Comparison

Imagine vs Ming Aretê

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

Head to head
About

Imagine

Learn new topics through short, engaging audio classes. Discover diverse subjects like interior design, investing, and travel in just 3 minutes per day. The app personalizes recommendations based on your ratings.

Highlights
  • 3-minute audio classes
  • Daily new content
  • Diverse topic selection
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Audio-only learning
  • On-the-go accessibility
Features
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Welcome to Imagine. We’re the #1 school for the millions of people in the world with short attention spans. Classes are added daily and they're snackable — just 3 minutes long. Topics include Interior Design, Golf, Investing, Travel, Humor, and much more. Every class is built around one unique idea or concept and includes a story that both entertains and educates. They're also all audio. So you can get smarter while on the go. Download Imagine today and listen to your first 3-minute class. Give the class a quick rating at the end. You’ll see more classes in the topics like you most. Learning about your passions keeps you feeling young, energetic, and happy. And it just takes 3 minutes a day. Let’s get started! Keep imagining what’s possible, Malcolm Scovil Founder of Imagine FINE PRINT Imagine is a free app with an option to try a 7-Day Free Trial. After the free trial ends, unlock Monthly or Annual Membership to get full access to all the classes and features. Pricing varies by region. Your subscription to Imagine will automatically renew unless you disable auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can turn off auto-renew or manage your subscription from your iTunes Store account settings. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Terms of Service: https://www.imaginemoney.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.imaginemoney.com/privacy We’d love to hear from you: hello@hellotldr.com

About

Ming Aretê

Features
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At Ming Aretê, we take a different path: we celebrate heritages and foster humanity, helping generations uncover what it truly means to be human. We honor heritages by showcasing the world’s greatest artistic achievements across all forms—literature, music, dance, art, and more.

Screenshots

Imagine4 screens
Ming Aretê4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ming Aretê at none against Imagine's 2. Imagine's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Imagine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ming Aretê asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Imagine ships an update every 3 weeks, Ming Aretê monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Imagine versus Ming Aretê: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImagineMing Aretê
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTLDR, IncMingarete

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Imagine

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Member7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Member7 Days trial$89.991 Year
None

Ming Aretê

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Imagine free?
Imagine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ming Aretê free?
Ming Aretê is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Imagine or Ming Aretê have ads?
Neither Imagine nor Ming Aretê shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Imagine or Ming Aretê?
Imagine ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ming Aretê monthly. Most recently, Imagine was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ming Aretê on October 28, 2026.

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