# Joy+ vs Muse

The clearest difference is rating: Muse at 4.1 against Joy+'s 3.4. Muse also leads on ratings volume (509 vs 15) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). Joy+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Muse sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Joy+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Muse holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Muse has 509 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Joy+'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Muse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Joy+ ships an update every 2 weeks, Muse weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joy+ | Muse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-plus/id6496372205/reviews) | **[4.1 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muse-become-your-best-self/id6749840554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **509** |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 56.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#144** |
| Size | 43 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JoyPlus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563741839) | [Joinmuse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832409277) |

## What reviewers say

### Joy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-plus/id6496372205)

Enhance your personal and professional growth with a companion app that helps you cultivate gratitude, visualize goals, and connect with expert coaches. Engage in a supportive community and track your progress through various milestones.

**Highlights:** Post gratitudes and track streaks, Create vision boards with goals, Connect with qualified coaches, Engage in community chat, Earn wellness scores and milestones, Access community support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Muse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muse-become-your-best-self/id6749840554)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This platform offers real-time feedback, expert coaching, and community support to help users improve confidence, social skills, personal style, and more. It provides tools and guidance for self-improvement in areas like dating, career, and personal presentation.

**Highlights:** Real-time feedback on photos, messages, and videos, Expert coaching for confidence and communication, Supportive community for shared growth, Style and presence advice, Daily challenges and lessons for confidence building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coach Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Coach Membership Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Standard Coach Membership Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Coach Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Coach Membership Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Standard Coach Membership Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Coach Membership Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Starter Credits Pack | $5.00 | one-time |
| Value Credits Pack | $20.00 | one-time |
| Power Credits Pack | $50.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joy+ free?

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

### Is Muse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Joy+ or Muse?

Muse is rated higher. Joy+ averages 3.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Muse averages 4.1 from 509 ratings.

### Do Joy+ or Muse have ads?

Muse shows ads; Joy+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Joy+ or Muse?

Joy+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Muse weekly. Most recently, Joy+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Muse on October 25, 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.*