# Gleam vs CortexApp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gleam at 47% against CortexApp's 0%. Gleam also leads on chart position (#118 vs unranked). CortexApp's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gleam sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and CortexApp sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gleam | CortexApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gleam-social-intelligence/id6745815058/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **46.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [C137](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805539409) | [Gal Froy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873744458) |

## What reviewers say

### Gleam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gleam-social-intelligence/id6745815058)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Education, #203 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Enhance your social fluency and emotional intelligence with interactive lessons and AI-powered feedback. Master communication for dating, career, and everyday interactions. Build confidence and track your progress with expert insights.

**Highlights:** Interactive communication lessons, Personalized AI feedback, Scenario-based practice, Emotional intelligence training, Career and dating skills, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Recovery Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for improving social skills
- ✨ Unique and well-executed concept
- 🚀 Actionable and digestible lessons
- 💡 Innovative AI conversation practice
- 👍 Smooth app usage and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model before trying the app
- 💰 Paywall before accessing core features

**Reported bugs**

- None reported

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More lesson topics beyond social skills


### CortexApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortexapp/id6758573560)

Enhance your cognitive abilities through engaging challenges. This application offers a fun and interactive platform to improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It's designed to make mental training enjoyable and accessible.

**Highlights:** Critical thinking training, Problem-solving skill development, Engaging challenges, Fun learning experience, Cognitive skill enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 575 GEMS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1250 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6750 gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gleam free?

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

### Is CortexApp free?

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

### Do Gleam or CortexApp have ads?

Neither Gleam nor CortexApp shows ads.

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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.*