# Activations vs Ethos GO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ethos GO at none against Activations's 4. Ethos GO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Activations's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 11) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Activations sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Ethos GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Activations against 5.0 for Ethos GO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Activations has 4.3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Activations's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ethos GO's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Activations | Ethos GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activations-daily-motivation/id1520094701/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethos-go/id6739030213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 418 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Superhuman Inc. (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520094703) | [Ethos Athletic Club LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555503899) |

## What reviewers say

### Activations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activations-daily-motivation/id1520094701)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-backed audio experiences designed to motivate and help users manifest a better life. It uses neuroscience, affirmations, and visualization to rewire the mind and create positive change, fitting seamlessly into daily routines.

**Highlights:** Motivational audio experiences, Manifestation and visualization techniques, Neuroscience-based mind rewiring, Daily affirmations, Over 700+ audio activations, Multiple categories for daily routines, Personalized challenges and progress tracking

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Subscription | $139.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $167.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $189.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life changing
- 👍 Uplifting and motivating
- 🙌 Transformative
- 💫 Incredible app
- 🎶 Soothing music and voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- 🤖 Repetitive voice and content
- 🤔 Lacking in variety of content
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Meditations not tracking properly
- Login issues and inability to access account
- Inability to pause or rewind meditations

**Requested features**

- More affordable subscription options
- Offline listening capabilities
- Ability to download meditations
- Wider range of meditation topics
- Different voice options


### Ethos GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethos-go/id6739030213)

Access expert-led fitness programs, workout guides, and community connections from anywhere. Build strength, endurance, and mindfulness with tools to track your progress and maintain your wellness journey.

**Highlights:** Structured progressive training programs, Exercise demonstration videos, Extensive health and wellness video library, Diverse workout styles (HIIT, Pilates, yoga), Nutrition and lifestyle guidance, Integrated fitness progress tracking, Syncs with Health app

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Activations free?

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

### Is Ethos GO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Activations or Ethos GO?

Ethos GO is rated higher. Activations averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Ethos GO averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Activations or Ethos GO have ads?

Activations shows ads; Ethos GO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Activations or Ethos GO?

Activations ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ethos GO every 3 weeks. Most recently, Activations was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ethos GO on October 18, 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.*