Mind Window

Mind Window

Researching how we think

18 ratings
14 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 6, 2020
  • April 26, 2026

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This app helps you track your thought patterns and understand how they may impact your well-being. By answering random check-ins throughout the day, you contribute to a scientific research database. Discover insights into your thinking and explore changes over time.

Track thought patterns
Contribute to research database
Daily check-in reminders
Discover thinking statistics
Explore changes over time
Customizable assistant guide
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What's New in Mind Window

1.9.2

April 26, 2026

Some minor visual adjustments and a fix for selection menus for the optional Pet Survey. See https://mindwindowapp.com/news/ for full release notes.

User reviews

Buggy app, disorganized study, do not recommend

I would advise not volunteering for a study that uses this app. I diligently click on surveys when I get a notification, but very frequently the app then just says “no survey available,” and marks my completion rate down. Sometimes there is a survey available but the answer choices are not available. I’ve been getting notifications for them for about 18 days when the study I signed up for was surveys for 10 days. Emailing the study team and app email, they were slow to respond. A mess all around.
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Stunned to see this project/app still alive.

While this experiment is actually really interesting & helpful, it's been years since the app has been updated. It basically stopped working around iOS17. Repeated emails to the makers/researchers went completely unanswered, leading people to believe the research project was dead or that the scientists had just moved on.

So I'm cautiously optimistic that the app will be functional now & that the researchers/makers will be around, responsive & a bit more involved this time around. Color me very cautiously hopeful.

The improvements to the app so far look minimal but helpful.
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Repetitive and inaccurate statistics

I did a study with this app for 10 days and it was extremely uninteresting because every single time it asked for input, the questions were the same. the study was finished, the statistics shown in my app were not at all accurate

Response from developer

Thanks for participating in this research, Hg GH jfg. As the research behind Mind Window is looking at how things change (or do not) over time, the questions will be repetitive. Please email us at 'support@mindwindowapp.com' to let us know what you were expecting from the statistics and why you think they were not accurate!

Running into major error

I really like the concept of this app and have done a couple of dozen check ins now, but the one big error that I’m running into is that I can’t view my stats. Every time I click on the tab, it tells me there’s a server error and the app can’t load the check in data from the server. That’s basically the main reason for using this app at all, and I don’t see a point in continuing using it if I keep running into this problem.
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Response from developer

Thanks for letting us know that you're having a problem. There was a bug in version 1.6.0 that is behind this. We're in the process of fixing affected accounts but probably have yet to get to yours. Can you make sure to update to version 1.6.1 and email us at 'support@mindwindowapp.com' with your username? After that, we can make sure your account is corrected.

Needs a pause feature, or I'm gonna kill my phone

I'm happy to help research, but there needs to be a way to pause the alerts for a while. My husband is in the final stages of Alzheimer's and I'm just sitting by his bed thinking morbid thoughts and trying not to think them. The notifications, even if I don't open them, make me think. When I do respond, I don't think my thoughts are representative enough of a functioning human to be helpful, and my comments end up being a barrage of anger directed at the app for making me think and for taking my thoughts in odd directions. (Is waiting for my husband to die a goal? If I accidentally feel positive for a moment, am I an evil person?) If I delete the app, I will never reinstall it because it will be a reminder of all this, so I'm trying not to delete it. Really need to have a pause button.
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Response from developer

So sorry to hear about your situation. Although there is no 'pause' button, if you ever want to temporarily stop the notifications, you can log out of Mind Window in the 'Account' tab. When you want to start them again, you can log back in. Another option would be to go to the Settings app and click on the 'Notifications' item. From there, you can find the Mind Window listing, select it, and turn off 'Allow Notifications'. You could then turn them back on when you're ready. Again, we're very sorry to hear about what's happening with your husband. The sort of thoughts and feelings that you're having are not uncommon for those who have to be in the situation you're living through. We hope that you both find support and peace in the coming days.

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FAQ

What is Mind Window used for?

Mind Window is used to track your thought patterns throughout the day and understand how these patterns might affect your well-being. It also allows you to contribute to a scientific research database on thoughts in daily life.

How does Mind Window help with well-being?

By tracking your thoughts and providing statistics, Mind Window helps you identify common themes in your thinking. You can then receive feedback on how these thinking patterns may impact your overall well-being.

Is Mind Window part of a research study?

Yes, Mind Window is part of a scientific research project developed at the University of Arizona. An Institutional Review Board at the university has reviewed and approved the project for human subjects research.

What are the age and language requirements for Mind Window?

Users must be at least 18 years of age and fluent in English to use Mind Window. This is a requirement for participation in the scientific research project.

Can I see my thought patterns over time?

Yes, Mind Window allows you to explore changes in your thought patterns over time. You can view your results by day, week, month, or all time periods.

Does Mind Window have ads?

No, Mind Window does not contain advertisements. As a free research tool, it focuses on providing a clean user experience without interruptions from ads.

What devices does Mind Window support?

Mind Window is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on these Apple mobile platforms.

How often is Mind Window updated?

The latest version of Mind Window is 1.9.1, last updated on March 4, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and maintenance of the application.