# minding vs Obsessed

minding and Obsessed both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Obsessed's written reviews are positive against 82% of minding's. minding's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. minding sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Obsessed sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for minding against 4.3 for Obsessed. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: minding has 57 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of minding's written reviews are positive against 100% of Obsessed's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | minding | Obsessed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minding-mindfulness-guide/id1438755887/reviews) | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obsessed/id6446273833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 79 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Minding Life Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438755886) | [Obsessed App Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677084563) |

## What reviewers say

### minding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minding-mindfulness-guide/id1438755887)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Buy us a coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support our teachers | $17.99 | one-time |
| Help grow this app | $39.00 | one-time |


### Obsessed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obsessed/id6446273833)

This app provides a structured, neuroscience-grounded approach to managing obsessive thought patterns. It offers audio sessions designed to reduce reactivity, build tolerance for discomfort, and support the brain's natural capacity for calm. Explore themes like relationships, contamination, and 'just right' feelings to free up headspace for focus and enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Neuroscience-based approach, 730+ curated audio sessions, Four-phase structured program, Covers diverse obsessive themes, Exposure-based learning inspiration, Feel Great section for mood boost

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Obsessed Premium | $13.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is minding free?

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

### Is Obsessed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, minding or Obsessed?

Obsessed is rated higher. minding averages 4.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Obsessed averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do minding or Obsessed have ads?

Neither minding nor Obsessed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, minding or Obsessed?

minding ships an update every 2 months, and Obsessed every 2 months. Most recently, minding was updated on August 22, 2026 and Obsessed on September 12, 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.*