# RON vs Pepper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RON at none against Pepper's 9. RON also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Pepper's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pepper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. RON asks for nothing beyond the download.

RON ships an update every 3 months, Pepper every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RON | Pepper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pepper/id6572311665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bao Bui Tan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475738977) | [Met education & technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895346142) |

## What reviewers say

### RON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ron/id1475738978)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pepper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pepper/id6572311665)

This app offers guided meditation and mindfulness courses through audio and video content. Users can access basic features for free or unlock exclusive content and live sessions with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Guided meditation courses, Mindfulness audio and video content, Free basic content access, Premium subscription for exclusive content, Live interaction sessions, Wellness activities

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Đầy đủ chức năng trong 1 tháng | $7.99 | per month |
| Đầy đủ chức năng trong 1 năm | $39.99 | per year |
| Kỹ năng cùng Pepper | $11.99 | one-time |
| Bảng kế hoạch cuộc đời | $99.99 | one-time |
| Kiến thức tâm lý | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RON free?

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

### Is Pepper free?

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

### Do RON or Pepper have ads?

Neither RON nor Pepper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RON or Pepper?

RON ships an update every 3 months, and Pepper every 8 days. Most recently, RON was updated on May 17, 2026 and Pepper on September 6, 2026.

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