# U vs Upmind

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: U at none against Upmind's 7. U also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Upmind's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 38 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upmind sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

U ships an update every 38 months, Upmind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | Upmind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upmind/id1565658134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [yusuke takagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449591977) | [Upmind Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565658136) |

## What reviewers say

### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-realm-otto/id1122452801)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Upmind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upmind/id1565658134)

This app supports habit formation for a balanced life, focusing on mindfulness, exercise, and sleep. It offers guided meditations, yoga, sleep stories, and music to help you find inner peace and improve well-being. Track your autonomic nervous system balance and receive personalized advice for a happier life.

**Highlights:** Autonomic nervous system balance measurement, Guided meditation programs, Yoga and stretching guides, Sleep support content, Relaxing music playlists, Health data tracking, Integration with Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upmind Premium 月額プラン | $9.99 | per month |
| Upmindプレミアム 月額プラン | $14.49 | per month |
| Upmind Premium 年間プラン | $28.49 | per year |
| Upmindプレミアム 年間プラン | $56.99 | per year |
| Upmindプレミアム 年間プラン | $56.99 | per year |
| Upmindプレミアム 年間プラン | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Upmind free?

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

### Do U or Upmind have ads?

Neither U nor Upmind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, U or Upmind?

U ships an update every 38 months, and Upmind every 2 weeks. Most recently, U was updated on October 7, 2026 and Upmind on October 30, 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.*