# Happy Boost, Depression Help vs Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation at every 5 weeks against Happy Boost, Depression Help's every 10 months. Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (748 vs 142). Happy Boost, Depression Help's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Boost, Depression Help sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation has 748 ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Happy Boost, Depression Help's written reviews are positive against 86% of Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation's.

Happy Boost, Depression Help ships an update every 10 months, Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Boost, Depression Help | Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-boost-depression-help/id449889863/reviews) | **[4.8 (748 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-hypnosis-meditation/id963065601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **748** |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hypnosis & Subliminal](https://appshunter.io/developer/449889866) | [Glenn Harrold Publishing Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893582430) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Boost, Depression Help

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-boost-depression-help/id449889863)

This app offers guided hypnosis and meditation sessions to help users cultivate positive thinking, boost confidence, and increase happiness. It aims to combat feelings of depression, stress, and anxiety with empowering hypnotherapy.

**Highlights:** Positive thinking techniques, Empowering confidence building, Release limiting beliefs, Motivation for success, Increased happiness, Natural energy boost, Customizable playlists

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep Sleep Hypnosis | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weight Loss Hypnosis | $3.99 | one-time |
| Be Optimistic Hypnosis | $3.99 | one-time |
| Law of Attraction | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chakra Healing Hypnosis | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mental Detox Hypnosis | $3.99 | one-time |
| Morning Motivation | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rise Above Negativity | $3.99 | one-time |
| Create Inner Peace | $3.99 | one-time |
| Increase Your Energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Overcome Depression | $3.99 | one-time |
| Exercise Motivation | $3.99 | one-time |
| Natural High: Happiness | $3.99 | one-time |
| Peace & Pure Meditation | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pain Relief Hypnosis | $3.99 | one-time |
| Negativity Shield | $3.99 | one-time |
| Learn to Love Yourself | $3.99 | one-time |
| Inner Strength Hypnosis | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Calming and relaxing
- 😴 Helps with sleep
- 😊 Improves mood and happiness
- 🧘‍♀️ Useful for meditation and stress relief
- 👍 Soothing voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🗣️ Annoying or robotic voice
- 🐛 Forgetting steps in countdown
- 🐛 Inconsistent content
- 🐛 Ads still visible after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- App disappeared from past purchases
- Cannot restore purchases on new app
- Ads still visible after purchase
- In-app purchases disappear
- Program will not come on, screen goes blank

**Requested features**

- Remove ads after purchase
- Fix disappearing in-app purchases
- Add more content/tracks
- Allow mixing multiple purchased scripts
- Allow more than 11 repeats


### Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-hypnosis-meditation/id963065601)

Access over 250 guided hypnosis and meditation sessions for sleep, stress relief, and personal growth. Features include offline listening, progress tracking, and community support. Start with free sessions and a 7-day trial.

**Highlights:** 250+ hypnosis and meditation sessions, Offline listening, Progress tracking, Weekly live webinars, Community support, 30 Day Challenges

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlock Premium Content | $17.99 | per month |
| Welcome - Yearly Subscription | $99.00 | per year |
| UH - Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $114.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $127.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $144.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $144.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $157.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Helps with sleep
- 🙏 Transformative and life-changing
- 🎶 Soothing and calming voice
- 🧘‍♀️ Effective for relaxation and meditation
- 🌟 Powerful hypnosis and affirmations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription is too expensive
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- 🤔 Paid content no longer accessible after update

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Playback issues, content not loading

**Requested features**

- Add a daytime/non-sleep focused meditation option
- Improve search and playlist functionality
- Allow users to access previously purchased content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Boost, Depression Help free?

Happy Boost, Depression Help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation free?

Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happy Boost, Depression Help or Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation?

Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation is rated higher. Happy Boost, Depression Help averages 4.6 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation averages 4.8 from 748 ratings.

### Do Happy Boost, Depression Help or Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation have ads?

Neither Happy Boost, Depression Help nor Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Boost, Depression Help or Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation?

Happy Boost, Depression Help ships an update every 10 months, and Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation every 5 weeks. Most recently, Happy Boost, Depression Help was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation on October 26, 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.*