# Expand vs Potential Project

The clearest difference is rating: Potential Project at 5.0 against Expand's 4.0. Potential Project also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Expand's advantage is ratings volume (300 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Expand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Potential Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

Potential Project holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expand has 300 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expand | Potential Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expand-beyond-meditation/id1552705313/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potential-project/id1559036805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **300** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE MONROE INSTITUTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552705315) | [Potential Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/1357567120) |

## What reviewers say

### Expand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expand-beyond-meditation/id1552705313)

Access profound states of expanded awareness with guided meditations and proprietary sound science. Explore topics like relaxation, joy, insight, and sleep to foster meaning, relieve stress, and release unwanted patterns. Discover inner wisdom and joy through active imagination and perception.

**Highlights:** 100+ guided meditations, Monroe Sound Science audio technology, Multi-day mini-courses, Guided reflection and journaling, Custom-generated soundscapes, Focus on active imagination and perception

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expand Plus Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Expand Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful meditation tool
- 👍 Lovely and helpful
- 👍 Great way to practice
- 👍 Transformative
- 👍 First class app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Money maker
- 🔒 How do you get a premium subscription?
- 🐛 Cuts off sometimes?
- 🔍 Where's the guidance?
- 🐛 Annoyed

**Reported bugs**

- Paid but no play
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Sound shuts off when the iphone goes to sleep

**Requested features**

- Longer guided meditations
- What's new section for meditations
- Ability to turn off background music
- Monthly charge option


### Potential Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potential-project/id1559036805)

This app offers research-backed daily mind training to enhance focus, well-being, and compassion. It provides customized practices to help users build resilience, improve concentration, and reduce stress. Access requires a Program Key through corporate partnerships.

**Highlights:** Customized mind training, Research-backed practices, Enhance focus and concentration, Improve well-being and compassion, Build resilience, Practical and applicable sessions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expand free?

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

### Is Potential Project free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Expand or Potential Project?

Potential Project is rated higher. Expand averages 4.0 out of 5 from 300 ratings, while Potential Project averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Expand or Potential Project have ads?

Expand shows ads; Potential Project does not.

### Which is updated more often, Expand or Potential Project?

Expand ships an update monthly, and Potential Project monthly. Most recently, Expand was updated on October 29, 2026 and Potential Project 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.*