# LU Cards vs Metaphory

The clearest difference is ads: Metaphory at none against LU Cards's shown. Metaphory also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). LU Cards's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LU Cards sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per 3 months and Metaphory sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Metaphory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LU Cards has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of LU Cards's written reviews are positive against 100% of Metaphory's.

LU Cards ships an update every 3 weeks, Metaphory every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LU Cards | Metaphory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lu-cards/id6450506384/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metaphory/id6475752298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 119 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ITMH Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693577479) | [Oleksandr Rusavskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546220300) |

## What reviewers say

### LU Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lu-cards/id6450506384)

Tap into your subconscious with metaphorical cards designed by psychologists. Gain clarity, reduce anxiety, and discover your true desires to navigate life's challenges. Features daily inspiration and journaling for personal growth.

**Highlights:** Metaphorical cards with symbolism, Expert guidance from psychologists, Daily inspirational card, Life spreads for deeper insights, Journaling and mood analysis

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 month subscription | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 month subscription | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year SUB | $119.99 | per year |
| Actions | $29.99 | one-time |
| Freedom of your soul | $29.99 | one-time |
| Father figure | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mother figure | $29.99 | one-time |
| I am a child | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and stunning visuals
- 💡 Deep insights and self-reflection
- 🧘‍♀️ Helpful for meditation and mindfulness
- 💖 Inspiring and motivating content
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Infinite and disruptive ads
- 🐛 Cards not displaying images
- 💸 Payment issues and lack of support
- ❌ Free features disappearing
- ⚠️ Trial version not working

**Reported bugs**

- Ads are infinite and prevent gameplay
- Card images do not appear
- Payment for premium not applied
- Free daily spreads have disappeared
- Trial version does not unlock features

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app language independently of phone settings
- More visual ads on Instagram and Facebook


### Metaphory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metaphory/id6475752298)

Explore your inner world with metaphor cards, positive affirmations, and inspirational quotes. This app acts as a personal space for self-discovery and daily reflection, offering a curated collection of tools to help you reconnect with yourself.

**Highlights:** Metaphor card decks, Positive affirmations, Inspirational quotes, Daily reflection prompts, Personalized self-discovery tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Portal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Harmony hues | $9.99 | one-time |
| On The Edge | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beyond the Door | $9.99 | one-time |
| Oddness | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tatsiana Yermalinskaya's deck | $12.99 | one-time |
| Daria Menshikova's decks | $12.99 | one-time |
| Olga Ptakha's decks | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LU Cards free?

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

### Is Metaphory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LU Cards or Metaphory?

Metaphory is rated higher. LU Cards averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Metaphory averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LU Cards or Metaphory have ads?

LU Cards shows ads; Metaphory does not.

### Which is updated more often, LU Cards or Metaphory?

LU Cards ships an update every 3 weeks, and Metaphory every 13 months. Most recently, LU Cards was updated on September 19, 2026 and Metaphory on June 5, 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.*