# Elephant Journal vs Triple Flame

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Triple Flame at none against Elephant Journal's 4. Triple Flame also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Elephant Journal's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 81) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elephant Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Triple Flame asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elephant Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elephant Journal has 14K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Elephant Journal's written reviews are positive against 80% of Triple Flame's.

Elephant Journal ships an update every 3 weeks, Triple Flame every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elephant Journal | Triple Flame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-journal/id1475514543/reviews)** | [4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-flame/id6448287073/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 79.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elephant Journal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475514542) | [Gene Keys Publishing Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566207379) |

## What reviewers say

### Elephant Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-journal/id1475514543)

Explore mindful living through articles, videos, and podcasts on topics like meditation, relationships, and environmental tips. Engage with content, support authors, and join discussions to foster a sense of community and personal growth.

**Highlights:** Daily Front Page updates, Browse articles by topic, Comment and share content, Heart articles to boost scores, Follow favorite writers, Receive notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elephant Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Elephant Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| Article Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Article Boost | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 🙏 Insightful and inspiring content
- 📚 Diverse range of topics
- 🤗 Thoughtful and engaging articles
- 💡 Valuable resource for personal growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive reading limits
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Issues with cancelling subscription
- 🤔 Sudden change in content quality

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription cancellation button not working
- Articles not loading properly
- Inconsistent reading limits

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Implement a 'read later' feature
- Improve navigation and article tracking
- Increase free article limits


### Triple Flame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-flame/id6448287073)

This app guides users through short, regular pauses throughout the day to foster contemplation and enrichment. It offers a live count of global participants, various pausing modes, and audio journeys for deeper practice. Users can also access resources from Richard Rudd and track their progress.

**Highlights:** Pause Contemplation Timer with Live Count, Silent, Guided, or Soundscape Pause Modes, Audio Journeys for Extended Contemplation, Resources from Richard Rudd, Daily Contemplative Quotes, Customizable Practice Schedule and Notifications, Pause Journey Tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Beautifully designed app
- 🧘‍♀️ Peaceful and powerful meditations
- ✨ Profoundly simple and effective
- 🎁 Generous free offering
- 🎶 Great selection of music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and freezes often
- 🐌 Slow to respond
- 🔋 Decimating battery life
- 🤷‍♀️ Reminders to pause while pausing
- 🤔 Notification timing awkward

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't load or work
- Nothing loads
- App freezes
- App freezes from the get go
- Frozen. Not working

**Requested features**

- Meditation more closely tied to Gene Keys
- Notification to signal end of 3 minutes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elephant Journal free?

Elephant Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Triple Flame free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elephant Journal or Triple Flame?

Elephant Journal is rated higher. Elephant Journal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Triple Flame averages 4.6 from 81 ratings.

### Do Elephant Journal or Triple Flame have ads?

Neither Elephant Journal nor Triple Flame shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elephant Journal or Triple Flame?

Elephant Journal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Triple Flame every 5 weeks. Most recently, Elephant Journal was updated on October 25, 2026 and Triple Flame on October 24, 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.*