Comparison

Stix Mindfulness vs MS Capture

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

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About

Stix Mindfulness

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The Stix App makes mindfulness exercises fun for children, combine rewards & badges with fun activities to encourage children to build their own mindfulness routine. Combine the Stix App with the Stix Remotes, our handheld device that guides children through interactive mindfulness activities using audio and sensory feedback, teaching them mental health coping strategies to support their mental health. Mindfulness for children has never been more fun, with our unique activities involve balancing, deep breathing, moving, guided meditations, and more. After you finish an activity on the Stix Remotes, pair back up with the Stix App to download your reward, customise your mindful monster, and share it with your friends! Help children to reduce anger, anxiety, and stress, whilst improving happiness and focus, with Stix Mindfulness. Read our Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PLEASE NOTE: The Stix App requires the Stix Mindfulness Remotes to get the full Stix experience. Head to [www.stixmindfulness.co.uk](https://www.stixmindfulness.co.uk) to learn more!

About

MS Capture

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This app is designed to remotely monitor various aspects of nervous system function. The main area of measurement is walking and balance (via step count and a walking test). In addition the app will send out questionnaires at intervals to assess mood, quality of life, bowel and bladder function, fatigue and pain.

Screenshots

Stix Mindfulness4 screens
MS Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MS Capture at none against Stix Mindfulness's 2. MS Capture also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Stix Mindfulness's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price 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. Stix Mindfulness sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MS Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stix Mindfulness ships an update every 2 weeks, MS Capture every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Stix Mindfulness versus MS Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStix MindfulnessMS Capture
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStix MindfulnessEdward Hill

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stix Mindfulness

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual14 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

MS Capture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stix Mindfulness free?
Stix Mindfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MS Capture free?
MS Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stix Mindfulness or MS Capture have ads?
Stix Mindfulness shows ads; MS Capture does not.
Which is updated more often, Stix Mindfulness or MS Capture?
Stix Mindfulness ships an update every 2 weeks, and MS Capture every 7 months. Most recently, Stix Mindfulness was updated on October 27, 2026 and MS Capture on October 6, 2026.

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