# Soul33 vs Close Encounters Protocols

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Soul33 at 92% against Close Encounters Protocols's 35%. Soul33 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Close Encounters Protocols's advantage is ratings volume (266 vs 14). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Close Encounters Protocols sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Soul33 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Soul33 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Encounters Protocols has 266 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Soul33's written reviews are positive against 35% of Close Encounters Protocols's.

Soul33 ships an update fortnightly, Close Encounters Protocols every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soul33 | Close Encounters Protocols |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul33/id1496751333/reviews)** | [4.2 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-encounters-protocols/id1577493204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **266** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 35.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gaia Chinniah Consultancy Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496751332) | [Tam Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515681242) |

## What reviewers say

### Soul33

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul33/id1496751333)

Receive 24/7 spiritual guidance and support on your soul journey. Access guided meditations, intuition teachings, and learn to harness spiritual energy for healing and manifestation. Connect with a community of like-minded seekers and track your moods with lunar phases.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations added weekly, Intuition awakening teachings, Spiritual energy harnessing, Mood tracking with moon phases, Quarterly Spiritual Health Magazine, Group chat with like-minded seekers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Close Encounters Protocols

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-encounters-protocols/id1577493204)

This app guides users through a structured seven-step process designed to facilitate contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. It includes guided meditations, intention setting, and tools to enhance psychic abilities and communication.

**Highlights:** Heart Meditation, Set Intention, Explore Space Visualization, ESP Training - Remote Viewing, ET Contact Tones, Guided Contact Meditations, Online Community Forum

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CE5 Weekly protocols | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CE5 Monthly protocols | $9.99 | per month |
| CE5 Annual protocols | $49.99 | per year |
| CE5 Lifetime access | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Useful for meditation practice
- 👍 Easy to navigate and straightforward
- 💡 Good info on ET connection
- 🌟 App is a must
- 🚀 Uplifting entanglement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced subscription model
- 💸 Content locked behind paywall
- 👎 Not the original Dr. Greer app
- 📉 Poor imitation / bootleg
- 🚫 Nothing works / bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Meditations have no audio
- Nothing works
- None of the videos play or have audio
- Sound doesn't work
- Meditation does not play sound at all

**Requested features**

- More exercises
- A forum
- Videos from users
- Closed captions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
- More like the other 'Contact' app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soul33 free?

Soul33 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Close Encounters Protocols free?

Close Encounters Protocols is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Soul33 or Close Encounters Protocols?

Soul33 is rated higher. Soul33 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Close Encounters Protocols averages 4.2 from 266 ratings.

### Do Soul33 or Close Encounters Protocols have ads?

Neither Soul33 nor Close Encounters Protocols shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soul33 or Close Encounters Protocols?

Soul33 ships an update fortnightly, and Close Encounters Protocols every 2 months. Most recently, Soul33 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Close Encounters Protocols 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.*