Comparison

Mindful Affirmations vs Barktein

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

Head to head
About

Mindful Affirmations

This app offers a vast library of positive affirmations designed to help you cultivate a more positive mindset. Listen to pre-recorded affirmations or record your own for personalized reinforcement. It's a tool to combat negative thoughts and improve self-esteem and motivation.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of pre-recorded affirmations
  • Affirmations categorized by topic
  • Record your own affirmations
  • Daily habit reminders
  • Background listening option
Features
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Mindful Affirmations is designed to provide you easy access to a wide range of positive affirmations tailored to your own goals. The affirmations can be played while relaxing, or in the background while doing everyday tasks such as brushing your teeth, or waiting for the bus. The idea is that your subconscious can absorb positive affirmations played as background noise, and this way, train your brain toward a more positive mindset. We all have areas in our lives that we think negatively about - it’s completely normal - may it be your work situation, relationships or stress and anxiety management. Sometimes it might even feel like these thoughts are taking over all of your thoughts. Good news is - as these negative thoughts are trained behaviour, it is possible (and quite easy) to train the brain in the opposite direction - to think more positively! Affirmations are a common tool in CBT psychology and life coaching, and proven to have a positive effect on our minds and personal development. By making a habit of listening to, and recording, a series of positive affirmations, we are able to improve common daily struggles such as stress, low self esteem, and motivation. For further reinforcement, you also have the option to record the affirmations yourself, and listen to your own voice. WHAT YOU GET Hundreds of pre-recorded affirmations divided into playlists and categories such as Stress, Daily Happiness, Motivation and many more! The ability to record your own affirmations for extra reinforcement Notifications to remind you of your new habit FREE sample category designed for everyday joy and happiness. The opportunity to subscribe and unlock the FULL library of affirmations tailored to a variety of life goals. BEST PRACTICES Select the topics that best suit your needs right now. Make a habit of listening to your affirmations daily, for at least 5 minutes. As with any new habit, it’s easier to incorporate a new habit to an already existing one! Listening to affirmations work the best when you are able to take a break and fully absorb the affirmations. Having said this however, we know that life can get busy sometimes, which is while we recommend keeping affirmations on in the background while doing daily tasks such as commuting, or brushing your teeth. We recommend that listening to your affirmations daily for at least a month before expecting visible results. New research actually shows that it takes on average 60 days to form new behaviours and habits, so keep this in mind too! Affirmations become more effective when you recite, or listen to them regularly. It can take time and work to reprogram your subconscious mind from past negative programming to positive empowering beliefs. Like anything, the more effort and energy you put in the more immediate and obvious the results will be. The more often you affirm something, the more your mind will accept it, thereby reaping positive changes in your life. Positive affirmations are the first step in creating the mindset you need to achieve your goals. The next step is then taking the appropriate action to see your vision become a reality. Privacy Policy: https://www.mindfulaffirmations.app/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://www.mindfulaffirmations.app/terms-and-conditions

About

Barktein

Features
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Barktein tracks your daily protein the effortless way: snap a photo of your meal, scan a barcode, or just describe what you ate — and Rex, your cartoon gym dog, reacts, levels up, and keeps you coming back. Whether you're building strength, keeping up healthy habits, or simply aiming to get enough protein every day — Barktein makes the habit stick, no spreadsheets required. LOG WITHOUT TYPING • Photo estimates (new): take or choose a meal photo and get an AI-powered, fully editable estimate of protein, calories, carbs, and fat. Optional and consent-based — first 3 free, unlimited with PRO. • Barcode scan: point your camera at any product. Known items log instantly from your own learned pantry; unknown ones can be filled by Open Food Facts lookup or label values you enter once. • Describe your meal: type "2 eggs and a cup of rice" for an instant on-device estimate — works offline. • Quick-add presets, repeat-last, and pinned favorites for everything else. REX EVOLVES WITH YOU Hit 70%+ of your goal for a valid day. Stack valid days and Rex levels up: Regular → Pumped → Legend. Unlock poses, free gear on the ladder, and PRO collectibles when you're ready. STREAKS & PROGRESS See your streak, a 7-day chart, this-week stats, a monthly valid-day calendar, and a weekly recap when last week wraps. BARK REMINDERS Local notifications (not cloud push) nudge you to log — and they're smart: they stop when you hit your goal and can pause for the day. Specific times and quiet hours with Barktein PRO. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your logs stay on your device. No account required. Photo estimation is optional: photos are used only for the estimate you request and are never stored by us. All numbers are informational estimates — not medical or dietary advice. Barktein PRO unlocks unlimited photo estimates, custom reminder schedules, premium Rex gear, and more collectibles. Annual and monthly subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled; Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Where Apple offers it, eligible subscriptions may include a free trial shown clearly on the purchase screen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://sanman.app/barktein/terms Privacy Policy: https://sanman.app/barktein/privacy

Screenshots

Mindful Affirmations4 screens
Barktein4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Barktein at every 4 days against Mindful Affirmations's every 6 weeks. Barktein also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). 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. Mindful Affirmations sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Barktein sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindful Affirmations ships an update every 6 weeks, Barktein every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mindful Affirmations versus Barktein: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindful AffirmationsBarktein
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (658 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings658 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoan CardonaJOHN LUKE SANTIA

Bugs and requests

Mindful Affirmations

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Recorded affirmations not saving
  • Widget not functioning properly
  • Account creation issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create and save custom affirmations
  • More free affirmation content
  • Option to change widget color
  • Private journal feature
  • More affirmation topics (e.g. trauma, eating disorders)

Barktein

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mindful Affirmations

Subscriptions9
  • 1 week subscription$2.997 Days
  • 1 month subscription$5.991 Month
  • 1 month subscription$6.491 Month
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  • 3 Months Premium$18.493 Months
  • 1 year subscription3 Days trial$27.991 Year
  • Mindful Affirmations Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 1 year subscription3 Days trial$36.991 Year
  • Mindful Affirmations Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Purchase$159.99
3 purchases

Barktein

Subscriptions2
  • Barktein PRO - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Barktein PRO - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Barktein PRO - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Mindful Affirmations free?
Mindful Affirmations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barktein free?
Barktein is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mindful Affirmations or Barktein have ads?
Neither Mindful Affirmations nor Barktein shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindful Affirmations or Barktein?
Mindful Affirmations ships an update every 6 weeks, and Barktein every 4 days. Most recently, Mindful Affirmations was updated on October 7, 2026 and Barktein on September 23, 2026.

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