Why people want to pay once
In 307 one and two star App Store reviews of 12 vision board apps that we read in October 2026, 34 were about subscription or trial billing. In their words: "I would have been ok purchasing it for a one time fee", "I'd be happy to pay a one off fee", "They immediately charged me $58.99 for the annual subscription".
Pay-once options
| App | Pay-once option | Also sells |
|---|---|---|
| Vision Board 2027 | Lifetime $34.99 | Weekly $2.99, monthly $5.99, annual $24.99 |
| Vision Board & Goal Tracker | Lifetime $49.99 | Weekly $6.99, yearly $19.99 |
| VisionReel | Credit packs: 3 films $9.99, 7 films $11.99, 30 films $29.99 | Nothing else, no subscription |
US App Store listings, October 6, 2026. Prices vary by country and change over time.
How VisionReel's credits work
- 1 credit makes 1 film: a 6-second AI film of you in one goal scene.
- Credits never expire. Use 3 now and the rest when you add a goal.
- If a film fails, the credit comes back automatically.
- The 7-film pack covers a full board of 3 goals with 4 left; 30 films is the lowest price per film.
| Pack | Price (US) | Per film |
|---|---|---|
| 3 films | $9.99 | $3.33 |
| 7 films | $11.99 | $1.71 |
| 30 films | $29.99 | $1.00 |
One-time purchase, no subscription. Prices vary by country; the store shows yours before you pay.
Before you buy
VisionReel has no free tier or trial, so look at the example film on the first screen and the screenshots here first. Your credits live on your phone, so keep that in mind if you switch phones.
Films are AI visualisations made for inspiration. They are not predictions, and they may not look exactly like you. VisionReel is for adults 18+.
Questions
Is there a vision board app with a one-time payment?
Yes. Vision Board 2027 and Vision Board & Goal Tracker list lifetime unlocks, and VisionReel sells one-time credit packs (as of October 2026).
Do VisionReel credits expire?
No. Credits never expire.
What happens if a film fails?
The credit comes back automatically.
Is there a free trial?
No. VisionReel has no free tier or trial. The smallest pack is 3 films for $9.99 in the US.