# Overcoming vs MindRenew

The clearest difference is rating: MindRenew at 5.0 against Overcoming's 3.0. MindRenew also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). Overcoming's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overcoming sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MindRenew sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MindRenew holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Overcoming ships an update every 5 weeks, MindRenew every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overcoming | MindRenew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overcoming-depression/id1454235700/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindrenew/id6742357307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hachette UK (Holdings)Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/361205465) | [Terrell Pugh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708510305) |

## What reviewers say

### Overcoming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overcoming-depression/id1454235700)

This app provides tools and self-assessment scales to help manage depression and low mood. It utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and offers a library of recommended reading with purchasable e-books.

**Highlights:** Self-assessment scales for depression likelihood, Cognitive behavioral therapy tools, Daily mood and thought logging, Activity monitoring and future planning, Goal setting, Behavioral experiment design, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| An Introduction to Improving | $2.99 | one-time |
| Manage Your Mood | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Compassionate Mind | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Complete CBT Guide | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beating Depression | $3.99 | one-time |
| Compassionate Mind Approach | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boost Your Confidence | $3.99 | one-time |
| Overcoming Depression | $6.99 | one-time |
| Overcoming Low Self-Esteem | $6.99 | one-time |
| The CBT Handbook | $9.99 | one-time |


### MindRenew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindrenew/id6742357307)

This faith-based mental health app integrates Christian principles with CBT and ACT techniques. It offers tools for emotional awareness, mindfulness, and spiritual healing through guided cards and affirmations.

**Highlights:** Christian-based CBT and ACT techniques, Emotional awareness tools, 100 CBT cards, 100 Feelings cards, 60 ACT cards, Scripture-based affirmations, Personalized notes and favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly - Mindfulness Boost | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Mindful Growth | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Mindfulness Plan | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overcoming free?

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

### Is MindRenew free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Overcoming or MindRenew?

MindRenew is rated higher. Overcoming averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MindRenew averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Overcoming or MindRenew have ads?

Neither Overcoming nor MindRenew shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Overcoming or MindRenew?

Overcoming ships an update every 5 weeks, and MindRenew every 11 days. Most recently, Overcoming was updated on October 26, 2026 and MindRenew on October 24, 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.*