# Mindkit vs Grit

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mindkit at 46 against Grit's 1. Mindkit also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Grit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindkit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Grit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindkit has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mindkit ships an update every 9 days, Grit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindkit | Grit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindkit-keep-things-organized/id1511149034/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grit-lock-shield-your-day/id6777733134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 473 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [增存 岳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489719416) | [Salute to Suit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803833125) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindkit-keep-things-organized/id1511149034)

This app helps you organize your life by managing tasks, tracking habits, and taking notes. It offers features like a mood diary, diet tracker, and goal progress monitoring to keep you on track with your personal and professional life.

**Highlights:** Task management with custom types, Habit tracking and review, Pomodoro focus timer, Mood diary and journaling, Diet and expense tracking, Goal and book progress monitoring, Wish lists and reminders

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mindkit Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Mindkit Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Mindkit Pro Permanently | $19.99 | one-time |


### Grit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grit-lock-shield-your-day/id6777733134)

This app helps you build discipline by locking selected applications until specific conditions are met. Choose from various shield types like morning, workout, or custom schedules to earn access to your apps.

**Highlights:** App locking until conditions are met, Morning, workout, and custom shield types, Streak building and rest days, Cooldown pauses and snoozes, Battle Buddy accountability, App usage insights and shield history, Widgets and live updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Founding Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindkit free?

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

### Is Grit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mindkit or Grit?

Grit is rated higher. Mindkit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Grit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mindkit or Grit have ads?

Neither Mindkit nor Grit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mindkit or Grit?

Mindkit ships an update every 9 days, and Grit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mindkit was updated on November 7, 2026 and Grit on November 10, 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.*