# Upspace vs Coherence

The clearest difference is monetization model: Upspace at free with in-app purchases against Coherence's subscription. Coherence's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (84% vs 71%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upspace sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and Coherence sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Upspace against 4.8 for Coherence. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 129 and 566 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Upspace's written reviews are positive against 84% of Coherence's.

Upspace ships an update fortnightly, Coherence every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upspace | Coherence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upspace/id6446647111/reviews) | **[4.8 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coherence-breathwork/id6740344645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 129 | **566** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 99 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Squad Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620949622) | [John Sweeney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789596075) |

## 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


### Coherence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coherence-breathwork/id6740344645)

Master your nervous system through guided breathwork. Access over 500 breathing patterns to shift your state, from calm and focus to energy and sleep. Connect with a global community in live sessions and create custom routines.

**Highlights:** Nervous system interface via breath, Shift states: calm, focus, energy, sleep, Daily global live breathing sessions, 500+ research-backed breathing patterns, Custom breathing sequence creator, Progress tracking and stats, Community features and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coherence Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Coherence Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Coherence Friend Pass | $69.99 | per year |
| Coherence Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Coherence Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Coherence | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent accessibility and interface
- 🚀 Great integration into daily routine
- 👍 Amazing experience and awesome sequences
- 👍 Breathwork is one of the best things for health
- 👍 Helps cut down on vices, boost vibes, and be a smooth operator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upspace free?

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

### Is Coherence free?

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

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

Coherence is rated higher. Upspace averages 4.7 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Coherence averages 4.8 from 566 ratings.

### Do Upspace or Coherence have ads?

Neither Upspace nor Coherence shows ads.

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

Upspace ships an update fortnightly, and Coherence every 4 days. Most recently, Upspace was updated on September 22, 2026 and Coherence on September 22, 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.*