Comparison

minding vs CBT Game

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

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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

CBT Game

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Fight back against negative thoughts — one ant at a time. Ant Squisher is a mental fitness app that turns cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques into a game you’ll actually want to play. Log your automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), get AI-powered positive reframes, and write your own empowering affirmations. Then squish those ANTs in a satisfying mini-game and start rewiring your mindset. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, or just a bad day, this app helps you take control of your inner dialogue — and have fun doing it. Features: • Catch & Reframe ANTs: Log negative thoughts and get guided reframes using proven CBT techniques. • AI-Powered Support: Let our reframe-engine help reshape negative self-talk into affirming language. • Squish & Release: Turn each thought into an animated ant and squash it to symbolically let go. • Mini-Game Mode: Face a swarm of past ANTs and rewrite new affirmations in real time. • Track Your Wins: Watch your ant counter rise as your mindset improves. • Spiritual Customization: Personalize affirmations with your faith or worldview.

Screenshots

minding4 screens
CBT Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: minding at 4.1 against CBT Game's 1.0. minding also leads on ratings volume (57 vs 1). CBT Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CBT Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

minding holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: minding has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
minding versus CBT Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermindingCBT Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (57 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB47 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMinding Life LtdGigaFit LTD

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
None

CBT Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is minding free?
minding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CBT Game free?
CBT Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, minding or CBT Game?
minding is rated higher. minding averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while CBT Game averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do minding or CBT Game have ads?
Neither minding nor CBT Game shows ads.

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