Neo vs Sphere 36
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Sphere 36
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Neo | Sphere 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 255 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AsterKit | Yogi Divine Society Canada |
In-app purchases
Neo
- Nil Pro Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Nil Pro Lifetime$8.99
Sphere 36
No in-app purchases








