Modern Essentials Plus vs Essential Oils Guide & Recipes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Essential oil uses and blends
- Condition and symptom search
- Simple Solutions protocols
- Personal care recipes
- Oil inventory tracking
- Favorite product marking
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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
Essential Oils Guide & Recipes
Explore a comprehensive guide to essential oils, aromatherapy, and diffuser recipes. Track your inventory, discover health protocols, and create custom blends with expert insights and smart tools for natural wellness.
- 400+ Health Conditions & Protocols
- 140+ Essential Oils Database
- Personal Oil Inventory Tracking
- 100+ Diffuser Blend Recipes
- Advanced Search by Symptom/Oil
- Daily Oil Spotlight & Tips
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330+ essential oils. 650+ conditions. 590+ diffuser blends. Pregnancy, kids & cancer safety guides. Rated 4.9 by thousands — aromatherapy recipes, oil inventory, and everyday protocols in one app. Use the oils you already own: doTERRA, Young Living, Plant Therapy, Rocky Mountain Oils, Edens Garden, Gya Labs, or any other brand. Missing a recipe oil? Owned substitutes can cover it. Essential oils, aromatherapy, and diffuser recipes — all in one smart app. Blend your first diffuser mix, track My Oils, or check what is safe in pregnancy and for kids. Expert protocols, not a shop. NEW: 180 More Oils, Substitutes & Blending • 330+ Essential Oils: 180 new oils with botanical profiles, aroma notes, and dilution guidance — in every language. • Substitutes & Inventory Swaps: Stand-ins for an oil you don't have, plus owned substitutes counting toward Available Blends and protocols. • Blends Well With: Partner oils and aroma guidance so you can build mixes from what you own. • Redesigned Oil Details: Clear cards for benefits, safety, aroma, and origin. Pregnancy, Kids & Cancer Support • Dedicated Safety Guides: Purpose-built sections for pregnancy, young children, and cancer care — each with overview, dosage guidance, and safety disclaimers. • 220+ Specialized Conditions: From pregnancy discomforts and child-specific ailments to cancer treatment support. • Safety-First Approach: Clear guidance on what to use, how to dilute, and when to avoid certain oils. Health Conditions & Protocols • 650+ Health Conditions: From colds, insomnia, and anxiety to allergies, heart palpitations, and menopause. • Medically Researched Protocols: Clear essential oil protocols with application methods and safety considerations. Complete Oil Reference • 330+ Essential Oils Database: Single oils, proprietary blends, and roll-ons with in-depth profiles. • Pro Usage Guide: Trusted applications, safety notes, and therapeutic perks for daily wellness. • Quick Oil Search: Find oils by name, botanical name, synonym, symptom, or goal. Advanced Tracking Tools • Personal Inventory: Track owned oils and get smart restock suggestions. • Favorite Blends: Save and revisit your go-to diffuser recipes. • Enhanced Shopping List: Notes and purchase tracking. Expert Content & Recipes • Daily Oil Spotlight: Fresh tips, education, and seasonal inspiration. • 590+ Diffuser Blends: For focus, calm, energy, sleep, and mood. Browse by emotion, need, or situation. Smart Features • Guided Onboarding to get you started quickly. • Available Blends based on your inventory — including owned substitutes. • Advanced Search by symptom, treatment type, protocol, technique, or oil. • Recently Viewed, Notes, and local notifications with daily wellness tips. Why This Guide Stands Out • All-in-One Depth: One of the most complete essential oil reference apps available. • Community Favorite: Rated 4.9 by thousands of essential oil users worldwide. • Always Evolving: Regular updates with new oils, blends, and protocols. Start your aromatherapy journey today — explore, track, blend, and support your wellness naturally. — Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appostu.com/privacypolicy — Legal Disclaimer For informational purposes only. Not intended for medical diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention. Statements not evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Independently developed by Appostu SRL. This app contains original content and is not affiliated with or endorsed by doTERRA®, Young Living, Plant Therapy, Rocky Mountain Oils, Edens Garden, Gya Labs, or any other essential oil company. doTERRA™ is a trademark of doTERRA Holdings, LLC. All other brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Essential Oils Guide & Recipes at 100% against Modern Essentials Plus's 17%. Essential Oils Guide & Recipes also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). Modern Essentials Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Essential Oils Guide & Recipes is free to download; Modern Essentials Plus costs $3.99 up front. Modern Essentials Plus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Essential Oils Guide & Recipes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Essential Oils Guide & Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Modern Essentials Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Essential Oils Guide & Recipes's.
Modern Essentials Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, Essential Oils Guide & Recipes weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Modern Essentials Plus | Essential Oils Guide & Recipes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (13 ratings) | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #93 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AromaTools | Appostu SRL |
Customer experience
Modern Essentials Plus
Essential Oils Guide & Recipes
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
Essential Oils Guide & Recipes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Modern Essentials Plus
- Full Access (Monthly)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Full Access (Yearly)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- English language$3.99
- Idioma português$3.99
- Lengua española$3.99
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- Italian Language$3.99
- Russian Language$3.99
- Simplified Chinese$3.99
- Korean Language$3.99
- German Language$3.99
Essential Oils Guide & Recipes
- Premium Experience – 1 Week3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Premium Experience – 1 Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Premium Experience – 1 Month7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Premium Experience – 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ad-Free Experience – 1 Year$8.991 Year
- Premium Experience – 1 Year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium Experience – 1 Year7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Premium Experience – 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium Experience – 1 Year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Ad-Free Experience – Lifetime$19.99
Questions
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