# Soul Link vs Instead

The clearest difference is rating: Instead at 5.0 against Soul Link's 4.5. Instead also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Soul Link's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soul Link sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Instead asks for nothing beyond the download.

Instead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Soul Link's written reviews are positive against 100% of Instead's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soul Link | Instead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul-link/id6449668544/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instead-the-next-90-seconds/id6795716410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Supernal World Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669664536) | [MadApps Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794668892) |

## What reviewers say

### Soul Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul-link/id6449668544)

Enhance your meditation with a unique tool that combines sound healing, immersive imagery, and focus-enhancing frequencies. Achieve deeper states, reduce stress, and improve well-being through personalized sessions and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Patented meditation tool, Sound healing integration, Immersive imagery, Focus-enhancing frequency waves, Personalized meditation sessions, Progress tracking, Stress and anxiety reduction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $299.99 | per year |


### Instead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instead-the-next-90-seconds/id6795716410)

This app offers quick, ninety-second activities to help you manage cravings and difficult emotions. Choose from guided breathing exercises or physical challenges to ride out intense feelings. It also provides emergency contact options and tracks your progress without requiring an account.

**Highlights:** 90-second activities, Guided breathing exercises, Physical challenges, Emergency contact shortcuts, Streak tracking, Journaling, Data privacy

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soul Link free?

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

### Is Instead free?

Instead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Soul Link or Instead?

Instead is rated higher. Soul Link averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Instead averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Soul Link or Instead have ads?

Neither Soul Link nor Instead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soul Link or Instead?

Soul Link ships an update every 2 months, and Instead every 2 months. Most recently, Soul Link was updated on October 24, 2026 and Instead on October 19, 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.*