# Messages From The Light vs Misunderstood Deities

The clearest difference is update cadence: Messages From The Light at every 5 days against Misunderstood Deities's monthly. Messages From The Light also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Messages From The Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Misunderstood Deities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Messages From The Light against 5.0 for Misunderstood Deities. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messages From The Light has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Messages From The Light ships an update every 5 days, Misunderstood Deities monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Messages From The Light | Misunderstood Deities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-from-the-light/id6756837490/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/misunderstood-deities/id6762300356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joyce Stanek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863182214) | [Drew Douglass](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887999660) |

## What reviewers say

### Messages From The Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-from-the-light/id6756837490)

Discover daily inspiration and guidance through over 50 original oil paintings and contemplative messages. Explore card spreads for deeper reflection or simply browse the gallery for moments of stillness and clarity.

**Highlights:** 50+ original oil paintings, Daily card inspiration, Quick Draw single card reading, 3-card spread for reflection, Gallery browsing, Meditative background music, Premium features for deeper readings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Messages From The Light | $9.99 | one-time |


### Misunderstood Deities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/misunderstood-deities/id6762300356)

Explore sixty guardian figures from global traditions, reframed from historical misinterpretations to reveal their true teachings. Each deity includes a familiar counterpart for easier connection. Enjoy daily draws and a comprehensive field guide without ads or data collection.

**Highlights:** Sixty global guardian figures, Reframed historical interpretations, Daily sacred draw, Comprehensive Field Guide, Familiar twin connections, No ads or data collection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offering | $1.99 | one-time |
| Garland | $4.99 | one-time |
| Temple | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pilgrimage | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Messages From The Light free?

Messages From The Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Misunderstood Deities free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Messages From The Light or Misunderstood Deities?

Misunderstood Deities is rated higher. Messages From The Light averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Misunderstood Deities averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Messages From The Light or Misunderstood Deities have ads?

Neither Messages From The Light nor Misunderstood Deities shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Messages From The Light or Misunderstood Deities?

Messages From The Light ships an update every 5 days, and Misunderstood Deities monthly. Most recently, Messages From The Light was updated on October 24, 2026 and Misunderstood Deities on October 20, 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.*