Comparison

Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully vs Stryde

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully

Unlock the power of your dreams with guided lessons and an AI-powered journal. Explore creative insights, achieve mental breakthroughs, and improve sleep quality. Transform your nights and days by mastering lucid dreaming and becoming a great sleeper.

Highlights
  • Master lucid dreaming
  • AI-powered dream journal
  • Creative insights from dreams
  • Mental breakthroughs
  • Self-awareness and personal growth
  • Improve sleep quality
  • Exclusive sleep expert tips
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MASTER LUCID DREAMING Your dreams can be your superpower. Awaken the energy of your sleeping mind by becoming lucid in your dreams. In just 10 minutes a day, you can explore your dreams for: - Creative insights: dreams are pure creativity - Profound mental breakthroughs - Self-awareness, meaning, adventure, and personal growth - And genuinely fun — exploring the universe in your dreams is right here at your fingertips MEET MAYA, YOUR DREAM GUIDE Maya is an AI guide trained on the research of Stephen LaBerge, Matthew Walker, Carl Jung and decades of lucid dreaming science. Tell her a dream and she'll help you see what's in it — without the dream-dictionary nonsense. She remembers every dream you share, so the picture gets clearer the longer you practice. THE COURSE 23 guided lessons, in the voice of a certified mindfulness instructor and lucid dreaming teacher. Start with attention and dream recall, move through reality testing and dream signs, and finish with the induction techniques that actually work: MILD, WBTB, and wake-initiated lucidity. Each lesson comes with a short practice you can do the same day. YOUR DREAM JOURNAL Write as many entries as you like. Maya reads what you write and surfaces the symbols, people, places and emotions that keep coming back — your Patterns page turns a pile of entries into the shape of your inner life. Turn any dream into high-resolution artwork. SLEEP BETTER, LIVE BETTER Bad sleep ruins your nights and your days. Learn the clinical fundamentals of sleep hygiene, why REM matters, and how to build the sleep that makes vivid dreaming possible in the first place. OVERCOME NIGHTMARES Transform recurring nightmares into something you can move through, using evidence-based methods — without digging through trauma or root causes. WHAT PEOPLE SAY "The lucid dreaming course is flat-out, bone-simple, brilliant. Not a word or breath is an extraneous move. The goal is there, elucidated, on Day One. Go. Now. Starting this course again tomorrow." — Micah "Brilliant, loved every module. Your course is so thorough and touches on many aspects that resonate very deeply within me and my consciousness. I'm so grateful for what you've done." — Paul "Surprisingly effective. Been following the sessions and using the journal for a few weeks now and am actually surprised by the results. Lucid dreaming is easier than expected when you train and focus on it." — Fred SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Mind Awake Pro is $9.99/month or $79.99/year (auto-renewing), with a 7-day free trial on the monthly plan for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase or at the end of the free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Service: https://mindawake.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://mindawake.co/privacy

About

Stryde

This app helps you manage screen time by rewarding you with more usage for the steps you take. Earn back your phone time by being active, and set custom goals to limit app usage. It offers a unique approach to digital detox and encourages a healthier lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Earn screen time based on step count
  • Set custom step and screen time goals
  • Automatic app blocking when time runs out
  • Deep Focus mode to prevent bypassing goals
  • Uninstall Protection
  • Focus Sessions for real-life concentration
  • Screen time usage insights
Features
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People are LOVING Stryde "Perfect way to encourage exercise and prevent mindless scrolling. I’m surprised this app has no reviews yet because It is incredibly well thought out." - KeelyGilmour "The only other app besides this I could find with step tracking was jomo. Glad I found this as I wanted an app more geared towards fitness than app blocking" "The step monitor is great but I love the timer too - it allows me to stay off my apps for x amount of time during the day. Great stuff! I’d recommend it." - carolina_blue One of our users said: "I turn into a gremlin and have no self control with blocking social media and so this has been an absolute lifesaver" Does this sound like you? Well you just found the best gem & opal of an application. What if your steps didn’t just take you farther — but unlocked your freedom from screen addiction and let you get back to your roots? PSA to all doomscrollers, phone addicts, screen fiends, & healthy lifestyle advocates. Stryde is the perfect intersect between physical & digital health. Stryde lets you do a digital detox & a dopamine reset on your own terms. Stryde takes a unique spin on screen time management, & lets you earn screen time based on your step count. Simply dumbify your phone until you've earned your time back! Earn time with EVERY STEP. No more blocking chunks of time behind goals. You walked 20 steps? Enjoy your 20 seconds of screentime. Easy as 1, 2, 3 Step 1: Choose what apps you want to limit Step 2: Apps automatically block when you run out of unblock time Step 3: Earn your time back by getting more steps No manual management, minimal setup. Simply choose your goals & let Stryde figure out how much time you get for being active. It Just Works! - When you're more active, you can use your phone more (but you won't). Feel less guilt when using your phone, knowing that you earned it. Stryde provides a much more streamlined approach to step tracking, even better than Jomo. We know phone addiction & are here to help. Features: - Set custom step & screen time goals. - Already live an active lifestyle but want to limit your phone use? Stryde can help - Not as active but want to encourage a healthier lifestyle? Stryde can help Insights: - Get insights into your screen time usage - See exactly how much time you have remaining today based on your steps. Strict Modes: - Deep Focus to prevent yourself from bypassing the goals you've set - Uninstall Protection to prevent yourself from bypassing app limits Focus Sessions: - Start a focus session when you need to lock-in & focus on real life. End your frustration you have with other apps, where you just hit disable or skip when you run out of time. Now you have a way to earn it back. Feel less guilt for being on your phone when you know you earned it. Our app seamlessly integrates health tracking with screen time management, offering something that truly helps keep you off your phone. COMPATIBLE WITH APPLE WATCH & TREADMILLS Privacy & Security: - Rest easy knowing your data is safeguarded. - We utilize Apple's frameworks to ensure the highest level of privacy and security. Our app seamlessly integrates with your daily routine, making it easy to adopt healthier habits without disruption. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast striving for more mindful screen time or simply seeking a healthier lifestyle, our app is your trusted companion. Take control, step by step, towards a more balanced life. Download Stryde now and start your journey today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://www.getstrydeapp.com/privacy Terms: https://www.getstrydeapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully4 screens
Stryde4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully at none against Stryde's shown. Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stryde sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully against 4.5 for Stryde. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully's written reviews are positive against 73% of Stryde's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully ships an update every 10 days, Stryde weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully versus Stryde: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucid Dreaming, MindfullyStryde
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (84 ratings) — better4.5 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews — better73.1% of reviews
Number of ratings84 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJason CassidyScreenSense Studios LLC

Customer experience

Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully

All ratings84 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative13.5%

Stryde

All ratings36 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative15.4%

Bugs and requests

Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Journal entries disappear
  • App closes/crashes after use
  • Last lesson (lesson 20) doesn't load
  • Unable to access 20th lesson
  • Dream journal is buggy
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  • Blank app on login

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow editing of dream journal entries
  • Add manual dream journal entry option
  • More techniques for sleep
  • Make app free or clearly state pricing

Stryde

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Membership$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Plan7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Mind Awake Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly Gift Plan$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Plan7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Mind Awake Premium (Annual)$79.991 Year
One-time4
  • 20 Dream Animations$4.99
  • Image Generation Tokens$4.99
  • Free Lifetime Premium Access$9.99
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  • Lucid Dreaming Course$14.99
4 purchases

Stryde

Subscriptions3
  • Stryde PRO Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Stryde PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Stryde PRO Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stryde PRO - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully free?
Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stryde free?
Stryde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully or Stryde?
Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully is rated higher. Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully averages 4.6 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Stryde averages 4.5 from 39 ratings.
Do Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully or Stryde have ads?
Stryde shows ads; Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully does not.
Which is updated more often, Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully or Stryde?
Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully ships an update every 10 days, and Stryde weekly. Most recently, Lucid Dreaming, Mindfully was updated on November 2, 2026 and Stryde on November 4, 2026.

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