Comparison

Modern Essentials Plus vs GearSense

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. 

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 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. 
 
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About

GearSense

Features
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GearSense is the AI cycling coach that lives in your pocket. Powered by edge computing, GearSense analyzes your power, cadence, and heart rate in real time — delivering coaching cues exactly when you need them. Built for serious cyclists in the DMV area and beyond. FEATURES: - Real-time power, cadence, HR, and speed display - AI coaching voice during your ride - Automatic Strava sync after every ride - Works with Wahoo, Garmin, and ANT+ sensors - Shop and club integration via GearSense Hangar

Screenshots

Modern Essentials Plus4 screens
GearSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GearSense at Free against Modern Essentials Plus's $3.99. GearSense also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Modern Essentials Plus's advantage is chart position (#62 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

GearSense 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. GearSense asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modern Essentials Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, GearSense monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Modern Essentials Plus versus GearSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModern Essentials PlusGearSense
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAromaToolsFathi Bouali

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

GearSense

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

GearSense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Modern Essentials Plus free?
Modern Essentials Plus costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is GearSense free?
GearSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Modern Essentials Plus or GearSense have ads?
Neither Modern Essentials Plus nor GearSense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Modern Essentials Plus or GearSense?
Modern Essentials Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, and GearSense monthly. Most recently, Modern Essentials Plus was updated on September 29, 2026 and GearSense on September 15, 2026.

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