The Work App vs Hoffman App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Work App
This app guides users through a process of identifying and questioning stressful thoughts. It aims to help users find peace and happiness by undoing these thoughts and returning to a natural, awakened state of mind.
- Identify stressful thoughts
- Question limiting beliefs
- Undo thought patterns
- Experience peace and happiness
- Return to awakened nature
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"The Work of Byron Katie is a way of identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause all the anger, fear, depression, addiction, and violence in the world. Experience the happiness of undoing those thoughts through The Work, and allow your mind to return to its true, awakened, peaceful, creative nature. Are you ready? Everything you need in order to do The Work is available for free at thework.com."
Hoffman App
This app offers guided meditations, visualizations, and daily practices to support personal growth and self-discovery. It provides tools for mindfulness, stress management, and building healthier habits, serving as a companion for those on a transformational journey.
- Guided meditations and visualizations
- Daily video messages from teachers
- 30-day mindfulness habit program
- Breathing exercises
- Hoffman course tools (Quadrinity Check-In, Appreciation, etc.)
- Topics: Forgiveness, Anxiety, Relationships, Happiness
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Hello and welcome to the NEW Hoffman app. As you know, the transformational journey to discovering your authentic self does not end after completion of a Hoffman course, but rather, is just beginning. We want to continue supporting you today and far into the future. That is why we created this app full of guidance, practices, and visualizations to inspire and help you achieve your personal goals. We like to think of this app as, “Hoffman in your pocket.” Thank you to our amazing community of graduates who provided the insight and inspiration to create this app. And we’re just getting started! This is the first version of our new app and we have many exciting features and tools to share with you in the future. As always, we welcome your feedback. If you would like to share your thoughts, please email us at appsupport@hoffmaninstitute.org. If you are not a Hoffman graduate, you are welcome to use the Hoffman App to build a deeper relationship with yourself to bring more presence into your life. In this app you will find dozens of your favorite Hoffman tools and practices including: • Quadrinity Check-In • Appreciation & Gratitude • Recycling & Rewiring • Visioning • Centering • Elevators • Expression We focus each visualization and meditation on a unique topic including: • Forgiveness • Self-Compassion • Anxiety • Managing Stress • Relationships • Breaking Habits • Happiness • Loving-Kindness Our app also features: • A new video message every day from a Hoffman teacher to help focus your practice • 30-day program to help make your mindfulness practice a habit • Breathing exercise to help you relax and keep you present throughout the day • Helpful tips on how to re-enter your daily life after completing the Process For those of you who are new here, the Hoffman Institute Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to transformative adult education and spiritual growth. We serve a diverse population from all walks of life, including business professionals, stay-at-home parents, therapists, students, tradespeople, and those seeking clarity in all aspects of their lives. To learn more about Hoffman, send us an email at enrollment@hoffmaninstitute.org, call us at 800-506-5253, or visit https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hoffman App at 100% against The Work App's 54%. Hoffman App also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). The Work App's advantage is chart position (#43 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Hoffman App is free to download; The Work App costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hoffman App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of The Work App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hoffman App's.
The Work App ships an update every 5 months, Hoffman App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Work App | Hoffman App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (97 ratings) | 4.7 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #43 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Byron Katie International, Inc | Hoffman Institute Foundation |
Customer experience
The Work App
Hoffman App
Bugs and requests
The Work App
Reported bugs
17 issues- App crashes during or after worksheet completion
- App won't open or fails to launch
- Keyboard appears without keys or is non-functional
- Text disappears when keyboard is open
- Last letter of belief gets deleted after completing worksheet
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- Navigation arrows unresponsive or slow
- Can't scroll back to previous sections without exiting
- Turnaround section gets stuck, preventing progress
- Video/audio features don't work or freeze app
- Email/share function sends but doesn't complete
- Incomplete worksheets auto-save but can't be resumed properly
- Belief text doesn't populate correctly in subsequent sheets
- Auto-capitalization issues with typed text
- Emotions list too small and difficult to interact with
- App performance degradation over time
- Turnaround examples display as actual turnarounds
- Can't add new turnarounds when editing saved work
Requested features
18 requests- Landscape/horizontal mode for iPad keyboard use
- Dark mode option for nighttime use
- Password protection for journal entries
- Ability to delete or clear saved worksheets
- Cross-device synchronization (phone, iPad, Mac)
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- Better text box scrolling and visibility
- Improved keyboard interaction and navigation
- Audio prompts in Katie's voice
- Full Judge Your Neighbor worksheet option
- Ability to add/edit turnarounds after initial completion
- Landscape mode for iPad Pro with keyboard
- Better emotions list display (alphabetized, zoomable)
- Ability to continue incomplete worksheets later
- Email/share functionality that works properly
- More screen space in text input areas
- Voice command option for hands-free use
- Save/export worksheets as files
- Return key functionality for line breaks
Hoffman App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Work App
No in-app purchases
Hoffman App
No in-app purchases









