# Shape vs Esoteric Everyday

The clearest difference is ads: Shape at none against Esoteric Everyday's shown. Shape also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Esoteric Everyday's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shape sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Esoteric Everyday sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Esoteric Everyday holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shape has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Shape's written reviews are positive against 100% of Esoteric Everyday's.

Shape ships an update every 3 weeks, Esoteric Everyday every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shape | Esoteric Everyday |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-lucid-dreaming/id1577026266/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esoteric-everyday/id1667548868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Timeless](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183067513) | [Edward Aponte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667548870) |

## What reviewers say

### Shape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-lucid-dreaming/id1577026266)

Learn the art of lucid dreaming with expert guidance and tools. Track sleep cycles, set reminders, and journal your dreams to awaken within your dreamworld and explore its possibilities.

**Highlights:** Lucid dreaming guides, Am-I-Dreaming reminders, Sleep cycle tracking, Dream journal, Peak dreamtime insights, Articles and learning

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shape Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Shape Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Shape | $19.99 | per month |
| Shape | $29.99 | per month |
| Shape Gift | $39.99 | per year |
| Shape | $39.99 | per year |
| Shape | $39.99 | per year |
| Shape | $49.99 | per year |
| Shape | $59.99 | per year |
| Shape | $69.99 | per year |
| Shape | $79.99 | per year |
| Shape | $79.99 | per year |
| Shape | $99.99 | per year |
| Shape | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for improving dream recall
- 💡 Guided meditations and exercises
- 👍 Beautiful and minimalist design
- 🚀 Effective for achieving lucid dreams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Lack of ability to export dream journal
- 🐛 Inconsistent dream streak tracking
- 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Dream journal entries sometimes get lost or overwritten
- App crashes when connecting to Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Add option to upload images/drawings to dream journal
- Implement a lifetime purchase option
- Allow users to edit dream signs and tags
- Improve integration with Apple Watch for sleep tracking


### Esoteric Everyday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esoteric-everyday/id1667548868)

Elevate your mindfulness practice with guided expeditions and community support. Track your progress and sync content offline with available subscriptions. Designed for both novice and advanced practitioners.

**Highlights:** Mindfulness practice enhancement, Esoteric expeditions, Community access, Progress tracking, Offline sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Esoteric Everyday | $12.99 | per month |
| Expedition Membership | $12.99 | per month |
| The Calcutta Curriculum | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shape free?

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

### Is Esoteric Everyday free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shape or Esoteric Everyday?

Esoteric Everyday is rated higher. Shape averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Esoteric Everyday averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shape or Esoteric Everyday have ads?

Esoteric Everyday shows ads; Shape does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shape or Esoteric Everyday?

Shape ships an update every 3 weeks, and Esoteric Everyday every 2 months. Most recently, Shape was updated on October 20, 2026 and Esoteric Everyday on October 3, 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.*