Comparison

Ref Guide for Essential Oils vs The Body Code System

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

Head to head
About

Ref Guide for Essential Oils

This app provides a comprehensive guide to essential oils and related products, offering quick information for supporting health and wellness. It includes detailed product information, everyday tips, recipes, and application instructions for hundreds of health conditions.

Highlights
  • Quick on-the-go information
  • Detailed product information
  • Everyday tips and recipes
  • Essential oil application instructions
  • Search and note-taking
  • Information on single oils and blends
Features
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The Reference Guide app is the portable, user-friendly guide to Young Living®* essential oils and products. You’ll get quick information on-the-go to support better health and an essential oil lifestyle. Now updated with all products available as of June 2026! With a subscription, you’ll receive more detailed information on Young Living® supplements and personal care products. Plus, with “Everyday Essentials” tips and recipes, you can confidently incorporate essential oils into all aspects of daily living.

This app combines information from the authoritative Reference Guide for Essential Oils (by Connie and Alan Higley) with convenient search, easy navigation, and personal note-taking features. Use the app anytime, anywhere to quickly find and confidently use recommended single oils and blends for hundreds of health conditions and wellness solutions.

The Reference Guide app will become your go-to source for personal essential oil use and for sharing your love of essential oils. The app features a personal guide section that details hundreds of health topics for which essential oils can be used to help support the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Additionally, key information on over 100 single oils and over 100 proprietary oil blends will help you better understand and use essential oils.

The app also provides essential oil application instructions—including detailed information about auricular internal body points, the digestive tract, the autonomic nervous system, and the olfactory system. For over 30 years, our team has: Reviewed thousands of research articles; Scoured hundreds of books and lectures by essential oil experts, scientists, medical professionals, historians, and other authorities; Gained practical experience using essential oils for ourselves and our families; Prepared to distill all of the essential information for you in one amazing app! (This convenient app runs on the Apple family of iPhones and iPads.) *Abundant Health™ is a true third-party company that does not profit from the sales of essential oils and is not sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by any essential oil company. We offer this material as a third-party, unbiased presentation about oils and products sold by one of the leading essential oil suppliers and producers in the world. Product names throughout this app are trademarks or registered trademarks of Young Living® Essential Oils. Abundant Health™ is not sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Young Living® Essential Oils. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this app is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or otherwise reduce the effects of any disease or ailment. Consult a licensed, qualified health care provider for diagnosis, medical care, and treatment. Price are in U.S. Dollars (USD). Pricing in other currencies and countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel at any time within your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to the app. You can manage or turn off the auto-renew option in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. For additional information please see: https://www.abundanthealth4u.com/privacy-policy https://www.abundanthealth4u.com/terms

About

The Body Code System

Access powerful energy healing techniques on your mobile device. This app simplifies complex modalities to help you release emotional baggage, resolve distress, and uncover the root causes of physical and mental imbalances. It guides you to tap into your subconscious for personalized health insights.

Highlights
  • Release trapped emotional energy
  • Unpack emotional baggage
  • Resolve emotional and physical distress
  • Identify energetic imbalances
  • Tap into the subconscious mind
  • Muscle testing guidance
Features
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This app provides portable and comprehensive access to Dr. Bradley Nelson’s The Body Code system, along with The Emotion Code®. These breakthrough modalities simplify energy healing, making it easy to perform on yourself or loved ones. (The free version of the app contains The Emotion Code only). The Discover Healing App can help you: * Release trapped emotional energy or “Trapped Emotions” to achieve balance * Unpack emotional baggage and live with more joy * Resolve emotional and physical distress * Identify energetic imbalances throughout the body (organs, bones and tissues, body systems, pathogens, toxins, and nutrition/lifestyle) * Resolve potential underlying causes of your body’s outward signals or symptoms * Tap into the subconscious mind to get answers about your own health and the health of those you care about — and know what questions to ask * Understand how muscle testing works and how you can use it to receive those answers The Discover Healing App puts The Emotion Code charts and guidance, The Body Code Mind Maps, and all the direction you’ll need to practice these energy healing modalities in the palm of your hand. The patented Body Code system consists of over 1000 topics relating to your health and well-being. Unlock the power of your subconscious mind to find out what your body really needs, and remove the underlying causes of mental, emotional and physical issues. Information about Body Code Subscriptions: * Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. * Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. * You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase an App Store subscription for Discover Healing. * Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more information. Terms of Use https://discoverhealing.com/legal/#termsofuse Privacy Policy https://discoverhealing.com/legal/

Screenshots

Ref Guide for Essential Oils4 screens
The Body Code System4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Body Code System at Free against Ref Guide for Essential Oils's $4.99. The Body Code System also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 47). Ref Guide for Essential Oils's advantage is chart position (#60 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

The Body Code System is free to download; Ref Guide for Essential Oils costs $4.99 up front. Ref Guide for Essential Oils sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and The Body Code System sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Body Code System holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Body Code System has 2.3K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 59% and 59% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ref Guide for Essential Oils ships an update every 3 months, The Body Code System every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Ref Guide for Essential Oils versus The Body Code System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRef Guide for Essential OilsThe Body Code System
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (47 ratings)4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings472.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#60 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAbundant HealthDiscover Healing, Inc.

Customer experience

Ref Guide for Essential Oils

All ratings47 ratings
Positive70.2%
Neutral12.8%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral14.8%
Negative26.7%

The Body Code System

All ratings2,257 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative38.3%

User reviews

Ref Guide for Essential Oils

From 47 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Comprehensive essential oil information and reference
  • 🔍 Easy search functionality by oil or ailment
  • 📱 Convenient portable access without carrying physical books
  • ✅ Well-organized and user-friendly interface
  • 💡 Detailed information on oil properties and applications

Room to improve

  • 💰 Unfair pricing model with upfront cost plus subscription fees
  • 🔄 Lack of regular updates for new oils and products
  • ❌ Outdated product information and discontinued items still listed
  • 🐛 Notes section frequently buggy and unreliable
  • 🔧 App crashes and black screen issues

The Body Code System

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💫 Powerful healing tool
  • 🔍 Comprehensive and intuitive
  • 🙌 Life-changing results
  • 🧘‍♀️ Supports spiritual growth
  • 🤝 Helps others heal

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤔 Confusing setup and login issues
  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Limited device compatibility
  • 🤷‍♀️ Unclear pricing structure

Bugs and requests

Ref Guide for Essential Oils

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Black screen when opening app or selecting options
  • App crashes and stops working after updates
  • Notes disappear or move to wrong oil categories
  • Notes section doesn't allow text entry
  • Contact and bug report links are broken/non-functional
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  • Selection menus block search bar on iPhone
  • App not working properly after reinstall
  • Forced re-purchase after update despite previous purchase
  • Subscription paywall appears after initial purchase
  • Recipe section inaccessible despite paid subscription
  • Search functionality missing or not working
  • App incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Notes don't sync between devices

Requested features

16 requests
  • Regular updates for new oils and reformulated blends
  • Personal inventory tracking system
  • Shopping list for oils running low or needed
  • Ability to mark favorite oils or oils you own
  • Click-through navigation from ailments to specific oils
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  • Recipe section with detailed mixing instructions and drop amounts
  • Supplement and personal care product information
  • Chemical constituent percentages for each oil
  • Vita flex point diagrams for hands and feet
  • Copy and paste functionality for notes and recipes
  • Share button for individual oils via text/email
  • Multi-language support (Spanish mentioned)
  • Notes syncing across devices
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Dilution charts and safety information
  • Auricular Emotional Therapy Chart restoration

The Body Code System

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login errors and server issues
  • Emotion Code charts not displaying properly
  • App signing users out randomly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Screen rotation option
  • Offline access to content
  • Discounted pricing for practitioners
  • Improved customer support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ref Guide for Essential Oils

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
12 purchases

The Body Code System

Subscriptions12
  • Body Code Monthly1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Body Code Zugang1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Body Code Acceso1 Month trial$29.991 Month
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  • Body Code Havi1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Body Code Lunar1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Body Code Por Mês1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Code corporel Mensuel1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Μηνιαία πρόσβαση1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Body Code mjesečno1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Код тела ежемесячно1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Body Code Erişim1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Body Code Yearly1 Month trial$319.001 Year

Questions

Is Ref Guide for Essential Oils free?
Ref Guide for Essential Oils costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Body Code System free?
The Body Code System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ref Guide for Essential Oils or The Body Code System?
The Body Code System is rated higher. Ref Guide for Essential Oils averages 4.0 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while The Body Code System averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Ref Guide for Essential Oils or The Body Code System have ads?
Neither Ref Guide for Essential Oils nor The Body Code System shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ref Guide for Essential Oils or The Body Code System?
Ref Guide for Essential Oils ships an update every 3 months, and The Body Code System every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ref Guide for Essential Oils was updated on October 13, 2026 and The Body Code System on October 13, 2026.

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