Comparison

DreamMe vs Express Yourself Openly

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

Head to head
About

DreamMe

This app projects time, date, and weather onto your ceiling using companion hardware. It also offers a "sheep counting" feature for sleep and allows custom messages. An in-app purchase unlocks additional features like multiple time zones and mail notifications.

Highlights
  • Ceiling projection of time and date
  • Weather display (temperature, cloudiness)
  • Customizable message display
  • Sleep aid with sheep counting
  • Auto on/off functionality
  • Support for multiple time zones (Pro)
  • Weather in other cities (Pro)
Features
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DreamMe is the companion for your smartphone at night. With the app and the DreamMe hardware you keep up to date with time and other information, right on your room ceiling. DreamMe hardware does not require batteries or cumbersome coupling to your iPhone, as the hardware uses a special optical system to show the information right on our room ceiling. Start the app - set DreamMe onto your iPhone / iPad - stay tuned @ night! DreamMe features a simple and stylish design. It not only fits perfectly to your nightstand, it establishes a perfect symbiosis with your smartphone - real bros & sis. Compact size and low weight make it a perfect companion on your next trip. It follows you through the night to keep you up to date. After DreamMe and your smartphone got to know each other - this will not only be a one night stand! App functionality: - Display the local time and date - Display the local weather (temperature and cloudiness) - Display your own message - "Sheep counting" will help you find your sleep - Display auto on / off In addition DreamMe Pro app (in-app purchase) offers: - Display time in additional time zones - Display weather in other cities - Show number of unread mails (for IMAP4 mail accounts ) - Show the latest Twitter tweet

About

Express Yourself Openly

Features
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Express Yourself is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app designed to help individuals with speech difficulties communicate clearly, quickly, and naturally. With a highly intuitive visual interface, you can select actions and instantly convert them into speech to express: - Basic needs - Emotions - Everyday responses - Important messages across various contexts Key Features of Express Yourself: - High-quality synthesized voice for clear communication. - Action system organized by categories and sub-actions for easy navigation. - Favorites section to access your most frequent expressions instantly. - Customizable voice parameters and a voice picker, including Apple Personal Voice on iOS 17 and later. - Create your own phrases with photos, emojis or your loved one's recorded voice. - Multiple profiles for therapists and families caring for more than one person. - Emergency mode with SOS phrases and one-tap calls to trusted contacts. - Real-time speech transcription, available on iPhone and iPad. - iCloud sync to keep phrases, favorites and recorded voices across iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. - Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets, Siri Shortcuts and Live Activities to speak with a single tap. - Usage reports with charts and CSV export to follow progress alongside your therapist. - Multi-device support: iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch with complications. - 24 supported languages, automatically adapting to your device's settings. - Deep accessibility: full VoiceOver labels, Dynamic Type, configurable haptic feedback and iPad Eye Tracking support. Free to use, Premium optional: Browse the full library of phrases, mark favorites and synthesize speech for free. Premium unlocks live transcription, premium voices, unlimited custom phrases with photos and recorded voice, iCloud sync across devices and detailed usage reports. Built to promote autonomy, inclusion and daily communication, Express Yourself turns every interaction into an opportunity to be heard. Get started today and break down communication barriers. Subscription information: Premium is available as a 7-day free trial followed by a monthly or annual subscription, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Family Sharing is supported. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DreamMe4 screens
Express Yourself Openly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DreamMe at 9.3 against Express Yourself Openly's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. DreamMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Express Yourself Openly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DreamMe versus Express Yourself Openly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDreamMeExpress Yourself Openly
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlueTrigger - SoftwareJuan Camilo Marin Ochoa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DreamMe

One-time1
  • Upgrade to DreamMe Pro$0.99
2 purchases

Express Yourself Openly

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is DreamMe free?
DreamMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Express Yourself Openly free?
Express Yourself Openly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DreamMe or Express Yourself Openly have ads?
Neither DreamMe nor Express Yourself Openly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DreamMe or Express Yourself Openly?
DreamMe ships an update every 3 months, and Express Yourself Openly every 3 months. Most recently, DreamMe was updated on October 19, 2026 and Express Yourself Openly on October 20, 2026.

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