# Metaphory vs MetaCards

The clearest difference is update cadence: MetaCards at every 9 days against Metaphory's every 13 months. MetaCards also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). Metaphory's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metaphory sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and MetaCards sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Metaphory against 5.0 for MetaCards. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Metaphory's written reviews are positive against 89% of MetaCards's.

Metaphory ships an update every 13 months, MetaCards every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metaphory | MetaCards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metaphory/id6475752298/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metacards-ai-self-discovery/id6477350299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Rusavskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546220300) | [Dmitry Kudryavtsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/530494887) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### MetaCards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metacards-ai-self-discovery/id6477350299)

Explore personal growth and mental clarity with AI-powered tools for self-discovery, therapy, and self-care. Understand your subconscious, create growth plans, and access mindfulness support 24/7. Features include daily metaphor cards, dream interpretation, affirmations, and guided meditations.

**Highlights:** Daily metaphor cards and oracle guidance, Advanced dream interpretation, Affirmations and guided meditation, Vision board and mental wellness tools, Augmented Reality (AR) mode, AI life coach assistant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MetaCards Plus - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| MetaCards Plus - 6 Months Trial | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| MetaCards Plus - Annual Trial | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metaphory free?

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

### Is MetaCards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Metaphory or MetaCards?

Metaphory and MetaCards are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Metaphory or MetaCards have ads?

Neither Metaphory nor MetaCards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metaphory or MetaCards?

Metaphory ships an update every 13 months, and MetaCards every 9 days. Most recently, Metaphory was updated on November 4, 2026 and MetaCards 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.*