# Violet Shield vs ProgramU

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProgramU at 100% against Violet Shield's 0%. ProgramU also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Violet Shield's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Violet Shield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ProgramU sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProgramU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgramU has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Violet Shield's written reviews are positive against 100% of ProgramU's.

Violet Shield ships an update every 3 weeks, ProgramU weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Violet Shield | ProgramU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violet-shield/id6578461464/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/programu-subliminal-studio/id6767283547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 107 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Light Mandalas Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754624337) | [ProgramU LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896458289) |

## What reviewers say

### Violet Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violet-shield/id6578461464)

This app offers a unique energetic cleansing experience using simulated UV-C plasma light and ozone. It aims to release stagnation, dissolve attachments, and restore vibrational harmony to your personal aura and living space. Users can feel lighter, clearer, and renewed after use.

**Highlights:** Neutralizes negativity and psychic residue, Recharges energetic field with light, Releases stagnation and dissolves attachments, Restores vibrational harmony, Suitable for daily clearing and rituals

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### ProgramU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/programu-subliminal-studio/id6767283547)

Create personalized hypnosis, meditation, and subliminal audio sessions using your own words. Features an AI guide for identity work, a library of pre-made sessions, and a structured 90-day program. Includes daily practice tools and community sessions.

**Highlights:** Custom subliminal audio creation, Guided meditation and hypnosis sessions, AI-powered identity work guide, Extensive library of pre-made sessions, Structured 90-day personal development program, Daily practice tools and affirmations, Live community sessions

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift | $14.99 | per month |
| Shift (Instant Start) | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Rewire | $29.99 | per month |
| Transform | $49.99 | per month |
| Shift — Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Full Access (Annual) | $199.99 | per year |
| Rewire — Annual | $299.99 | per year |
| Transform — Annual | $499.99 | per year |
| 5 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Violet Shield free?

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

### Is ProgramU free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Violet Shield or ProgramU?

ProgramU is rated higher. Violet Shield averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ProgramU averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Violet Shield or ProgramU have ads?

Neither Violet Shield nor ProgramU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Violet Shield or ProgramU?

Violet Shield ships an update every 3 weeks, and ProgramU weekly. Most recently, Violet Shield was updated on October 27, 2026 and ProgramU on October 28, 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.*