# Imprint vs Gleam

The clearest difference is ads: Gleam at none against Imprint's shown. Gleam also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 38%). Imprint's advantage is ratings volume (56K vs 11K) and chart position (#15 vs #105). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Imprint sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Gleam sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Imprint against 4.8 for Gleam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Imprint has 56K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Imprint's written reviews are positive against 48% of Gleam's.

Imprint ships an update every 6 days, Gleam every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Imprint | Gleam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imprint-visual-micro-learning/id1482780647/reviews) | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gleam-social-intelligence/id6745815058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **48.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #105 |
| Size | 192 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Polywise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437286958) | [C137](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805539409) |

## What reviewers say

### Imprint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imprint-visual-micro-learning/id1482780647)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Education, #97 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers bite-sized visual learning sessions on a wide range of topics, from psychology to finance. Master complex concepts quickly with elegant visuals and retain knowledge through daily quizzes. Save and review key insights in sessions lasting two minutes or less.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized visual learning, Master essential topics, Understand complex concepts, Daily retention quizzes, Save and review insights, Short learning sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Imprint premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Discount yearly (7 day trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Discounted yearly (no trial) | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $74.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (Discount) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient learning
- 👍 Visually engaging
- 💡 Bite-sized content
- 🚀 Quick to use
- 👍 Great for visual learners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🔒 Lack of transparency on pricing
- 💰 Limited content for high price
- 🚫 Paywall restricts access

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent load times
- Syncing problems between devices
- Unfinished or incomplete courses

**Requested features**

- Sync progress across devices
- Dark mode option
- More diverse content topics
- Ability to download content offline
- Better organization of saved content


### Gleam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gleam-social-intelligence/id6745815058)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Education, #136 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Enhance your social fluency and emotional intelligence with interactive lessons and AI-powered feedback. Master communication for dating, career, and everyday interactions. Build confidence and track your progress with expert insights.

**Highlights:** Interactive communication lessons, Personalized AI feedback, Scenario-based practice, Emotional intelligence training, Career and dating skills, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Recovery Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for improving social skills
- ✨ Unique and well-executed concept
- 🚀 Actionable and digestible lessons
- 💡 Innovative AI conversation practice
- 👍 Smooth app usage and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model before trying the app
- 💰 Paywall before accessing core features

**Reported bugs**

- None reported

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More lesson topics beyond social skills


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Imprint free?

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

### Is Gleam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Imprint or Gleam?

Imprint and Gleam are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 56K and 11K ratings respectively.

### Do Imprint or Gleam have ads?

Imprint shows ads; Gleam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Imprint or Gleam?

Imprint ships an update every 6 days, and Gleam every 5 days. Most recently, Imprint was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gleam on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Imprint or Gleam?

Imprint currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Gleam at #105. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*