# Gaia vs NFA Studios

The clearest difference is monetization model: NFA Studios at free with in-app purchases against Gaia's subscription. NFA Studios also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Gaia's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (141K vs 108). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gaia sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and NFA Studios sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Gaia against 4.8 for NFA Studios. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gaia has 141K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Gaia's written reviews are positive against 80% of NFA Studios's.

Gaia ships an update weekly, NFA Studios every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gaia | NFA Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (141K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaia-streaming-consciousness/id821068605/reviews)** | [4.8 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfa-studios/id1382248448/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141K** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 175 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gaia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039984279) | [N.F.A. Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382248447) |

## What reviewers say

### Gaia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaia-streaming-consciousness/id821068605)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a vast library of films, original shows, and documentaries focused on personal growth, spirituality, and alternative perspectives. Explore topics like ancient history, metaphysics, yoga, and meditation to elevate your awareness and seek a new understanding of the world.

**Highlights:** Informative films and original shows, Documentaries on personal transformation, Practices for yoga and meditation, Content on ancient origins and alternative medicine, Live events and thought leader insights, Holistic mental health and spirituality resources, HealthKit integration for activity tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gaia Membership Renewal | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $15.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership - Legacy | $15.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership - Promotional | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $139.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership - Promotional | $139.99 | per year |
| Gaia+ Membership | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best streaming service
- 🌟 Transformative content
- 👍 Diverse and high-quality programming
- 🧘‍♀️ Excellent yoga and meditation resources
- 💡 Enlightening and eye-opening information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Lack of offline access and Chromecast support
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent content availability

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Video playback issues
- Inconsistent syncing across devices
- Unreliable offline access

**Requested features**

- Improved search and filtering options
- Offline viewing and download capabilities
- Chromecast and smart TV integration
- Personalized playlists and recommendations
- More content in different languages


### NFA Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfa-studios/id1382248448)

Access a library of original content and lectures on a variety of topics. New material is added regularly, offering an "edu-tainment" experience. A subscription provides full access to all content with flexible monthly or yearly plans.

**Highlights:** Original content library, One-of-a-kind lectures, Regularly added new content, Month-to-month subscription, Yearly subscription, Free trial available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFAstudios - Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| NFAstudios - Free Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NFAstudios - Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gaia free?

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

### Is NFA Studios free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gaia or NFA Studios?

Gaia is rated higher. Gaia averages 4.8 out of 5 from 141K ratings, while NFA Studios averages 4.8 from 108 ratings.

### Do Gaia or NFA Studios have ads?

Both Gaia and NFA Studios show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gaia or NFA Studios?

Gaia ships an update weekly, and NFA Studios every 2 months. Most recently, Gaia was updated on October 27, 2026 and NFA Studios on October 24, 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.*