# Expand vs Coherence

The clearest difference is rating: Coherence at 4.8 against Expand's 4.0. Coherence also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Expand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Coherence sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coherence holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 301 and 652 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Expand's written reviews are positive against 86% of Coherence's.

Expand ships an update monthly, Coherence every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expand | Coherence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expand-beyond-meditation/id1552705313/reviews) | **[4.8 (652 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coherence-breathwork/id6740344645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 301 | **652** |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 67 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE MONROE INSTITUTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552705315) | [John Sweeney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789596075) |

## 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


### Coherence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coherence-breathwork/id6740344645)

Master your nervous system through guided breathwork. Access over 500 breathing patterns to shift your state, from calm and focus to energy and sleep. Connect with a global community in live sessions and create custom routines.

**Highlights:** Nervous system interface via breath, Shift states: calm, focus, energy, sleep, Daily global live breathing sessions, 500+ research-backed breathing patterns, Custom breathing sequence creator, Progress tracking and stats, Community features and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coherence Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Coherence Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Coherence Friend Pass | $69.99 | per year |
| Coherence Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Coherence Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Coherence | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent accessibility and interface
- 🚀 Great integration into daily routine
- 👍 Amazing experience and awesome sequences
- 👍 Breathwork is one of the best things for health
- 👍 Helps cut down on vices, boost vibes, and be a smooth operator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expand free?

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

### Is Coherence free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Expand or Coherence?

Coherence is rated higher. Expand averages 4.0 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Coherence averages 4.8 from 652 ratings.

### Do Expand or Coherence have ads?

Expand shows ads; Coherence does not.

### Which is updated more often, Expand or Coherence?

Expand ships an update monthly, and Coherence every 4 days. Most recently, Expand was updated on November 7, 2026 and Coherence on November 8, 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.*