# Mightier vs Pause with Panda

The clearest difference is rating: Pause with Panda at 5.0 against Mightier's 4.3. Pause with Panda also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). Mightier's advantage is ratings volume (267 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pause with Panda holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mightier has 267 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mightier | Pause with Panda |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mightier/id1333675573/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-with-panda/id1561795825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **267** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neuromotion Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281353960) | [Pause with Panda, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561795827) |

## What reviewers say

### Mightier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mightier/id1333675573)

This app helps children aged 6-12 develop emotional strength and regulation skills through engaging games. Players use a heart rate monitor to see their emotions in real-time and learn to manage them by pausing and using cool-down strategies to earn in-game rewards.

**Highlights:** Emotional regulation through play, Heart rate monitor integration, Interactive game-based learning, Progress tracking for parents, Collection of emotion-representing creatures, Clinician support and resources

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and engaging for kids
- 💡 Teaches emotional regulation
- 😊 Cute animals and characters
- 👍 Helpful for anxiety and anger
- 🚀 Games are fun and diverse

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription cost
- 🤔 Misleading trial conversion
- 👎 Shallow game content
- ⚠️ Heart rate band can be removed
- 📱 Tablet included is poor quality

**Reported bugs**

- Trial not canceled in time leads to charge
- Tablet does not sync band
- Tablet lags horribly
- Armband/heart rate monitor doesn't shut off
- Games get stuck and cannot exit

**Requested features**

- More adventures on different maps
- Original games playable outside of Mightier
- Add Hello Neighbor and Roblox games
- Add overalls and a Mightier hoodie to clothing shop
- Add a break button in games


### Pause with Panda

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-with-panda/id1561795825)

This application works with a companion device to help children develop emotional regulation skills. It offers guided exercises to teach self-regulation, focus, and mindfulness. Users can personalize content, record custom messages, and track usage.

**Highlights:** Personalize stored exercises, Add new exercises by category, Listen to exercises without device, Record custom exercises, View usage statistics, Access learning resources, Receive new exercise notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mightier free?

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

### Is Pause with Panda free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mightier or Pause with Panda?

Pause with Panda is rated higher. Mightier averages 4.3 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while Pause with Panda averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mightier or Pause with Panda have ads?

Neither Mightier nor Pause with Panda shows ads.

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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.*