Comparison

Mentality, The Mindfulness App vs Engross

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

Head to head
About

Mentality, The Mindfulness App

This app offers highly-rated sessions using proven techniques to improve personal, social, and professional skills. It also helps users overcome unwanted behaviors, phobias, and personal faults.

Highlights
  • Skill enhancement sessions
  • Overcome phobias and faults
  • Improve personal and social skills
  • Professional development tools
  • Proven mindfulness techniques
Features
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This app provides top rated sessions with proven methods to enhance human skills - personal, social, and professional, as well as removing unwanted behaviors, phobias, and faults. Mentality Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account, and will automatically renew each month within 24 hours of your subscription ending. Cancel any time by turning off auto-renewal in your iTunes Account Settings. Subscribe to Mentality is $9.99 per month. Apple Subscription Terms: – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Mentality Terms & Conditions: http://mentality.biz/privacy_policy http://mentality.biz/terms © Mentality 2019, All Rights Reserved

About

Engross

This app helps users improve focus and productivity, especially those with ADHD or time blindness. It offers customizable focus sessions, task management, and analytics to understand work patterns. Features include distraction alerts, planning tools, and ambient sounds.

Highlights
  • ADHD-Friendly Pomodoro Timer
  • Distraction detection and training
  • Task breakdown for executive function
  • Integrated daily planner
  • Deep work analytics and charts
  • Immersive white noise ambience
  • Minimalist black theme
Features
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Whether you're working on big projects, studying for exams, or just trying to improve productivity, Engross combines the power of the Pomodoro Technique, to-do lists, day planner, and focus analytics to help you stay organised and distraction-free. Why Engross? Its timer uses a unique ‘Hit me when you are distracted’ hack that makes you more focused & engaged whether you are working or studying. To-do list has features designed keeping in mind the approaches that help in getting things done faster. Calendar is neat & simple so that you can keep your days organised effortlessly. The app is designed to help you achieve more. Key Features: Focus Timer with Pomodoro Technique • Customise focus & break durations with ease • Use the Stopwatch when you simply want to track your time effortlessly • Attach a timer/stopwatch and start sessions right from the To-do list or Calendar • Session tagging for productivity insights To-Do List • Repeat tasks with flexible repeat options like twice a week, every alternate day etc. • Track progress of your long & big tasks with a flexible progress tracker • Reminders that can notify you up to 24 hours in advance • Break the big tasks into smaller & achievable sub-tasks and achieve bigger goals effortlessly Daily Planner/Calendar • Create events and plan routines • From main tasks of the day to lunch break & meditation time, get notified with reminders for everything and stay on track with your schedule • Create Recurring events for your regular routine & keep your days organised Productivity Analytics • Track your focus trends & peak performance times • Session history with charts and detailed insights • Understand where your time goes Clean, Distraction-Free UI • Minimalist design focused on getting work done White Noise • Soothing sounds help to be more focused & engaged when working Engross is perfect for: College Students & High Schoolers Remote Workers & Freelancers ADHD & Neurodivergent Users Writers, Designers, and Creators Anyone looking to work smarter, not harder For Students (High School & College) Study smarter, not harder.
 Engross is an ultimate study partner, combining the Pomodoro technique, task planner, and focus tracking to help you crush exams, stay ahead of assignments, and make every study session count. Key Benefits for Students: * ‘Hit me when you are distracted’ helps a lot in staying focused * Flexibility of focus timer * Plan out study blocks, breaks, and classes * Stats Dashboard shows how long you study daily, weekly, monthly * No Ads For Professionals * Pomodoro Timer: Stay productive without burning out * To-Do List + Calendar: Manage client tasks, meetings, and deadlines * Session Tags & Stats: Track work hours by client or label * Minimalist Interface For ADHD & Neurodivergent Users Engross supports focus, structure, and routine — helping people with ADHD or executive function challenges stay organised and productive. It's simple and flexible. * Flexible Pomodoro Timer: Adjustable sessions and breaks * Simple Task List: Break big tasks into smaller, doable steps * Visual Stats: Get dopamine boosts from seeing your progress * Routine Builder: Create and stick to daily structures * Low Clutter Design: No overwhelming menus or distractions No pressure. Just the tools you need to build focus, one session at a time. See real progress, every day. Don’t just manage your time — take charge of it. Whether you want to beat procrastination, develop discipline, or simply get more done, Engross gives you the clarity and control you need to succeed. Pomodoro™ and Pomodoro Technique® are registered trademarks of Francesco Cirillo. This app is not affiliated with Francesco Cirillo.

Screenshots

Mentality, The Mindfulness App4 screens
Engross4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Engross at 49% against Mentality, The Mindfulness App's 0%. Engross also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (46 vs 3). Mentality, The Mindfulness App's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Mentality, The Mindfulness App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Engross sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mentality, The Mindfulness App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Engross has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Mentality, The Mindfulness App's written reviews are positive against 49% of Engross's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mentality, The Mindfulness App ships an update fortnightly, Engross every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mentality, The Mindfulness App versus Engross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMentality, The Mindfulness AppEngross
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews48.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings346 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Docs Around the ClockHusain Haidery

Customer experience

Mentality, The Mindfulness App

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Engross

All ratings46 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral14.6%
Negative36.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mentality, The Mindfulness App

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly content subscription$9.991 Month
1 purchases

Engross

One-time1
  • Engross Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Mentality, The Mindfulness App free?
Mentality, The Mindfulness App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Engross free?
Engross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mentality, The Mindfulness App or Engross?
Mentality, The Mindfulness App is rated higher. Mentality, The Mindfulness App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Engross averages 4.6 from 46 ratings.
Do Mentality, The Mindfulness App or Engross have ads?
Neither Mentality, The Mindfulness App nor Engross shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mentality, The Mindfulness App or Engross?
Mentality, The Mindfulness App ships an update fortnightly, and Engross every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mentality, The Mindfulness App was updated on June 2, 2026 and Engross on July 17, 2026.

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