Comparison

Neo vs Sphere 36

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

Head to head
About

Neo

This app is a feature-rich client for the Matrix chat protocol, offering advanced functionalities like local AI chats, RSS feeds, and customizable notifications. It provides a futuristic and efficient way to communicate and manage your conversations.

Highlights
  • Local AI chats and summarization
  • RSS feed reader
  • Room folders for organization
  • Customizable notifications and reactions
  • Online GIF picker
  • Message search functionality
  • Encrypted room support
Features
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Neo is a futuristic Matrix client built for speed, focus, and modern communication. Move quickly through Matrix rooms, spaces, threads with a modern and clean UI. Sign in with your Matrix account, join rooms, send rich messages, organize conversations with Threads and Matrix Spaces, and navigate everything from a fast sidebar. Neo supports encrypted rooms, image video sharing, reactions, threads, voice and video calls, rich notifications, RSS feeds, and local message translation with a single tap. Core Matrix Features • Sign in with username/password or SSO • Support for regular and encrypted Matrix rooms • Send text, images, videos, files, GIFs, stickers, and reactions • Use threads to keep long conversations on track • Organize rooms with native Matrix Spaces • Rich notifications with avatars and message previews • Voice and video calls Neo Extras • Fast sidebar navigation for rooms and spaces • Online GIF picker powered by Tenor • Message search • One-tap downloads for images, videos, and GIFs • RSS feed subscriptions and in-app reading • News view with RSS integration • Sticker picker, including Memoji stickers • Per-contact notification modes • Custom notification sounds • Custom default reaction emojis • Emoji folders • Local message translation • Foldable Markdown code blocks • Apple Intelligence message summaries on supported devices EULA / Terms of Service: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mszpro/Privacy-Policy/refs/heads/main/neo-matrix-tos.md Privacy Policy: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mszpro/Privacy-Policy/refs/heads/main/neo-privacy-policy.md

About

Sphere 36

Features
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Sphere 36 – The Heartbeat of Seva & Connection In a world where service is devotion, Sphere 36 becomes the bridge that unites hearts, minds, and purpose. More than just an app, it’s a sacred digital space where volunteers come together to serve, communicate, and stay aligned with our one mission, one vision, and one purpose. Seva, Simplified – Stay informed with real-time updates, event schedules, and service opportunities. Effortless Communication – Instantly connect with fellow volunteers and teams, fostering unity and collaboration. A Private & Secure Sanctuary – A dedicated platform, built exclusively for our spiritual community. Mission-Driven Design – Every message, every update, every connection—guided by the principles of selfless service. Sphere 36 is not just about communication—it’s about synchronizing hearts in seva. Step into a world where technology meets spirituality, where service meets connection, and where volunteers become one. This is your digital seva hub. This is Sphere 36. Download now and be part of something greater.

Screenshots

Neo4 screens
Sphere 364 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sphere 36 at none against Neo's 2. Sphere 36 also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). Neo's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). 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. Neo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sphere 36 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neo ships an update every 10 days, Sphere 36 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Neo versus Sphere 36: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeoSphere 36
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB95 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAsterKitYogi Divine Society Canada

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Neo

Subscriptions1
  • Nil Pro Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Nil Pro Lifetime$8.99
None

Sphere 36

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neo free?
Neo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sphere 36 free?
Sphere 36 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Neo or Sphere 36 have ads?
Neither Neo nor Sphere 36 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Neo or Sphere 36?
Neo ships an update every 10 days, and Sphere 36 every 3 months. Most recently, Neo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sphere 36 on October 30, 2026.

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