Comparison

Bonfire vs MindRing

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

Head to head
About

Bonfire

This app offers a private space to journal your thoughts anonymously, accompanied by soothing campfire sounds and ambient visuals. It provides a calm environment for self-reflection, stress relief, and building a journaling habit without the pressures of social media.

Highlights
  • Anonymous and safe journaling
  • Empathy button for connection
  • Soothing campfire sounds
  • Customizable background themes
  • Daily missions and rewards
  • Optional premium features
Features
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Loved by over 120,000 people — tired of social media? Gather around the Bonfire. ■ What is Bonfire? Bonfire is an anonymous diary app where you can write your thoughts while listening to soothing campfire sounds. No names, no profile pictures, and no comment sections. There is only an "empathy" button. From happy moments to difficult days, gently record your feelings by the campfire. ■ Perfect for you if... You're tired of social media You want to build a journaling habit You want to be heard without needing replies You want to relax before bed You tend to bottle up stress You want a safe, anonymous place to write ■ Key Features Anonymous & Safe No registration required. Start right away without an account. Choose to make your entries public or private. Connect Through Empathy No comments — just an empathy button. Express your feelings with over 18 reaction icons. Soothing Campfire Sounds Realistic campfire audio and beautiful background music gently create a relaxing atmosphere. The ambiance automatically changes between day and night. Beautiful Camp Backgrounds Choose from over 18 stunning background themes: Mt. Fuji, aurora, cherry blossoms, starry skies, lakeside, and more. Daily Missions Complete daily missions and collect firewood points. ■ Premium Features Ad-free experience No character limit All background themes unlocked Calendar view Diary editing Block specific words AI filter that automatically hides negative entries All background music unlocked Passcode lock ■ Supported Languages Japanese / English / Korean / Chinese ■ Contact Us Feel free to reach out anytime through the in-app Settings. Terms of Use: https://bonfire-diary.com/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://bonfire-diary.com/en/privacy/

About

MindRing

This app offers a unique digital mental health experience, guiding users to reconnect with their emotions and build self-awareness through AI-powered dialogue and interactive mindfulness exercises. It features a virtual "Mind Forest" that visually represents your mental state and growth.

Highlights
  • AI companion for deep dialogue
  • Immersive Mind Forest sanctuary
  • Scientific 4D scoring system
  • Visual representation of mental state
  • Based on CBT and Constructed Emotion Theory
  • Mindfulness exercises with soundscapes
Features
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MindRing: Start Your Journey of Digital Self-Awareness In this high-pressure, fragmented era, do you feel disconnected from your true self? MindRing is a revolutionary digital mental health app. We reject cold, traditional stress test forms and instead build you an "Immersive Mind Forest." Here, you will engage in deep dialogue with your AI companion, ALEX, and reconnect with your body and emotions through our scientific 4D scoring system. 【Why MindRing is Different】 - It’s a Sanctuary: Firefly animations and 3D forest soundscapes instantly guide you into a state of mindfulness. - It’s a Mirror: Based on the Theory of Constructed Emotion (Barrett) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), it objectively reflects your mental resilience. - It’s a Garden: Your mental state directly influences the flourishing of your garden. Witness yourself grow from a seed into a towering tree. We believe that everyone is inherently connected to that forest. Terms of Service: https://knowme.club/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bonfire4 screens
MindRing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MindRing at 100% against Bonfire's 54%. MindRing also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bonfire's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Bonfire sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MindRing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bonfire ships an update weekly, MindRing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bonfire versus MindRing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBonfireMindRing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB86 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYuto Otani萍 陈

Customer experience

Bonfire

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral21.4%
Negative25.0%

MindRing

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Bonfire

Subscriptions2
  • Bonfire Premium$1.991 Month
  • Bonfire Premium$22.991 Year
One-time9
  • [Support] Coffee$1.49
  • Premium plan$4.99
  • [Support] Firewood$4.99
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  • Premium plan$7.99
  • [Support] Lantern$9.99
  • Premium plan$11.99
  • [Support] Sleeping Bag$19.99
  • [Support] Tent$49.99
  • [Support] Rent Out the Campsite$99.99
2 purchases

MindRing

Subscriptions2
  • MindRing Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • MindRing Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Bonfire free?
Bonfire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindRing free?
MindRing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bonfire or MindRing have ads?
Bonfire shows ads; MindRing does not.
Which is updated more often, Bonfire or MindRing?
Bonfire ships an update weekly, and MindRing every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bonfire was updated on October 27, 2026 and MindRing on October 9, 2026.

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