Comparison

Expand vs Hypnatio

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

Hypnatio

Create custom audio loops for memory learning, language training, or self-suggestion. Record your voice or use text-to-speech to embed information that plays infinitely in the background, aiding subconscious learning during sleep, exercise, or work.

Highlights
  • Custom audio loop creation
  • Voice recording
  • Text-to-speech engine
  • Infinite background playback
  • Subconscious information imprinting
  • Customizable affirmations
  • Adjustable repeat intervals and playback speed
Features
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Create Custom Audio Loop in just Seconds. Hypnatio is a customized audio loop creation tool designed to repeatedly embed information for various purposes, such as memory learning, language training, and self-suggestion. With this app, you can create your own audio loops in two ways:  • Record your own voice  • Use a natural-sounding text-to-speech (TTS) engine The sentences you enter are transformed into a seamlessly repeating audio loop that can play infinitely in the background. This helps imprint the information on your subconscious without needing to watch the screen or actively focus. You can naturally listen during sleep, exercise, relaxation, or work, delivering your desired messages directly to the subconscious by bypassing the conscious barriers. Unlike typical meditation or hypnosis apps, Hypnatio offers complete customization of affirmation messages, repeat intervals, and playback speed, providing maximum flexibility. Inquiries: support@hypnatio.com Terms of Service: https://www.hypnatio.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.hypnatio.com/privacy

Screenshots

Expand4 screens
Hypnatio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hypnatio at 4.7 against Expand's 4.1. Hypnatio also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Expand's advantage is ratings volume (298 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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 Hypnatio sells 2 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

Hypnatio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expand has 298 ratings behind it against 3, 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 75% of Hypnatio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Expand ships an update monthly, Hypnatio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Expand versus Hypnatio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpandHypnatio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (298 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings298 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHE MONROE INSTITUTE13002063 Canada Inc.

Customer experience

Expand

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

Hypnatio

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Hypnatio

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
2 purchases

Hypnatio

Subscriptions2
  • Hypnatio Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Hypnatio Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Expand free?
Expand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hypnatio free?
Hypnatio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Expand or Hypnatio?
Hypnatio is rated higher. Expand averages 4.1 out of 5 from 298 ratings, while Hypnatio averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Expand or Hypnatio have ads?
Both Expand and Hypnatio show ads.
Which is updated more often, Expand or Hypnatio?
Expand ships an update monthly, and Hypnatio every 4 days. Most recently, Expand was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hypnatio on September 19, 2026.

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