# CE5 Contact vs Above Us

The clearest difference is price: Above Us at Free against CE5 Contact's $9.99. Above Us also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6). CE5 Contact's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 9) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Above Us is free to download; CE5 Contact costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Above Us holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CE5 Contact has 205 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CE5 Contact ships an update monthly, Above Us every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CE5 Contact | Above Us |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ce5-contact/id1499236474/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/above-us-uap-sighting-tracker/id6737234384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 39.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sirius Technology Advanced Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/606702442) | [Pat Berlinquette](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775429545) |

## What reviewers say

### CE5 Contact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ce5-contact/id1499236474)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Education, #144 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app guides users in initiating peaceful contact with extraterrestrial civilizations using established protocols. It offers training materials, step-by-step guidance, and tools to connect with like-minded individuals. Features include offline access to core processes and a library of resources.

**Highlights:** Official training materials, Step-by-step CE5 process guide, Networking for like-minded individuals, Comprehensive equipment list, Extensive media library, Offline mode for core processes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome!!
- 🚀 So far so good!
- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Spectacular
- 🚀 A must get App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 I can't log in!
- 🐛 Paid & can't log in
- 🐛 Does not load
- 🐛 Can't sign in
- 🐛 Couldn't create an account

**Reported bugs**

- Crop circle tones in contact don't play
- App is glitching, gets stuck or just closes
- Audio doesn't work when you push play
- Sounds don't play
- Meditations and recordings stopped working after a week

**Requested features**

- Messaging Notification option will facilitate networking effectiveness
- Create a 'create a post' or 'create a group' section on the app
- Add a message board for local CE5 groups
- Allow users to change their account username, email and mobile number
- Improve profile features for the Network section


### Above Us

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/above-us-uap-sighting-tracker/id6737234384)

This app tracks Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings in real-time by analyzing anonymized search data from major US cities. It provides a unique and private method for monitoring UAP activity, distinct from traditional sighting reports.

**Highlights:** Real-time UAP sighting tracking, Anonymized search data analysis, Coverage in 10,000+ US cities, Privacy-focused data collection, Map visualization of sightings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CE5 Contact free?

CE5 Contact costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Above Us free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CE5 Contact or Above Us?

Above Us is rated higher. CE5 Contact averages 3.6 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Above Us averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do CE5 Contact or Above Us have ads?

Neither CE5 Contact nor Above Us shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CE5 Contact or Above Us?

CE5 Contact ships an update monthly, and Above Us every 3 weeks. Most recently, CE5 Contact was updated on November 7, 2026 and Above Us on October 30, 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.*