# Mindvalley vs Read With Me

The clearest difference is monetization model: Read With Me at free with in-app purchases against Mindvalley's subscription. Read With Me also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Mindvalley's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 51). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindvalley sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and Read With Me sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mindvalley against 4.7 for Read With Me. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindvalley has 7.1K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Mindvalley's written reviews are positive against 56% of Read With Me's.

Mindvalley ships an update weekly, Read With Me every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindvalley | Read With Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindvalley-self-improvement/id1108786610/reviews)** | [4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-with-me/id1338326707/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 926 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mindvalley Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741902676) | [Joseph Tabenkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/598118075) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindvalley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindvalley-self-improvement/id1108786610)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Access transformational learning programs and guided meditations from world-renowned experts. This platform offers personalized learning paths and a global community to help you achieve personal growth across all areas of life.

**Highlights:** Expert-led transformation programs (Quests™), Guided meditations and healing sessions, AI-powered personalized learning companion (Eve AI), Live events and global community access, Growth across mind, body, and soul, Mindset, health, relationships, and wealth building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mindvalley Membership | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Mindvalley Membership | $49.00 | per month |
| Mindvalley Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Mindvalley Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Mindvalley Membership | $59.99 | per month |
| Mindvalley Membership | $99.99 | per month |
| Mindvalley Mentoring Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Mindvalley Membership | $99.99 | per month |
| Mindvalley Membership | $299.99 | per year |
| Mindvalley Membership | $399.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stability & Focus
- 🤗 Life changing
- 🤩 Meaningful Content
- 🧠 Awareness, future self and lots of cool tips
- 👍 Awesome, easy, fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search issues
- 🐛 App freezes
- 🙅‍♀️ Non-existent customer service
- 🐛 Meditations Not Loading
- 🙅‍♀️ No customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to access purchased content
- Syncing issues between devices
- Broken login and onboarding flows

**Requested features**

- Better search functionality
- Offline access to content
- Improved navigation and bookmarking


### Read With Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-with-me/id1338326707)

This app offers an engaging way to explore classic literature with guided discussions and curated reading experiences. It aims to make challenging books accessible and enjoyable for busy individuals, fostering a deeper appreciation for great works.

**Highlights:** Guided reading of classic literature, Curated book selections, Accessible learning approach, Engaging discussion format, Focus on enjoyment and appreciation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read With Me Salon Pass | $6.99 | per month |
| Condemned Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Anne of Green Gables | $12.99 | one-time |
| Les Misérables | $12.99 | one-time |
| Frankenstein | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pride & Prejudice | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ninety-Three | $12.99 | one-time |
| Crime and Punishment | $12.99 | one-time |
| Jane Eyre | $15.99 | one-time |
| Ninety-Three | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindvalley free?

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

### Is Read With Me free?

Read With Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mindvalley or Read With Me?

Mindvalley is rated higher. Mindvalley averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Read With Me averages 4.7 from 51 ratings.

### Do Mindvalley or Read With Me have ads?

Read With Me shows ads; Mindvalley does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mindvalley or Read With Me?

Mindvalley ships an update weekly, and Read With Me every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mindvalley was updated on November 9, 2026 and Read With Me on November 6, 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.*