Comparison

minding vs Beeja Meditation

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

Head to head
About

minding

This app guides users through an 80-day mindfulness journey to develop independent meditation skills. It offers short, focused sessions and a beautiful interface, aiming to reduce reliance on the app over time. The program is free and rooted in scientific principles.

Highlights
  • 80-day guided mindfulness journey
  • Develop independent meditation skills
  • Short, focused 5-10 minute meditations
  • Beautiful, calming interface
  • Free and accessible
  • Science-based techniques
Features
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Unlike most apps that keep you dependent on constant subscriptions and new content, minding is a journey that culminates in a place where you no longer need the app to meditate on your own. The final stage of minding teaches you to meditate in silence, making it the last meditation app you’ll ever need. A COMPREHENSIVE, GUIDED JOURNEY Over 80 days, you'll embark on a journey through 5 key stages designed to empower you with self-compassion, mindfulness, and the ability to meditate on your own. Effortless Calm Feeling Anxious? Soften Your Inner Critic Riding Life’s Waves Bliss Being A BEAUTIFUL AND CALMING INTERFACE With a design inspired by the peaceful and calming aesthetics of Monument Valley, minding offers a visually stunning experience. Every day brings a new color and vibe, reflecting the progression of your practice and the uniqueness of each moment. SHORT & FOCUSED MEDITATIONS Whether you're short on time or want to unwind after a long day, you can choose from a variety of 5-10 minute guided meditations tailored to specific moments, such as: Calm on the Go Recentering Sleeping Soundly FREE & ACCESSIBLE TO ALL We believe mindfulness should be accessible to everyone. That's why minding is powered by donations and is entirely free—no subscriptions, no hidden fees. DESIGNED FOR REAL-LIFE APPLICATION minding teaches you how to apply mindfulness in your daily routine, helping you manage stress and create space for more peace and presence. From making a hot drink with mindfulness to grounding yourself during stressful moments, you'll integrate mindfulness into every part of your life. INSPIRED BY SCIENCE Drawing from over 8 years of experience training MBCT (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy) teachers, minding is rooted in one of the most scientifically-backed forms of mindfulness training available. The techniques you'll learn have been proven to help with anxiety, stress, and emotional resilience. — In addition to the app, minding offers a unique shared experience designed to enhance habit formation. Only about 3.9% of users of mental health apps remain active after 15 days, but with minding, you’ll get consistent guidance and motivation through weekly live sessions. These sessions are designed to keep you on track and provide direct support from expert teachers. —- "This app has made me calmer and more focused. I am loving the advantages of my meditation and having the shorter meditations has been invaluable when time has been short. I cannot recommend this calming and informative meditation app enough." — Lizzie Mead "I'm so happy to have found minding. The app has proved to be a friendly and useful guide and provided me with all the tools I need to develop my practice." — Dr. Anna Mead Download minding to get started on your journey toward a more peaceful and grounded lifestyle!

About

Beeja Meditation

This app offers an easy-to-master meditation technique that can be practiced anytime, anywhere. Just a few minutes daily can significantly improve your quality of life, boost creativity, and increase energy levels. It's designed for all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-master meditation technique
  • Meditate anytime, anyplace
  • Grateful diary
  • Adjustable timers
  • Mood trackers
  • Handy reminders
  • Library of chimes
Features
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We know how relentless modern life can be. Forget zoning out, Beeja meditation helps you tune in to the world around you. The technique is super easy to master and totally portable. With the help of the app you can meditate any time, any place. Just a few minutes each day will have a huge impact on your quality of life. Get your creative juices flowing, feel inspired, and healthier than you’ve done in years. Experience what it’s like to wake up bursting with energy and enthusiasm for the day. Yes, really. I know it sounds too good to be true, but behind Beeja we are real people, who’ve all been stressed to the max... and come out the other side, thanks to its super powers. Designed for everyone from total beginners, to seasoned yogis, it’s packed full of content to help you get the most out of your meditation: - a grateful diary to log your #wins and reset your mind - adjustable timers - mood trackers - handy reminders - a library of chilled out chimes More than an app, we’re a growing global community and at Beeja HQ, the team are always on hand to offer support. Try it for yourself with our auto-renewing Monthly Subscription. For those who would prefer, our auto-renewing Annual Subscription provides a longer term option. Please give us a shout to let us know how you get on. Good vibes and happy meditating! Will x (Beeja founder) Be warned, this is a gateway drug which could lead to a life of natural highs. By downloading and using the app, you abide to agree the Terms & Conditions and End User Licence Agreement at https://www.beejameditation.com/beeja-terms-conditions/

Screenshots

minding4 screens
Beeja Meditation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: minding at 4.1 against Beeja Meditation's 2.6. minding also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (82% vs 45%). Beeja Meditation's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. minding sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Beeja Meditation sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

minding holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: minding has 57 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of minding's written reviews are positive against 45% of Beeja Meditation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

minding ships an update every 2 months, Beeja Meditation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
minding versus Beeja Meditation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermindingBeeja Meditation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (57 ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better44.7% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinding Life LtdWill Williams Meditation Limited

Customer experience

minding

All ratings57 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.2%

Beeja Meditation

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative46.8%

Bugs and requests

minding

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Beeja Meditation

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App keeps crashing
  • App not working
  • App freezes
  • Usability issues
  • Buttons often don't work
Show 13 more
  • App won't load meditations or mantras
  • Sleep audio not playing
  • App won't load properly or gets stuck
  • App no longer works on iPhone 5
  • Payment taken but account shows free membership
  • App keeps hanging
  • Crashing
  • Constantly freezing
  • Glitchy
  • Doesn't log meditations correctly
  • Timer stops working randomly
  • Cannot get past video tutorial
  • Basic functions like timer not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Link mindful minutes to Apple Health
  • More guided meditations
  • Regular app updates and additions

In-app purchases

5 purchases

minding

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$26.991 Year
One-time3
  • Buy us a coffee$3.99
  • Support our teachers$17.99
  • Help grow this app$39.00
5 purchases

Beeja Meditation

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$0.497 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$6.491 Month
  • Annual Subscription$45.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Subscription$109.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$239.99

Questions

Is minding free?
minding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beeja Meditation free?
Beeja Meditation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, minding or Beeja Meditation?
minding is rated higher. minding averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Beeja Meditation averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do minding or Beeja Meditation have ads?
Neither minding nor Beeja Meditation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, minding or Beeja Meditation?
minding ships an update every 2 months, and Beeja Meditation every 3 weeks. Most recently, minding was updated on October 24, 2026 and Beeja Meditation on October 25, 2026.

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