Comparison

Kaya vs SomaSync

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

Head to head
About

Kaya

This app offers trauma-informed somatic exercises to help release stress, anxiety, and tension stored in the body. It provides guided programs and targeted sessions for various needs, along with an emotional tracker and community support. Practice anywhere with offline access and TV casting.

Highlights
  • Guided somatic yoga journeys
  • Targeted sessions for stress and anxiety
  • Emotional tracking and insights
  • Real human support from a coach
  • Community practice features
  • Offline access and TV casting
Features
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Kaya is gentle somatic yoga for your nervous system. Short, trauma-informed somatic exercises help you release stress, anxiety and tension stored in your body, without having to talk it out. Whether you're anxious, overwhelmed or just need a reset, Kaya gives you calming somatic movement you can do anywhere, in minutes a day. WHY WE CREATED KAYA Kaya was born from our co-founder Manu's own journey with panic attacks and emotional dysregulation. After 15 years of studying how emotions move through the body, she now teaches 36,000+ people a gentler way to handle stress. We believe you shouldn't have to struggle alone, so Kaya is a judgment-free space to move through emotions, not around them. WHAT'S INSIDE • Guided Journeys: multi-day somatic yoga programs that build day by day. Just show up. • Somatic Sessions: targeted sessions for stress, anxiety, neck and shoulder tension, fatigue and sleep. Search for exactly what you need. • Emotional Tracker: log your feelings and see which practices help you most. • Real Human Support: our in-house somatic movement coach (a real person, never a bot) is here to cheer you on. • Community: practise alongside people who get it, even on your messiest days. • Practise anywhere: offline access and TV casting. GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA FOR REAL LIFE • Release stress: let go of tension held in your body • Calm your nervous system: grounding exercises to help you feel steadier • Process emotions: move through feelings without talking about them • Reset: gentle practices for the tough days • Build resilience: everyday tools for whatever life throws at you Ready to feel at home in your body? Download Kaya and start your free trial. TERMS & CONDITIONS http://kaya.studio/terms

About

SomaSync

This app offers short, body-based movement practices designed to help you reconnect with your body, reduce daily tension, and cultivate a sense of calm. It provides gentle somatic tools and breath-focused guidance to support relaxation and balance, fitting easily into busy schedules.

Highlights
  • Short, body-based practices
  • Somatic movement guidance
  • Breath-focused techniques
  • Grounding exercises
  • Daily stress regulation
  • Mind-body awareness
Features
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Welcome to SomaSync, your space to reconnect with your body, unwind daily tension, and find steady support through simple, body-based movement. When life feels fast, overwhelming, or mentally noisy, SomaSync helps you slow down and reconnect with your body using gentle somatic tools. Each session is intentionally short, making it easier to build consistency without adding another task to your day. What you’ll find inside SomaSync: • Short, body-based practices designed to support relaxation and balance • Somatic movement, breath-focused guidance, and grounding techniques • Practices that fit into real life, even on busy or low-energy days • A calm, supportive experience focused on safety, ease, and balance SomaSync is built on a body-first approach, recognizing that stress and tension are often held physically. Rather than pushing through or forcing calm, the app invites you to gently work with your body to create moments of ease and steadiness. Whether you’re looking to unwind at the end of the day, reset between tasks, or create a more supportive daily rhythm, SomaSync offers simple practices that meet you where you are. Designed to support: • Daily stress regulation • A sense of calm and groundedness • Mind-body awareness • Consistent self-care habits in minimal time SomaSync is not about doing more, it’s about doing what’s supportive, gently and consistently. Important Information: SomaSync provides general wellness content intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical care, mental health treatment, diagnosis, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any medical or mental health concerns. ---- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. SomaSync offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://www.somasync.co/terms -Privacy Policy: https://www.somasync.co/privacy

Screenshots

Kaya4 screens
SomaSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Kaya at free with in-app purchases against SomaSync's subscription. Kaya also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, 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. Kaya sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and SomaSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Kaya against 5.0 for SomaSync. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kaya has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kaya ships an update fortnightly, SomaSync monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kaya versus SomaSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKayaSomaSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB67 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKAYAStudioThe Muscle Docs LLC

Customer experience

Kaya

All ratings27 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SomaSync

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kaya

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

SomaSync

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$16.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Kaya free?
Kaya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SomaSync free?
SomaSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kaya or SomaSync?
SomaSync is rated higher. Kaya averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while SomaSync averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Kaya or SomaSync have ads?
Neither Kaya nor SomaSync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kaya or SomaSync?
Kaya ships an update fortnightly, and SomaSync monthly. Most recently, Kaya was updated on November 5, 2026 and SomaSync on October 31, 2026.

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