# Massage Pillow vs Vibrate+

The clearest difference is rating: Massage Pillow at 4.2 against Vibrate+'s 2.9. Massage Pillow also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 60%) and ratings volume (478 vs 43). Vibrate+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Massage Pillow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Vibrate+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Massage Pillow holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Massage Pillow has 478 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Massage Pillow's written reviews are positive against 60% of Vibrate+'s.

Massage Pillow ships an update every 5 months, Vibrate+ every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Massage Pillow | Vibrate+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/massage-pillow/id950192241/reviews)** | [2.9 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibrate-plus/id1573172588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **478** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) | [Arman Baimukhanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573172590) |

## What reviewers say

### Massage Pillow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/massage-pillow/id950192241)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful vibrating massager to relieve muscle tension and promote relaxation.  Ideal for soothing sore muscles, easing neck and shoulder pain, or even helping a baby fall asleep. Enjoy multiple vibration speeds and customizable settings.

**Highlights:** Low speed vibration, Medium speed vibration, High speed vibration (Premium), Vibration timer (Premium), Multiple pillow selections (Premium), Intuitive design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💆 Effective for relaxation and muscle relief
- 🎯 Good variety of vibration settings
- 💰 One-time purchase model (no subscription)
- ⚡ Works well for neck and back pain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Requires additional payment for premium features
- 🔊 Lacks built-in sound options
- ⚠️ Weak vibration strength on some devices
- 📱 Screen shakes rather than true device vibration
- 🎯 Limited free vibration patterns (only 3)

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't vibrate or produces no effect
- Screen freezes and glitches when buttons are pressed
- Ads cause app crashes and glitches
- Paid features don't unlock after purchase
- Support features non-functional

**Requested features**

- Ad-watching system to unlock free vibration patterns
- Stronger vibration intensity options
- Built-in sound/audio features
- More free vibration patterns included


### Vibrate+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibrate-plus/id1573172588)

This app uses your iPhone's haptic engine to provide a variety of vibration patterns designed to help you relax, relieve stress, and improve sleep quality. It offers adjustable strength and speed settings for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** 12 unique vibration patterns, Adjustable haptic strength and speed, Continuous vibrations, Stress relief and relaxation, Improved sleep quality, Muscle pain aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for massaging
- 👍 Works well for getting water out of phone
- 👍 Helps with back/neck pain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with older iPhones
- 🐛 Weak vibrations, not very strong
- 💰 Limited features without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't vibrate at all for some users
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Support for more phone models
- Stronger vibration options
- More free features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Massage Pillow free?

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

### Is Vibrate+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Massage Pillow or Vibrate+?

Massage Pillow is rated higher. Massage Pillow averages 4.2 out of 5 from 478 ratings, while Vibrate+ averages 2.9 from 43 ratings.

### Do Massage Pillow or Vibrate+ have ads?

Massage Pillow shows ads; Vibrate+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Massage Pillow or Vibrate+?

Massage Pillow ships an update every 5 months, and Vibrate+ every 6 days. Most recently, Massage Pillow was updated on November 1, 2026 and Vibrate+ on November 3, 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.*