Comparison

Somascape vs Hoogga

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

Head to head
About

Somascape

Features
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- The current version is designed for empirical research (needs code for signing in) - Listen to your body and explore how body memories influence your everyday life with Somascape. Use an avatar to visualize your feelings and link your personal history of bodily experiences to your everyday life. Understand how bodily feelings link to your psychological wellbeing and create your own somascape. Somascape offers: * Diary of how you feel * Visualization of somatic symptoms on avatar * Identification of somatic sore points that link your bodily feelings  to stressful life events * Identification of possible causes in your own history

About

Hoogga

Features
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Hoogga is a real‑time HRV companion designed to help you understand your inner rhythm with clarity and calm. Hoogga offers three tools to help you observe, regulate, and understand your internal state: Real‑Time HRV See your HRV shift moment by moment - RMSSD, SDNN, LF/HF, and more - Live HRV graph - Clean, minimal visuals - Export HRV metrics and graphs Biofeedback Breathing A guided breathing space for calm and regulation (usable with or without Polar) - 10 breathing tempos - 3 session durations - Visual breathing guide - 3 audio modes With Polar connected, you’ll also see: - HR Waveform - RSA Amplitude Observe how your breath influences your physiology in real time. Resonant Frequency Assessment Find the breathing pace that calms your body best. Requires a Polar sensor to analyze real‑time HRV and RSA. - Choose from 10 tempos - Compare responses - Discover your personal resonance frequency Data Export Whenever Polar is connected, Hoogga records a complete RR intervals session. Each session is labeled with tool, date, and time for exports. Hoogga is designed for people who want precise HRV data, clean visuals, and a warm, grounding experience — without pressure or noise. In a world that demands you go faster, Hoogga invites you to slow down and listen to your inner rhythm. “Hoo” is the soft sound of an exhale. “Gga” is grounding — the moment you return to yourself. Use it during rest, after stress, before sleep, or anytime you want to reconnect with your body. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ **Regulatory & Hardware Disclaimer** This app connects only to consumer-grade fitness devices (Polar H9/H10) that are not classified as medical devices in any jurisdiction. The app does not require or interact with any regulated medical hardware. This app is intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only and is not subject to medical regulatory approval in any region. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Screenshots

Somascape4 screens
Hoogga4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Somascape at none against Hoogga's 2. Somascape also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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. Hoogga sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Somascape asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Somascape ships an update every 2 months, Hoogga every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Somascape versus Hoogga: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomascapeHoogga
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHertie-Institut für klinische HirnforschungYI HUI INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Somascape

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hoogga

Subscriptions2
  • Hoogga Premium - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Hoogga Premium - Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Somascape free?
Somascape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoogga free?
Hoogga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Somascape or Hoogga have ads?
Neither Somascape nor Hoogga shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Somascape or Hoogga?
Somascape ships an update every 2 months, and Hoogga every 3 months. Most recently, Somascape was updated on October 17, 2026 and Hoogga on October 25, 2026.

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