CaffeineX vs Soln
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CaffeineX
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CaffeineX helps you understand how coffee, tea, energy drinks, and espresso may affect the rest of your day. Instead of only counting cups, CaffeineX estimates your current caffeine level, shows a clear 24-hour curve, and gives a simple sleep reference so you can decide whether another drink still makes sense. What you can do with CaffeineX: - Log common caffeinated drinks quickly - Estimate remaining caffeine based on your entries - See when your level may move closer to your sleep reference - Check today's total intake and personal limit - Review recent caffeine patterns over time - Add custom drinks when presets are not enough - Sync caffeine intake with Apple Health if you choose - Use widgets for a quick glance at your status CaffeineX is built for people who like coffee but do not want caffeine to quietly take over their evening. It keeps the interface calm, focused, and easy to read, so the answer is visible fast: how much caffeine is likely still active, whether it may affect sleep, and when it may be better to pause. Caffeine estimates are for everyday wellness reference only and are not medical advice.
Soln
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Soln is a sleep engine built on cognitive load theory. Different from other sleep apps Most sleep apps are just players β they start audio and leave you to it. Soln calculates how hard it will be to fall asleep tonight, decides which layer to start at and how long to stay there, then stops when you're out. You don't have to manage anything. Five audio layers Β· Silent preparation β nothing playing, just space for your mind to settle Β· Minimal white noise β a steady background to mask outside noise Β· Heart rate-synced white noise β audio tempo follows your heart rate; as it slows, so does the sound Β· Tonal fade β frequency gradually drops, sliding your brain from alert to relaxed Β· Semantic drift β soft, loosely connected speech that gives your mind something to dissolve into instead of looping the same thought (paid) How long you spend on each layer isn't fixed β it depends on how you're doing tonight. Apple Watch auto-stop When you fall asleep, Apple Watch detects it. Soln fades the audio out over two seconds, then stops. No timer to set. No sudden silence to wake you (paid). Nightly assessment Before bed, based on today's mood and last night's sleep, Soln estimates how hard it'll be to fall asleep and gives you an optimal bedtime window and expected sleep onset time. In the morning, three scores: reaction, memory, and mood. Sleep well, score well. Sleep poorly, score reflects that. Straightforward. Full sleep history A three-color ring for each night. Long-press any day for that night's detail and sleep-onset timeline. One-time purchase Free for 7 days, full features included. After that, a one-time purchase permanently unlocks everything. Tied to your Apple ID β restore on any new device. No ongoing charges.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CaffeineX at none against Soln's 1. CaffeineX also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Soln sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CaffeineX asks for nothing beyond the download.
CaffeineX ships an update every 3 days, Soln every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CaffeineX | Soln |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζ₯ εΎ | Nan Yu |
In-app purchases
CaffeineX
No in-app purchases
Soln
- Unlock Soln$5.99









