# Know Your Ethos vs Lighthouse

The clearest difference is rating: Know Your Ethos at 5.0 against Lighthouse's 3.6. Know Your Ethos also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Lighthouse's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Know Your Ethos sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lighthouse sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Know Your Ethos holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighthouse has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Know Your Ethos's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lighthouse's.

Know Your Ethos ships an update fortnightly, Lighthouse every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Know Your Ethos | Lighthouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/know-your-ethos/id6745745668/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighthouse-did-hub/id6761928002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandria Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813663316) | [Joshua Reid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892116419) |

## What reviewers say

### Know Your Ethos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/know-your-ethos/id6745745668)

This app uses AI to analyze your spoken thoughts, acting as an inner guide to reveal patterns and blind spots. It helps you build a personal philosophy based on your own words and values, offering a unique approach to self-understanding and personal growth.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice journaling, Personalized inner voice reflection, Pattern and blind spot identification, Ethos and values building, Voice-first transcription, Searchable journal entries

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $79.99 | per year |


### Lighthouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighthouse-did-hub/id6761928002)

This app provides a secure, encrypted space for individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) or Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD) to manage their internal system. It allows for tracking of alters, journaling, internal communication, mood logging, and medication management, all stored privately on the user's device.

**Highlights:** System and alter roster management, Journaling with tagging, Internal communication board, Mood tracking and pattern analysis, Calendar and reminders, Medication tracking, Customizable themes per alter

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Warm Support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bright Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Generous | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Know Your Ethos free?

Know Your Ethos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lighthouse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Know Your Ethos or Lighthouse?

Know Your Ethos is rated higher. Know Your Ethos averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lighthouse averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Know Your Ethos or Lighthouse have ads?

Neither Know Your Ethos nor Lighthouse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Know Your Ethos or Lighthouse?

Know Your Ethos ships an update fortnightly, and Lighthouse every 6 weeks. Most recently, Know Your Ethos was updated on October 15, 2026 and Lighthouse on October 14, 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.*