# Expand vs Patch Tarot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patch Tarot at 100% against Expand's 50%. Patch Tarot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Expand's advantage is ratings volume (297 vs 26). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Expand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Patch Tarot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Patch Tarot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expand has 297 ratings behind it against 26, 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 Patch Tarot's.

Expand ships an update monthly, Patch Tarot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expand | Patch Tarot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expand-beyond-meditation/id1552705313/reviews) | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-tarot/id6780609698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 67 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE MONROE INSTITUTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552705315) | [Spirit Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371172055) |

## 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


### Patch Tarot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-tarot/id6780609698)

Engage in daily reflection and journaling with a digital tarot companion. Explore five unique decks, study card symbolism, and connect with a community for shared insights. Features daily reminders and a private journal to track your practice.

**Highlights:** Daily card draws and reflections, Private journaling for readings, Community sharing in The Grove, Five original tarot decks, In-depth card symbolism study, Daily reminders and streaks

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patch Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Patch Plus (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Founder's Key (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expand free?

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

### Is Patch Tarot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Expand or Patch Tarot?

Patch Tarot is rated higher. Expand averages 4.1 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Patch Tarot averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do Expand or Patch Tarot have ads?

Both Expand and Patch Tarot show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Expand or Patch Tarot?

Expand ships an update monthly, and Patch Tarot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Expand was updated on October 17, 2026 and Patch Tarot on October 11, 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.*