# Elephant Journal vs The Pitstop Group

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Pitstop Group at none against Elephant Journal's 4. The Pitstop Group also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Elephant Journal's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Elephant Journal against 5.0 for The Pitstop Group. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elephant Journal has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Elephant Journal's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Pitstop Group's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elephant Journal | The Pitstop Group |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-journal/id1475514543/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pitstop-group/id6751340318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elephant Journal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475514542) | [The Pitstop Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837220307) |

## 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


### The Pitstop Group

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pitstop-group/id6751340318)

Mobile auto service that brings mechanics to your location for convenient car maintenance. Get same-day service without leaving your home, with rigorously trained engineers and a complimentary inspection for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** On-demand mobile auto service, Same-day service availability, Rigorous engineer training, Complimentary vehicle inspection, Convenient at-home service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elephant Journal free?

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

### Is The Pitstop Group free?

The Pitstop Group is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Elephant Journal or The Pitstop Group?

The Pitstop Group is rated higher. Elephant Journal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while The Pitstop Group averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Elephant Journal or The Pitstop Group have ads?

Neither Elephant Journal nor The Pitstop Group shows ads.

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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.*