# UpDown vs Brightmind Meditation

The clearest difference is monetization model: UpDown at freemium against Brightmind Meditation's subscription. Brightmind Meditation's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1K vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UpDown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Brightmind Meditation sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brightmind Meditation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brightmind Meditation has 1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of UpDown's written reviews are positive against 80% of Brightmind Meditation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpDown ships an update every 4 weeks, Brightmind Meditation every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpDown | Brightmind Meditation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/updown-weight-tracker/id1167706233/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightmind-meditation/id1303790148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 79.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 4 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/932468091) | [Brightmind Community LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163363114) |

## What reviewers say

### UpDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/updown-weight-tracker/id1167706233)

Track your weight journey with a comprehensive journal that supports multiple family profiles. Visualize progress with charts, calculate BMI, and set reminders. Syncs with Apple Watch and Health for seamless health monitoring.

**Highlights:** Weight journaling, Multiple user profiles, BMI calculation, Progress charts, Reminders, Apple Watch & Health support, CSV export

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO Version (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| PRO Version (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


### Brightmind Meditation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightmind-meditation/id1303790148)

This app offers a comprehensive meditation system designed to be simple yet profound. It provides a structured learning path with guided meditations, a curated app design, and a supportive community to foster transformative personal growth and stress relief.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive guided meditations, Structured learning Journey, Community Chat, Live Daily Sits, 1-on-1 Coaching, Retreats

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| (No longer available) Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| 70% Off Annual Subscription | $28.49 | per year |
| 70% Off Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 50% Off Annual Subscription | $46.99 | per year |
| 50% Off Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 50% Off Annual Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| 30% Off Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| 30% Off Annual Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Brightmind Annual Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| (No longer available) Annual | $94.99 | per year |
| (No longer available) Annual | $94.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Structured and progressive meditation curriculum
- 👍 Clear and engaging instruction
- 🧠 Helps deepen meditation practice
- 🤝 Supportive community and live classes
- 💡 Variety of techniques beyond just breath focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Technical issues like app crashes and lost progress
- 🔒 Concerns about mandatory account creation and data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Login/authentication problems
- Meditations disappearing from the app
- Resets to zero for meditation streaks

**Requested features**

- Monthly or flexible subscription options
- Better integration of nature sounds
- Improved user experience and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpDown free?

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

### Is Brightmind Meditation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UpDown or Brightmind Meditation?

Brightmind Meditation is rated higher. UpDown averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Brightmind Meditation averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do UpDown or Brightmind Meditation have ads?

Neither UpDown nor Brightmind Meditation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UpDown or Brightmind Meditation?

UpDown ships an update every 4 weeks, and Brightmind Meditation every 3 weeks. Most recently, UpDown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Brightmind Meditation on September 25, 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.*