Mindgem vs Live Thrive's CHaRM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mindgem
Engage in guided meditation sessions led by experienced Buddhist monks. Connect with a supportive community focused on sharing wisdom and personal growth.
- Guided meditation sessions
- Led by Buddhist monks
- Community forum
- Wisdom sharing
- Personal growth focus
Read full descriptionHide full description
Download MindGem today! Meditate with renowned Buddhist monks and be a part of a community built on a foundation of scaling wisdom to learn more visit www.mindgem.org
Live Thrive's CHaRM
Easily schedule appointments for dropping off recyclables at CHaRM facilities. Access information on accepted items, facility tours, and educational events. Support the organization through memberships, donations, or volunteering.
- Schedule drop-off appointments
- View accepted recyclables
- Access FAQs and announcements
- Schedule facility tours
- Purchase memberships and tickets
- Donate and volunteer opportunities
Read full descriptionHide full description
• Conveniently schedule and manage item drop-off appointments at CHaRM facilities • View accepted recyclables, announcements, and FAQs • Schedule facility tours and educational opportunities • Purchase CHaRM VIP memberships and annual fundraiser tickets • Donate to support Live Thrive's mission or volunteer to keep CHaRM running smoothly!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Live Thrive's CHaRM at none against Mindgem's shown. Live Thrive's CHaRM also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Mindgem's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mindgem against 5.0 for Live Thrive's CHaRM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindgem has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mindgem ships an update every 4 months, Live Thrive's CHaRM monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mindgem | Live Thrive's CHaRM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GEORGIA MEDITATION CIRCLE INC | Live Thrive |
Customer experience
Mindgem
Live Thrive's CHaRM
In-app purchases
Mindgem
No in-app purchases
Live Thrive's CHaRM
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mindgem free?
Is Live Thrive's CHaRM free?
Which has better reviews, Mindgem or Live Thrive's CHaRM?
Do Mindgem or Live Thrive's CHaRM have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mindgem or Live Thrive's CHaRM?
Other comparisons
