single oils)* • "Simple Solutions" protocols* • Application methods • Body systems* • Safety data • Detailed usage and application charts* • Chemical constituents* • Extraction methods • Aromatic influences • Blend classifications • Blending compatibilities • Historical uses • Scientific and medical research references (coming soon)* Here’s what’s in "My Usage Guide"—the working core of the app: • Instantly search through hundreds of conditions and symptoms to find primary recommended oils, blends, supplements*, and personal care products*. • Find secondary and tertiary recommendations of oils and blends.* • Get "Simple Solutions" protocols.* • Access recipes for personal care, health, cooking, cleaning, and home care.* Here’s how to organize and personalize your app:* • Mark your favorite products. • Bookmark conditions for quick-and-easy reference. • Track your current essential oil inventory to see which recommended oils you already have for any condition. • Make a wish list for easy ordering. • Write personal notes for any product or condition. Here’s a list of current app languages:+ • Chinese (simplified) • Dutch • English • French • German • Italian • Japanese • Portuguese • Spanish • Russian • More on the way! +Each language version is based on the most recent edition of the Modern Essentials® Handbook in that language. Both “Basic” and “Full Access” apps will be updated free of charge as new editions are written and translated. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this app is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent or otherwise reduce the effects of any disease or ailment. Consult a licensed, qualified health care provider for diagnosis, medical care, and treatment. AromaTools®, is a true third-party company that does not profit from the sales of essential oils. It is not sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by any essential oil company. 

 Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 
 
Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the purchase price.

 Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. 

 Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. 
 
You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Setting any time after purchase. For additional information please see: https://www.aromatools.com/privacy-policy https://www.aromatools.com/terms

About

MGA Studio

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MGA Studio, guidato da Maria Grazia Alpeggiani, è un Centro Specializzato in Ringiovanimento,Tricopigmentazione, Dermopigmentazione Correttiva, trattamenti estetici e specialistici. La missione di MGA Studio è da sempre quella di risolvere tutte le problematiche estetiche e curative che possono ripercuotersi sul benessere psicologico dell’individuo, valorizzando ed esaltando la naturale ed autentica bellezza che contraddistingue e rende unico ogni individuo. Curare il proprio corpo e il proprio aspetto significa compiere un gesto d’amore verso sè stessi, in perfetta ed equilibrata armonia con la propria immagine esteriore.

Screenshots

Modern Essentials Plus4 screens
MGA Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MGA Studio at Free against Modern Essentials Plus's $3.99. MGA Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). Modern Essentials Plus's advantage is chart position (#39 vs unranked). On 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

MGA Studio 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. MGA Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Modern Essentials Plus versus MGA Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModern Essentials PlusMGA Studio
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#39 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAromaToolsKALI LAB. S.r.l.

Bugs and requests

Modern Essentials Plus

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • App stops functioning entirely
  • Search functionality not working
  • App closes automatically when opening
  • App freezes on loading screen
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  • Login screen freezes
  • Update causes app to not open
  • Subscription not recognized after payment
  • Cannot access certain sections (e.g., Supplements)
  • Drop down menu and search functionality broken
  • Oil information pages are mixed up
  • Clicking on one oil brings up another
  • Cannot delete items from wish list within inventory
  • App closes when accessing search
  • App support link leads to 404 error

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Translate app to Russian
  • Allow sharing app with iPad
  • Make app free or pay once with full access

MGA Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Modern Essentials Plus

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access (Monthly)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Full Access (Yearly)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time9
  • English language$3.99
  • Idioma português$3.99
  • Lengua española$3.99
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  • Italian Language$3.99
  • Russian Language$3.99
  • Japanese Language$3.99
  • Simplified Chinese$3.99
  • Korean Language$3.99
  • German Language$3.99
None

MGA Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Modern Essentials Plus free?
Modern Essentials Plus costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MGA Studio free?
MGA Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Modern Essentials Plus or MGA Studio have ads?
Neither Modern Essentials Plus nor MGA Studio shows ads.

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