Tryb vs Essences
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tryb
Read full descriptionHide full description
Tryb is your go-to app for fostering meaningful connections through thoughtful conversations. Whether you're seeking to explore topics like spirituality, relationships, or more, Tryb makes it easy to connect deeply with friends and others. Each day, you’ll receive a unique AI-generated question designed to spark insightful dialogue. Key Features: - Daily Questions: Receive a fresh, thought-provoking question every day to deepen your conversations. - Curated Topics: Choose from a range of topics that matter most to you—spirituality, relationships, personal growth, and more. - Feel Close: Join Public Trybs to connect with a broader community or create Private Trybs for intimate discussions with friends. Stay connected, no matter the distance. - Get Inspired: Access hundreds of pre-vetted curated questions on various topics, designed to ignite deeper connections and personal reflection. Whether you're looking to spark new conversations or build deeper connections with those around you, Tryb helps you move beyond small talk and into the heart of meaningful dialogue. Join a community of people seeking real conversations and discover new perspectives with every Tryb.
Essences
Share personal stories and messages within curated topics based on real-life experiences. Connect with others by highlighting resonant parts of their stories, symbolizing shared life experiences.
- Curated topic-based sharing
- Personal story and message submission
- Highlighting resonant story fragments
- Symbolic connection acknowledgment
- Focus on real-life experiences
Read full descriptionHide full description
Essences curates topics(hives) grounded in real-life experiences, inviting users to share their personal stories and/or messages. When a story resonates with another user—echoing a fragment of their own life's essence—they can acknowledge this connection by highlighting it with a yellow hexagon. This shape, symbolically known as a building block of life, underscores the story's significance as a foundational element in their personal narrative.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tryb at every 8 days against Essences's every 5 months. Tryb also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tryb ships an update every 8 days, Essences every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tryb | Essences |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Speak Your Brain Inc. | Caridad Rivera |
In-app purchases
Tryb
No in-app purchases
Essences
No in-app purchases









