# Osmind vs Starling Nest

The clearest difference is rating: Starling Nest at 5.0 against Osmind's 3.0. Osmind's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Starling Nest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmind has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Osmind | Starling Nest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmind/id1517721014/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starling-nest/id6778186835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Osmind Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517721013) | [SUCHETHA OTTIKKUTTI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777538440) |

## What reviewers say

### Osmind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmind/id1517721014)

This app helps manage your mental health journey by keeping you organized and connected. It provides reminders for appointments and medications, allows secure messaging with providers, and tracks your progress with visual charts and journaling. Access all your important documents and care plans in one secure place.

**Highlights:** Appointment reminders and scheduling, Medication tracking, Secure provider messaging, Progress tracking with charts, Digital journaling, Document storage, HIPAA-compliant security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent clinician performance (Cassie, Dr. Debra Morg, Dr. Eshkevari)
- 👍 Helpful for insurance reimbursement
- 👍 Positive impact on user outlook
- 👍 Useful for tracking mood/feelings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login and activation issues (endless loops, broken processes)
- 🐛 Poor usability (difficult to navigate, hard to use)
- 🐛 Lack of basic features (no billing history, no appointment visibility)
- 🐛 Security concerns (no 2FA, no PIN/biometric login)
- 🐛 Communication issues (no callbacks, unanswered calls)

**Reported bugs**

- Activation process is a broken endless loop
- Reset password links lead back to App Store/startup screen
- App frequently logs users out
- Submit buttons are out of reach on screen (especially on iPhone SE)
- 'Return' key acts as duplicate submit, causing double messaging

**Requested features**

- Add confirmation dialog before sending messages
- Remove 'Return' key functionality for sending messages
- Implement unsend or edit message option
- Add billing history
- Add two-factor authentication (2FA)


### Starling Nest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starling-nest/id6778186835)

Track your pregnancy journey with daily updates and safety checks. This app provides essential information and support throughout your pregnancy.

**Highlights:** Daily pregnancy milestones, Safety scan information, Pregnancy journey tracking, Calm co-pilot experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Osmind free?

Osmind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Starling Nest free?

Starling Nest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Osmind or Starling Nest?

Starling Nest is rated higher. Osmind averages 3.0 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Starling Nest averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Osmind or Starling Nest have ads?

Neither Osmind nor Starling Nest shows ads.

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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.*