Comparison

First Light vs Shüsh

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

Head to head
About

First Light

Begin each day with a curated passage of ancient philosophy, poetry, or spiritual insight. This app offers a gentle reflection prompt and a visual reward to foster presence, peace, and intention. It's designed to help you start your day with clarity and a sense of calm.

Highlights
  • Daily wisdom passages
  • Reflection prompts
  • Visual rewards
  • Calming minimalist experience
  • Focus and presence building
Features
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First Light is your daily ritual for wisdom, presence, and peace. Start each morning with a timeless passage rooted in ancient philosophy, poetry, and spiritual insight. Gain clarity, reconnect with yourself, and live with intention. Whether you’re seeking more focus, less anxiety, or simply a quiet place to begin your day, First Light is built to center your mind and elevate your mornings. BENEFITS • Feel calmer, more present, and grounded • Build a meaningful daily habit of reflection • Start your day with clarity instead of chaos • Experience deeper happiness through timeless wisdom What You'll Get: • A new wisdom passage each morning • A gentle reflection prompt to deepen your insight • A visual reward revealed only after reading • A calming, minimalist experience made for quiet focus First Light is for anyone seeking peace in a noisy world. A space to begin again, every morning. Terms of service: https://firstlightdaily.app/terms Privacy policy: https://firstlightdaily.app/privacy

About

Shüsh

Features
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Shüsh helps you create a calmer listening environment by combining live microphone filtering with gentle background nature sounds. Basic version includes 20 minutes of live filtering each day. Shüsh Pro subscription removes the daily filtering limit. Use Shüsh when conversations, chatter, or nearby ambient sounds feel distracting. The app uses on-device audio processing to filter live microphone audio in real time, while optional soundscapes like Ocean, Rain, Creek, and Fire can add a steady background layer. Features: • Live DeepFilterNet noise filtering • Simple filter strength control • Ocean, Rain, Creek, and Fire background sounds • Independent nature sound playback • On-device audio processing • Private by design: no microphone recording, uploading, or transcription • Optional Pro subscription for unlimited filtering and adjustable nature sound volume Shüsh is designed as a simple audio tool for everyday listening comfort. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Audio results and delay may vary depending on device, headphones, audio route, and environment. For best results, use headphones. Bluetooth audio may add latency. PURPOSE: This app filters environment noise and sends filtered audio to your headphones, preserving conversation. TERMS OF USE (END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://shush.it.com/privacy/index.html SUPPORT: https://shush.it.com/support/index.html

Screenshots

First Light4 screens
Shüsh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: First Light at 17.6 against Shüsh's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. First Light sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Shüsh sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Light ships an update every 3 days, Shüsh every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
First Light versus Shüsh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst LightShüsh
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Wellness Company, Inc.Franz Haidacher

In-app purchases

2 purchases

First Light

Subscriptions2
  • First Light Monthly$3.991 Month
  • First Light Annual$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Shüsh

Subscriptions1
  • Shüsh Pro Subscription$1.991 Month

Questions

Is First Light free?
First Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shüsh free?
Shüsh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Light or Shüsh have ads?
Neither First Light nor Shüsh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Light or Shüsh?
First Light ships an update every 3 days, and Shüsh every 5 days. Most recently, First Light was updated on October 30, 2026 and Shüsh on October 29, 2026.

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