# Soothe vs PLURNet

The clearest difference is rating: PLURNet at 5.0 against Soothe's 3.3. PLURNet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Soothe's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soothe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PLURNet asks for nothing beyond the download.

PLURNet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

Soothe ships an update every 2 months, PLURNet fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soothe | PLURNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soothe-safe-venting-space/id6737695724/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plurnet/id6743818003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 93 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OurCity Media LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554430267) | [Loxation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804735800) |

## What reviewers say

### Soothe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soothe-safe-venting-space/id6737695724)

This app offers an anonymous and judgment-free community for users to express their feelings and receive supportive responses. It provides a safe space to share burdens and connect with others.

**Highlights:** Anonymous venting, Judgment-free environment, Supportive community replies, Express feelings freely, Receive caring responses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### PLURNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plurnet/id6743818003)

Connect with your group at crowded events without relying on cellular service. This app uses Bluetooth for direct phone-to-phone communication, offering end-to-end encryption and a secure, private network.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth mesh networking, End-to-end encryption, No phone numbers or passwords required, Works without cellular service, Secure and private connections, Festival and rave focused

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soothe free?

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

### Is PLURNet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Soothe or PLURNet?

PLURNet is rated higher. Soothe averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PLURNet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Soothe or PLURNet have ads?

Neither Soothe nor PLURNet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soothe or PLURNet?

Soothe ships an update every 2 months, and PLURNet fortnightly. Most recently, Soothe was updated on October 30, 2026 and PLURNet on October 30, 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.*