# Upspace vs Soundscape

The clearest difference is ads: Upspace at none against Soundscape's shown. Upspace also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Soundscape's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upspace sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and Soundscape sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Soundscape holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soundscape has 5.7K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Upspace's written reviews are positive against 98% of Soundscape's.

Upspace ships an update fortnightly, Soundscape every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upspace | Soundscape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upspace/id6446647111/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundscape-focus-sleep-sounds/id6480119395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **97.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Squad Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620949622) | [Soundscape](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738228438) |

## What reviewers say

### Upspace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upspace/id6446647111)

This app is a social platform designed to enhance your well-being across fitness, nutrition, and faith. It connects you with content, creators, and a community focused on personal growth, utilizing technology to help you achieve your health goals.

**Highlights:** Personalized content recommendations, Series for saving and sharing content, Direct messaging with creators and friends, Community focused on health goals, Content on fitness, food, and faith

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upspace Pro | $6.49 | per month |
| Ella Dane | $7.49 | per month |
| Becoming Conscious | $9.99 | per month |
| The Fit Ging | $11.49 | per month |
| Upspace Pro | $12.00 | per month |
| Upspace Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Upspace Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| The Foundation | $14.99 | per month |
| Aisha Zaza | $14.99 | per month |
| Upspace Pro | $18.00 | per month |
| PMZ Performance | $19.99 | per month |
| ThetaBreath | $30.00 | per month |
| Creator Pro Monthly | $33.00 | per month |
| Upspace Pro | $36.00 | per year |
| Upspace Pro | $48.00 | per year |
| Dopamining | $50.00 | per month |
| Bray | $55.00 | per month |
| Creator Pro Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Creator Pro Annual | $99.00 | per year |
| Dopamining | $100.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for health and wellness
- 🚀 Helps users grow and level up
- 💡 Focuses on real growth, not trends
- 🌟 Provides real-life value and practical tools
- 🤝 Connects users with like-minded individuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid subscription required for content
- 🤷‍♂️ Difficulty scrolling through random posts
- 📉 Some users find it too expensive
- 💔 Mentions of revealing clothing content
- ❓ Concerns about free trial billing

**Reported bugs**

- Charged after free trial offer (fraudulent billing)
- Delete account function not working
- Black screen on app launch
- App crashes or kicks users out
- App not fully viewable on iPhone SE

**Requested features**

- Ability to 'like' videos to save them
- Option to filter out or hide specific creators
- Cheaper pro version


### Soundscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundscape-focus-sleep-sounds/id6480119395)

This app uses science-backed sounds to help you fall asleep faster, focus longer, and reduce screen time. Create custom sound mixes, block distracting apps, and track your progress to build better routines for sleep and productivity.

**Highlights:** Immersive sound library for sleep and focus, App blocking to reduce distractions, Customizable sound mixing, Focus and sleep session tracking, Calm wake-up alarms, Integration with Apple Music and Spotify

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soundscape Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Soundscape Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| soundscape_music | $2.99 | per month |
| Soundscape Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Soundscape Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Soundscape Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Soundscape Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Soundscape Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Soundscape Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Soundscape Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Soundscape Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Soundscape Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly supporter | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Supporter | $39.99 | per year |
| Soundscape Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Soundscape Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| One Day Pass | $0.49 | one-time |
| 100_crowns | $1.99 | one-time |
| Soundscape Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Soundscape Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing app
- 🚀 Well-designed UI
- 💡 Helpful for focusing and eliminating distractions
- 🎵 Great concentration music and soundscapes
- 👍 Useful features like blocking apps and pomodoro timer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Overheating issues after recent update
- 🔋 Battery drain when leaving the screen on during a session
- 🔒 Spotify authorization issues for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Spotify authorization failed for some users
- App not blocking all apps as expected

**Requested features**

- Add a widget for iOS
- Allow users to stop or start music during a session
- Improve the app blocking feature to block all apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upspace free?

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

### Is Soundscape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Upspace or Soundscape?

Soundscape is rated higher. Upspace averages 4.7 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Soundscape averages 4.9 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Upspace or Soundscape have ads?

Soundscape shows ads; Upspace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Upspace or Soundscape?

Upspace ships an update fortnightly, and Soundscape every 3 days. Most recently, Upspace was updated on October 27, 2026 and Soundscape on October 28, 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.*