# Soaak vs (held)

The clearest difference is rating: (held) at 5.0 against Soaak's 4.5. Soaak's advantage is ratings volume (307 vs 4) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soaak sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and (held) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $22.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

(held) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soaak has 307 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Soaak ships an update every 11 days, (held) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soaak | (held) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soaak/id1574035846/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/held/id6753862783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 127 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Soaak Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573482914) | [WellSet, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818988384) |

## What reviewers say

### Soaak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soaak/id1574035846)

This app offers clinically curated sound frequencies designed to enhance your well-being. It features AI-powered health insights, wearable device integration, and the ability to play sound compositions alongside other audio content for a personalized healing experience.

**Highlights:** AI-powered virtual health concierge, Wearable device connectivity, Dual audio for layered sound experiences, Clinically curated sound frequency library, Mindful intentions and affirmations, 21-day personal growth programs, Gratitude journal and calendar reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Well | $4.99 | per month |
| Entry | $14.49 | per month |
| Frequencies Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Basic | $21.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Sleep Well | $39.99 | per year |
| Basic | $184.99 | per year |
| Premium | $249.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $299.99 | per year |
| 21-Day - My Money | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rise Up Queen with Cayla | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Art of Letting Go | $9.99 | one-time |
| Healing Your Inner Child | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Abundance Mentality | $9.99 | one-time |
| A New Year, A New You | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prison to Parliament | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Noticeable positive effects
- 🧘‍♀️ Supports various needs (sleep, focus, anxiety)
- 🎶 Frequencies are well-received
- 💖 Inspiring content and teachings
- 🎧 Can layer with own music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High monthly subscription cost
- ❌ Difficult to cancel subscription
- ❓ Unclear value proposition
- 💰 Unexpected or hidden charges
- 📉 Price increases or new customer discounts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Programs reset to day one
- Frequencies cut out or stop playing
- App freezes or won't open
- Login issues after reinstallation

**Requested features**

- Longer frequency tracks or auto-replay option
- Lower price tier for frequency access only
- Introductory video or 'Start Here' feature
- More details on frequency usage (duration, frequency)
- Ability to play through Sonos/Alexa


### (held)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/held/id6753862783)

This app offers a private, supportive space to help you feel calmer and more grounded using evidence-based practices like breathwork and guided reflection. It uses personalized AI to adapt to your emotional patterns, providing timely and relevant support for in-the-moment emotional regulation and self-reflection.

**Highlights:** In-the-moment emotional support, Nervous system regulation, Reflective exploration, Personalized AI insights, Guided breathwork and reflection, Private and confidential space

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $22.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $200.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soaak free?

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

### Is (held) free?

(held) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Soaak or (held)?

(held) is rated higher. Soaak averages 4.5 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while (held) averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Soaak or (held) have ads?

Neither Soaak nor (held) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soaak or (held)?

Soaak ships an update every 11 days, and (held) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Soaak was updated on September 21, 2026 and (held) on September 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.*