# SeattlePHI vs Bonsai

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SeattlePHI at none against Bonsai's 4. Bonsai's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bonsai sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SeattlePHI asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SeattlePHI against 5.0 for Bonsai. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bonsai has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SeattlePHI ships an update fortnightly, Bonsai every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SeattlePHI | Bonsai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattlephi/id6475216762/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonsai-stress-relief-tools/id6738145353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MiSeattleWeb, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601090129) | [Rhythmic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817611263) |

## What reviewers say

### SeattlePHI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattlephi/id6475216762)

Stay informed about local Seattle news, weather, and immigration updates. Discover community events, job openings, and watch the latest videos. Receive daily news summaries and important alerts.

**Highlights:** Local Seattle news and weather, Immigration news updates, Community event listings, Government job openings, In-app video content, Daily news newsletter, Push notifications for breaking news

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bonsai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonsai-stress-relief-tools/id6738145353)

Access tools and content designed to help you manage stress and prevent burnout. Features include self-discovery quizzes, a mood tracker, personalized insights, and an AI coach. Learn to evaluate, educate, and empower yourself to find relief.

**Highlights:** Custom stress relief tools, Self-discovery quizzes, Curated content library, Mood tracker, Personalized insights, AI coach chatbot

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium - 12 Months | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium - 12 Months | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SeattlePHI free?

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

### Is Bonsai free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SeattlePHI or Bonsai?

SeattlePHI and Bonsai are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do SeattlePHI or Bonsai have ads?

SeattlePHI shows ads; Bonsai does not.

### Which is updated more often, SeattlePHI or Bonsai?

SeattlePHI ships an update fortnightly, and Bonsai every 2 weeks. Most recently, SeattlePHI was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bonsai on November 4, 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.*