# Calm vs Scofa Relax

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scofa Relax at 100% against Calm's 64%. Scofa Relax also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Calm's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (2M vs 14). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calm sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Scofa Relax sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scofa Relax holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calm has 2M ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Calm's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scofa Relax's.

Calm ships an update every 4 days, Scofa Relax every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calm | Scofa Relax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm/id571800810/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scofa-relax/id6476312399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2M** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 171 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Calm.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/571800813) | [Scofa, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726408427) |

## What reviewers say

### Calm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm/id571800810)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #50 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #136 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app offers guided meditations, sleep stories, music, and breathing exercises to help users reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep. It caters to all experience levels, integrating mindfulness into daily routines for enhanced mental well-being.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations, Sleep Stories, Breathwork exercises, Relaxing music, Stretching exercises, Mindfulness programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calm Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Calm Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Calm Premium | $16.99 | per month |
| Calm Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Calm Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Calm Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Calm Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Calm Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Helpful for sleep
- 🧘‍♀️ Effective for meditation and relaxation
- 🎨 Variety of content (sleep stories, meditations, music)
- 🙏 Positive impact on mental health
- 🤗 Soothing narrators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🕰️ Difficulty finding specific content
- 🔁 Repetitive sleep stories
- 🙃 Accessibility issues for disabled users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Playback issues with audio and video
- Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Requested features**

- Add repeat button for sleep stories
- Separate kids and adult content
- Allow creating custom playlists
- Improve search and navigation
- Add more diverse narrator voices


### Scofa Relax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scofa-relax/id6476312399)

This app offers a sanctuary for peace and tranquility, providing a variety of sounds, music, guided meditations, and sleep stories. It helps users fall asleep, focus, relax, and manage stress with customizable audio experiences.

**Highlights:** Customizable soundscapes, Nature-inspired sounds, Soothing music loops, Guided meditations and affirmations, Engaging sleep stories for adults and children, Sleep medicine articles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Access sp6 | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access sp5 | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access sp4 | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Access sp3 | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access sp2 | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Access sp1 | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calm free?

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

### Is Scofa Relax free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calm or Scofa Relax?

Scofa Relax is rated higher. Calm averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2M ratings, while Scofa Relax averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Calm or Scofa Relax have ads?

Calm shows ads; Scofa Relax does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calm or Scofa Relax?

Calm ships an update every 4 days, and Scofa Relax every 4 weeks. Most recently, Calm was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scofa Relax on October 24, 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.*