Comparison

Expand vs Esoteric Everyday

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Expand

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
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From the world-renowned Monroe Institute, Expand helps you access deeper states of awareness to reduce stress, improve sleep, and cultivate greater meaning, clarity, and purpose. Powered by Monroe Sound Science, our proprietary audio technology, Expand uses targeted soundwave patterns to support unique states of consciousness and focused inner exploration. Through guided sessions, courses, and immersive sound experiences, you can uncover insight, release unwanted patterns, and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Inside Expand, you’ll find: • 100+ guided meditations and consciousness-expanding exercises • Multi-day mini-courses and structured practice paths • Guided reflection and journaling tools • Custom-generated soundscapes designed for specific brainwave states • Programs for both beginners and experienced practitioners Explore sessions across topics including: • Relaxation & Healing • Joy & Meaning • Insight & Intuition • Sleep & Dreaming • Healthy Relationships • Creativity & Manifestation • Beyond the Physical Unlike typical meditation apps focused only on clearing the mind, Expand encourages active imagination, perception, and intentional practice to help you achieve specific outcomes. About The Monroe Institute The Monroe Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a global leader in the study and practice of expanded consciousness. Founded in the early 1970s as a research and educational organization, Monroe offers transformative learning through the Expand app, virtual programs, and in-person retreats on its 300-acre Virginia campus and in countries worldwide. Subscription Pricing and Terms Expand offers auto-renewing subscription options: • $69.99/year • $11.99/month Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to renewal. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://info.monroeinstitute.org/expand-app-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://info.monroeinstitute.org/expand-app-privacy-policy

About

Esoteric Everyday

Elevate your mindfulness practice with guided expeditions and community support. Track your progress and sync content offline with available subscriptions. Designed for both novice and advanced practitioners.

Highlights
  • Mindfulness practice enhancement
  • Esoteric expeditions
  • Community access
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline sync
Features
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This app will challenge and elevate your mindfulness practice to the next level. So, whether you are a novice or advance practitioner join our community today and download my app for free. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of Esoteric Everyday is free of charge. Should you use Esoteric Everyday to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Expand4 screens
Esoteric Everyday3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Esoteric Everyday at 100% against Expand's 50%. Esoteric Everyday also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Expand's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Expand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Esoteric Everyday sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Esoteric Everyday holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expand has 301 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Expand's written reviews are positive against 100% of Esoteric Everyday's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Expand ships an update monthly, Esoteric Everyday every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Expand versus Esoteric Everyday: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpandEsoteric Everyday
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (301 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings301 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB91 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTHE MONROE INSTITUTEEdward Aponte

Customer experience

Expand

All ratings297 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative38.2%

Esoteric Everyday

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Expand

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Esoteric Everyday

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Expand

Subscriptions2
  • Expand Plus Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Expand Plus Yearly$69.991 Year
3 purchases

Esoteric Everyday

Subscriptions2
  • Esoteric Everyday7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Expedition Membership$12.991 Month
One-time1
  • The Calcutta Curriculum$12.99

Questions

Is Expand free?
Expand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Esoteric Everyday free?
Esoteric Everyday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Expand or Esoteric Everyday?
Esoteric Everyday is rated higher. Expand averages 4.0 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Esoteric Everyday averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Expand or Esoteric Everyday have ads?
Both Expand and Esoteric Everyday show ads.
Which is updated more often, Expand or Esoteric Everyday?
Expand ships an update monthly, and Esoteric Everyday every 2 months. Most recently, Expand was updated on October 25, 2026 and Esoteric Everyday on October 19, 2026.

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