# Function Health vs Soma

Function Health and Soma both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Soma's written reviews are positive against 62% of Function Health's. Soma also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). Function Health's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 4) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Function Health against 5.0 for Soma. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Function Health has 25K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Function Health's written reviews are positive against 100% of Soma's.

Function Health ships an update weekly, Soma every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Function Health | Soma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/function-health/id6471280307/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soma-know-your-mind/id6797677149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 203 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Function Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715014524) | [Soma Precision Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825964421) |

## What reviewers say

### Function Health

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/function-health/id6471280307)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Take control of your health with comprehensive lab testing, personalized protocols, and AI-powered insights. Understand your body's data, track changes over time, and make informed decisions for long-term wellness. Connect wearables and upload records for a complete health picture.

**Highlights:** 160+ lab tests annually, Personalized health protocols, Private AI Chat for results, Connect health wearables, Advanced MRI & CT scans, Upload health records

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless process for blood tests and results
- 📊 Comprehensive health insights and tracking
- 🧠 Helpful clinician notes and recommendations
- 👍 User-friendly and visually appealing app
- 💰 Affordable compared to other options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of communication and support responsiveness
- 🐛 Some bugs and usability issues in the app

**Reported bugs**

- App sometimes redirects back to the home screen when trying to view results
- Occasional typos and formatting issues in the app

**Requested features**

- More customization options in the app settings
- Ability to print or export test results and recommendations
- Specific supplement recommendations rather than broad suggestions


### Soma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soma-know-your-mind/id6797677149)

This app analyzes your voice patterns to provide insights into your mental clarity, energy, and stress levels. It learns your unique voice print over time to offer personalized observations based on scientific evidence. Capture conversations on the go and review weekly recaps of your mental states.

**Highlights:** Personalized voice-based insights, Unique voice print learning, Context-aware analysis, Periodic mental state recaps, On-the-go conversation capture, Privacy controls

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Function Health free?

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

### Is Soma free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Function Health or Soma?

Soma is rated higher. Function Health averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Soma averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Function Health or Soma have ads?

Neither Function Health nor Soma shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Function Health or Soma?

Function Health ships an update weekly, and Soma every 5 days. Most recently, Function Health was updated on October 18, 2026 and Soma on October 16, 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.*