Comparison

Exist vs SomaSun

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Exist

This app provides a safe space for users to share their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Connect with others who understand your experiences and find support through genuine, emotional honesty. Discover a community built for self-expression and belonging.

Highlights
  • Safe and non-judgmental community
  • Genuine emotional sharing
  • Prompts for self-expression
  • Connect with understanding peers
  • Mood tracking
  • Meditations and calming sounds
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Feel less alone by seeing that others are going through the same challenges as you are. Experience what it feels like to have the weight lifted off your shoulders, when you can finally be open about what’s on your mind with people who understand you. No criticism. No judgement. Just support. A feed that feels familiar, but with content that is genuine, in a space built for emotional honesty. Come Exist with us. -- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This app is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

About

SomaSun

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SomaSun helps you explore how solar activity may relate to your daily experience. Many people report shifts in mood, energy, sleep, focus, and overall well-being during periods of increased solar and geomagnetic activity. SomaSun provides a simple way to explore these experiences and discover what is true for you. Through brief daily check-ins, you can reflect on how you're feeling and compare your experience with changing solar and geomagnetic conditions. Over time, patterns, trends, and personal insights may begin to emerge. Whether you're simply curious or actively exploring the connection between space weather and well-being, SomaSun offers a gentle space for observation, reflection, and self-discovery. Features • Solar and geomagnetic activity forecasts and alerts • Daily check-ins in under a minute • Track mood, energy, sleep, focus, and physical symptoms • Personalized insights and trend visualization • Community chatting

Screenshots

Exist4 screens
SomaSun3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SomaSun at none against Exist's 2. SomaSun also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Exist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SomaSun asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exist ships an update every 2 weeks, SomaSun weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Exist versus SomaSun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExistSomaSun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (114 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperExist ExperienceEFT Companion LLC

Bugs and requests

Exist

Requested features

2 requests
  • More features for connection
  • More content for different life stages

SomaSun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Exist

Subscriptions2
  • Exist Premium Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Exist Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

SomaSun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exist free?
Exist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SomaSun free?
SomaSun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Exist or SomaSun have ads?
Neither Exist nor SomaSun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exist or SomaSun?
Exist ships an update every 2 weeks, and SomaSun weekly. Most recently, Exist was updated on November 3, 2026 and SomaSun on October 31, 2026.

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