MIEA Mindfulness vs UR SPIDER SAFE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIEA Mindfulness
Learn evidence-based mindfulness techniques designed for young adults to reduce stress, improve sleep, and foster self-compassion. This app serves as a companion to a formal class, offering guided meditations, progress tracking, and community features.
- Guided meditations
- Meditation timer
- Progress tracking
- Teacher feedback
- Community gratitude entries
- Course concept review
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Learn Mindfulness with Experts to Reduce Stress and Live Happier ~Find calm and clarity with MIEA Mindfulness~ Formerly known as Koru Mindfulness, the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA) offers the only evidence-based curriculum designed to teach mindfulness, meditation, and stress-management specifically for 18- to 30-year-olds. The MIEA Mindfulness app is your companion for our Intro to Mindfulness class (formerly Koru Basic), giving you the tools you need to reduce stress, build self-compassion, and connect with your class and teacher. An account with MIEA is required to login to the app. This account is created when registering for a MIEA class. Why Choose MIEA Mindfulness? • Proven Curriculum: Backed by over a decade of development and feedback from educators and students. • Real Results: Research shows our students feel less stressed, sleep better, and live with greater mindfulness and self-compassion. • Trusted Experts: Designed by mindfulness teachers with years of experience working with emerging adults. Key Features • Class Companion: This mindfulness and meditation app is designed to support your Intro to Mindfulness class, offering tools for self-care and stress management. • Simple, Guided Practice: Access guided meditations and a meditation timer for daily practice. • Teacher Feedback: Get personalized feedback from your certified teacher to deepen your mindfulness practice. • Classmate Inspiration: Share and read gratitude entries to feel more connected to your community. • Quick Reference: Review key concepts from your course readings at any time. • Progress Tracking: Track your personal stats and your class’s collective progress. What Students Love About the App: • “I love the app—it’s really helped me feel and stay better.” • “It’s so helpful to get feedback from my teacher.” The Difference This Class Has Made: • “I’m worrying less and enjoying myself more.” • “It’s so much easier to fall asleep now that I have techniques for quieting my mind.” • “The biggest change for me is that I’m not so hard on myself anymore. It makes everything a whole lot easier.” Looking for a Class? • Find a Teacher: Visit miea.com/teacher-directory to connect with a certified instructor. • Go at Your Own Pace: Explore our self-guided mindfulness program at miea.com/self-guided.
UR SPIDER SAFE
This safety app provides University of Richmond students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers emergency alerts, direct communication with security, location sharing, and safety resources to ensure a secure experience.
- Emergency Contacts
- Mobile Bluelight
- Friend Walktracker
- Tip Reporting
- URPD Walktracker
- Chat with Security
- Safety Notifications
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SPIDER SAFE is the official safety app of University of Richmond. It is the only app that integrates with University of Richmond's safety and security systems. URPD has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Richmond campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SPIDER SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Richmond area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to URPD in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walktracker: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to University of Richmond security. - URPD Walktracker: Allow URPD to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at University of Richmond via chat. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the University of Richmond area. - UR Alert Take Action: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Richmond. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Richmond safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - WorkAlone: Use the app to "check in" with you periodically while working alone or during late hours. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UR SPIDER SAFE at 5.0 against MIEA Mindfulness's 3.5. MIEA Mindfulness's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 41 months) and ratings volume (34 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UR SPIDER SAFE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIEA Mindfulness has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MIEA Mindfulness ships an update every 6 weeks, UR SPIDER SAFE every 41 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | MIEA Mindfulness | UR SPIDER SAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (34 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults LLC | University of Richmond |
Customer experience
MIEA Mindfulness
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In-app purchases
MIEA Mindfulness
No in-app purchases
UR SPIDER SAFE
No in-app purchases
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