# Expand vs Pace Monster

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pace Monster at none against Expand's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Expand | Pace Monster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expand-beyond-meditation/id1552705313/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **300** | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [THE MONROE INSTITUTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552705315) | [George Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895780569) |

## 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


### Pace Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-monster/id6806023656)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expand free?

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

### Is Pace Monster free?

Pace Monster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Expand or Pace Monster have ads?

Both Expand and Pace Monster show ads.

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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.*